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I am a huge fan of Jim Rabby and his wonderful art. My wife, Jeri and I have had the good fortune of acquiring a number of Jim’s wonderful paintings over the years. As a fellow artist, I am in awe of Jim’s work ethic and his dedication. Jim and his work are inspirations to me and I am amazed with the unwavering of the quality of his paintings. I must say that I think Jim Rabby is America’s foremost contemporary, abstract painter. We have surrounded ourselves with his paintings and are overjoyed to be able to enjoy his work. Jim is an inspiration. Jeri and I not only enjoy his work immensely, but we feel strongly that his work is one of the finest investments that we could possible make. Jim Rabby is a blessing in our lives. Thank you Jim!!! Kirk * * * * * * Dear Jim: We were
amazed at the amount of effort that was devoted to packaging and shipping the
painting. I think you used more wood for the box than New Mexico has trees. * * * * * * * Laura, They're here!!! The pictures do not do these paintings justice. They are so much MORE in real life. We love them. I can't wait to see them hanging on our walls. We get so much pleasure from Jim's art and being with all of you at the studio. As usual, the packaging was phenomenal and everything arrived beautifully.
I'm
running out the door for an appointment, so I must make this quick. We will be
in touch about the additional piece tomorrow. You take such good care of us- Jayme , Troy and Ethan * * * * * * * Susan, Yes, both paintings arrived safely. Ours has been uncrated and in perfect condition. We enjoyed finding the perfect spot for "Neon Tide" and have included photos of other pieces in our collection ("Raspberry Stratosphere" and "Tall, Dark and Skinny"). Obviously a lot of care and attention went into shipping which we certainly appreciate. It's been a pleasure meeting and working with you and Laura. Also, please let Jim know that the opportunity to meet and talk with him made the entire experience "very special". Sincerely, Karl & Peggy * * * * * * * CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST SANTA ARRIVED IN HIS FED EX SLEIGH THIS AFTERNOON. WHAT WONDERFUL GOODIES HE LEFT FOR US! ALL ITEMS ARRIVED IN TOP NOTCH SHAPE. OUR CHILDREN HAD ARRIVED ABOUT NOON. JOHN AND LAURA AND I 'UNWRAPPED' THE PAINTINGS WITH MUCH ANTICIPATION AND WERE SO HAPPY FOR ME TO SEE AGAIN. AND TOMORROW WE WILL HANG. CHAMA SPRING WILL OF COURSE OCCUPY CENTER STAGE; GOLDEN TIPS TO THE RIGHT AND ITS A BEAUTIFUL LIFE TO THE LEFT. WONDERFUL!!!. AM SO GLAD YOU ANSWERED YOUR PHONE THAT DAY IN MAY, JIM; AM SO HAPPY WE ARE FRIENDS! Again....well, what else can I say ... My dear wife and I send blessings and cheers to each of you.... .....till we meet again and maybe at least once before we then all meet one day at the foot of the rainbow.! Harold * * * * * * * Susan...I LOVE the painting. It is absolutely beautiful and the texture and color mixes really complement each other. Also it really makes the other pieces stand out even more. All are in my dining room and they make me smile every time I walk but them. Thanks to all! Nancy * * * * * * *
Hi Laura,
Yes, the painting arrived in great condition
(that was some crate!). I put it up on my office wall for now, but it may go
home to join my other Rabby (which I took home 2 hurricanes ago for protection).
You’ll be glad to hear I’m getting lots of “ooos and ahhs” as people go by and
stop to look. It fits great on the wall in front of my desk so I can see it all
day long. I will take a photo and send it to you. Thanks for checking in!
* * * * * * * Hello Everyone! While we were in Santa Fe Bill purchases a painting by JIM RABBY for my birthday, an artist whose work we both love. We have been looking at his oil paintings over three trips to the New Mexico area, and online (in three years), after first seeing it in a gallery in Ruidoso, NM. For this last trip, we went to his personal studio attached to his home and we were impressed with the space as well as his work. Much of his work reflects the rocky landscapes and countryside in abstract ways and we love his use of vibrant, irrational color. What isn't entirely evident in the images is the thickness of his paint application and the time required for the paint to develop a skin, remix it and repeat this process numerous times to add a unique textural quality to the work and his lightly tinted varnish that pools in the recesses. There may be others who have used this technique, but in all our travels, we have never seen it. We decided on an abstract, which he later named "Hearts in Flight” The painting arrived this week packed in a wooden crate, complete with its framing, hanging hardware, insurance documentation and marketing materials and we just mounted the piece to it's desired location. From the standpoint of an artist, this crating and documentation was a learning experience on how a higher caliber artist presents his work to a client. Both Bill and I were very impressed. So I am sending you pictures of the painting; where it's hung in our dining/living area (I need a shelf next to it to add a complimentary glass piece that we own next to it - the reason for the space to the right until I get a shelf); an image of Jim and his studio assistant, Laura; his gallery (see the landscape abstracts?); and his workspace - which I found fascinating. He has a work-in-progress on the easel and another landscape to the side; 2-rainbow-hued pallets full of gobs of paint; quart cans of paint tucked under the pallet shelves; tremendous lighting; and oils and other paint-mixing materials in squirt bottles ready for easy application. Seeing this was also a learning experience. I laugh at the thought of my tiny spots of paint on my glass pallet and waxed paper tablet I used in my painting class and at home last semester at SIUE when I saw his set-up. In any case, I just wanted to share his work with you since many of you are too far out east to see it (unless you make your way out here!!!). If you want to know more about him and his work, visit: Love to
all,
Rabby Studio & Gallery 734 Dunlap Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
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