San Juan Capistrano

Here are three watercolor / pen and ink paintings that Father Tupa did on site before painting the large oil painting of San Juan Capistrano. 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, completing the project eight months later, in the spring of 1998.

"Cloister / Fountain & Bell Tower" Father Jerome Tupa 29 1/2" x 41 1/2" Watercolor / Pen & ink on paper 1997

"Cloiseter/Bell Tower/Fountain/3 Palms" Father Jerome Tupa 29 1/2" x 41 1/2" Watercolor / Pen & ink on paper 1997

"Bell Tower, Cloister and 2 Palms" Father Jerome Tupa 29 3/4" X 21 1/4" Watercolor / Pen & ink on paper 1997