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ABSTRACTS THAT GLOW…TAOS,NM

One of my fall workshops in Taos, NM was Abstracts that Glow. Sometimes when artists come to a workshop they come with ideas on how the workshop should run and what should be taught.  Sometimes this works and sometimes it doesn’t.  Doing something we really don’t like to do but is essential in order to [...]

Collage Workshops

I had three fun filled workshops this fall in Taos, NM. Two were Fine Art Collage and Mixed Media with metals.  It is always fun to watch students tear paper to make art that says more than craft.  There is a lot to consider when producing fine art.  Design, color and texture come into play [...]

TAOS TO COLORADO

I left Taos, New Mexico a few days ago and returned to Colorado Springs for the winter. The drive was spectacular with autumn in her fullest beauty.  LaVeta Pass was breathtaking. Autumn is my favorite time of year with its cool temperatures filled with sunshine.  It is also a time to revel in the glory [...]

The Importance of Play

Well folks, I’m back! It has been a whirlwind of happenings during the last couple months.  Daughter had surgery (she is fine), Son moved to Costa Rica and I am now in Taos, New Mexico.  It feels good to be able to blog and be in a normal….whatever normal is….way of thinking and living life. [...]

ACTION FOR THE FUTURE

  I drove from Colorado Springs to Taos, New Mexico last week and was in awe of  the colors of the landscape. As I drove through the San Luis Valley the willows along the creek beds were a stunning burnt orange with a touch of magenta.  The trees told the story of their ancestry by [...]

TAOS STUDIO WORKSHOP

My last workshop of the year was filled with four delightful women from four different states….California, Louisiana, Illinois and Texas.  This workshop was an add-on to my schedule and I held it in my Taos studio.   My studio is great but rather small.  Four tables, four women, many stories, much laughter and lots of [...]

PASTOR ON HORSEBACK

Last Sunday morning I went with my friends, Lovey, Glo and Beth, to the El Pueblito United  Methodist church in El Prado, just outside of Taos.  It was a special outdoor service as the pastor, Steve  Wiard,  rode in on horseback and shared his thoughts while seated on his beautiful Palomino, Biscuit. This is a [...]

GLORIOUS ABSTRACT CLASS IN TAOS

    With the kinks worked out about reducing the dpi, making sure it was a jpg and  finally uploading the photos, I can now show you how much fun the  Glorious Abstract class had.  The photo above shows the class with our class mascot, Emma.  They are standing outside the Stables Gallery and workshop [...]

TAOS ABSTRACT WORKSHOP

Here is the class picture from the workshop in Taos last week.  Fabulous people who joined creative thoughts and produced many wonderful paintings.  It always amazes me when a class comes together as this one did.  They were supportive of each other, painted with all their heart, each suffering silently in frustration with the newness [...]

CREATIVE ENERGY

A visit from my children and grandchildren makes one realize how much energy it takes to raise a family…… a lot !!!   I see and feel the energy here  in New Mexico with such strength  it is interesting to find my children and grandchildren feel it as well. When my five year old granddaughter, Sophie, [...]

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