THREE-DIMENSIONAL SCULPTURES by Charlie Watkins

The art is representative of the history of the Southwest from the periods of about 1100 AD to the 1800's AD. They primarily dipict the pueblos, cliff dwellings and missions of the Spanish influence period.

Each piece is designed with a combination of materials, primarily, a wood base and framing using 1/8" and 1/4" woods, and textured in a formula of stucco cement and acrylic latex paint. Other materials may include wire, plaster cloth and polystyrene. Dowels are used to create the ladders and rafters.

 This process creates an adobe-rock like finish that appears to have a very heavy majestic look. But, they are not as heavy as they appear, making them easy to hang and not as expensive to ship.

The woods incorporated into many of the pieces are the natural woods primarily found in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona.

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PAINTINGS by Chuck Watkins

All of the paintings offered are "originals". They are not prints or gic'lees of the originals. The paintings are of his own concept and design, primarily in acrylics, although other types of paints and materials may be used to capture the design. Depending on the design, a painting is done either fabric or wood canvas.

CLOTH DOLLS by Anna Watkins

Each doll is approximately 12" high, individully handcrafted of her own design and pattern including the bodies. All of the cloth dolls are stuffed with polyester fiberfill and the legs are filled with polyester pellets for weight to sit nicely. The eyes are sewn through so as not to come off. Each of the Indian dolls are trimmed with seed beads and fetishes. Cowgirl dolls have proportionately created felt hats and cloth boots.

PHOTOGRAPHY by Ang Perrin

The photography is shot by film and/or digital cameras. The digital images are produced in a "raw" format, creating a more detailed photo. The photographs are produced on Kodak metallic finish paper.