San Luís Rey de Francia

Here are two watercolor / pen and ink paintings that Father Tupa did on site before painting the large oil painting of San Luís Rey de Francia. 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.

"Golden Wall / Church / Cloister / Pink Door" Father Jerome Tupa 29 1/2" x 41 3/4" Watercolor / Pen & iink on paper 1997

"Wall, Garden, Church and Cloister" Father Jerome Tupa 29 1/2" x 41 1/2" Watercolor / Pen and ink on paper 1997