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Westward 2024 - My Mom, and The Rattlesnakes

3/23/2024 9:25:00 AM
20 Comments

Winter in the High Dessert
Winter in the High Dessert

February may seem like an odd month to travel for many, but for myself - I like it. The cold suits me and the roads and parks are less crowded so, for the past couple of years I have been on the road in early February - this year I won't be home in Boston until mid April.

Along the way I will meet with friends and family -

 The Rattlesnakes = A group of fine artists/ friends who have made time to be together for a week in Texas. I will also meet with friends family in Colorado. Together we will remember my mother who passed away this past November. She is with me on this trip  and I think of her often - especially when I'm driving, 
or singing, 
painting 
or laughing...

 

 

 

 

Well we finally made it to Texas and Big Bend national park - home - at least for a week in February to the Rattlesnakes. A group of about 12 artists who make time in there busy lives for a little camaraderie around the campfire...

 

and even more snakes

 

 

North now Carlsbad and eventually Sedona.....stay tuned :)

 

 

 

 

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20 Responses to Westward 2024 - My Mom, and The Rattlesnakes

Gary, thank you for sharing these wonderful videos and stills from your travels. So many paintworthy images. It looks like a grand trip!
My condolences on the passing of your Mother. May her memory be a blessing.
Lee

Posted by Lee Crespi · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Have a great trip!

Posted by Sean Morgan · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Hi Gary!
What a great tribute to your mom and your love of landscape! All the affection definitely shows in your paintings, Thank you for sharing this. I particularly loved the last clip of you and your mom walking down the path, so wonderful! The people we love remain with us in our hearts even after they pass on.
You've shown me the beauty in the everyday things Gary, the ordinary is really not so ordinary after all is it? As painters we can make our world anything we choose - how lucky are we?!
Thanks again for taking the time to include us in your life experiences and for showing us new paths to wander.
Sincerely, Pat

Posted by Pat Lesniak · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Thank you Gary for sharing with us your journey. Your loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind.
“Nature never did betray the heart that loves her.” Wm. Woodsworth

Posted by Gayle Rowland · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Thanks for sharing this personal story of the road and your thinking of your Mom. Enjoy your memories of her, they are always with you.

Posted by Joanne Chakrabarti · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Beautiful photo of your mom and you. Thank you for sharing! You are most blessed to be able to paint and share these destinations with close friends/ artists. Love seeing where your painting adventures take you. Great use of that. car trunk and hood. Hope to see more

Posted by Vicki Field · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Gary, Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind.

“Nature never did betray the heart that loves.”
Wm. Woodsworth

Posted by Gayle Rowland · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

HI GARY
I loved the tribute to your mom You guys look so alike!!! Thank you so much for sharing this incredible experience with us. How lucky for you and us!! I am so sorry for you loss,, from the photo you ended with her smile seemed to light up the day. How lucky you were!

Posted by Beth Carney · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Hey Gary - imagine my surprise to learn that you arev roaming the Southwrst once again. I would love to meetup and catch up with you if your travels take you down the Old Santa Fe trail
New address, New phone since last time ( what 12 - 13 years ago)? Seriously, call me 505-310-0949 [email protected] higs Candace Hardy

Posted by Candace Hardy · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. <3 Candace

Posted by Candace Hardy · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

PS might even be able to hook you up with a SantavFe gallery for some of those Rattlesnake paintings. ;-) CCH

Posted by Candace Hardy · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Dear Gary, please accept our sincerest sympathies on the passing of your mom.
Asya and Vlad

Posted by Asya Eisenberg · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Gary, it sounds like all those miles on the open road with music as a soundtrack to those memories was healing. I sure hope it was. Memories really can fill in the vast spaces. The image of you and your mom walking away on that path reminded me of this Ram Dass quote, "We are all just walking each other home."
Here's to softening the edges of life. Have a safe trip home. We'll see you in the season if color.
Patty

Posted by Patty Kenny · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Gary, My condolences on your Mom's passing. Looks like you shared some great times with her. And thanks for sharing your trip with us - some really nice images in those videos. And lastly, you look like you are doing well, and that's great!

A former student - Ivy Fasko

Posted by Ivy Fasko · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

One more thing. I have loved this song for a bit, now, and just realized it is about a twon outside of Big Bend. The lyrics are simple and exquisite. Hope you enjoy it: (hope this is the right link, the song is "Terlingua," by Gregory Alan Isakov) https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=4jlNsVk48MEandfeature=shared
 Patty

Posted by Patty Kenny · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Oh, man. That tribute to your mom had me in tears. XX

Posted by Andrea McNeill · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Hi Gary,
I’m so sorry to hear that your mom died recently. I saw her photograph with you and I thought she looked kind and friendly like you. I’m glad you felt her presence on your recent trip. Our moms never leaves us. I still feel the urge to call my mom or to ask advice about something. . I’m glad you had a pleasant trip and I look forward to seeing you again in class.

Dorothy

Posted by Dorothy Burns · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

Hi Gary,

I was sorry to see that your mom died in November. I’m glad you felt she was with you on your trip. She looked like a friendly, warm person like you are.
It seems our mothers never really leave us. Since my mom died, I still have the impulse to call her or tell her something. I’m glad you had a wonderful trip. I enjoy your videos and your selection of music immensely.
Stay well.
Dorothy

Posted by Dorothy Burns · via garytuckerartist.com · 31 months ago

I haven't been to your website for a while and missed this great video , what a wonderful tribute to your Mom, loved the pic of you two smiling, she must have been a great lady to raise such a great son. I will never look at Reeses peanut butter cups and..was it bourbon...without thinking of you two~
ciao. susan

Posted by susan ciolino kellly · via garytuckerartist.com · 28 months ago

Thanks Everyone for your kind words - They mean a great deal to me!
Mom was my greatest supporter and champion - from an early age she made me feel that "anything " was possible !
The videos that you see on my blog were always made with her in mind - to show her what her son was up too!
with each post I feel I am still reaching her and see her smiling :)

Posted by Gary · via garytuckerartist.com · 28 months ago

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