Nuestra Señora de la Soledad

Here are three watercolor / pen and ink paintings that Father Jerome Tupa did on site before painting the large oil painting of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad. On average, Father Tupa painted or drew about nine works per site using watercolors, pen, and ink. Upon returning to his studio at Saint John's Abbey and University, with spirit and energy renewed, Father Tupa began work on the twenty-one oil paintings. He completed the project eight months later in the spring of 1998.

"Church & Mission, with 2 Palms" Father Jerome Tupa 12 3/4" x 18" Watercolor / Pen & ink on paper 1997

"Mission Barracks " Father Jerome Tupa 12 3/4" x 18 1/8" Watercolor / Pen & iink on paper 1997

"Desert, Church and Building" Father Jerome Tupa 12 3/4" x 18" Watercolor / Pen & ink on paper 1997