27 Dec ARTeNews – January 2020
Ron’s Palette
January
As we all enter not only a new year… but a new decade in 2020… Happy New Decade! Here we are, staring at a blank canvas and wondering what we are going to do with it…and this is one big one. I saw a post recently on Face book where someone said that in Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs… a basic need should be hope…because without hope the other higher needs will never be reached. I believe there’s some truth in that statement. We all need to feel that our actions can change something within us or outside of us in the world we live in. The first part of any change has to start with an intention…that is strictly internal. It can be an intention to change something within us, a limiting attitude, a fear, a negative habit that will then manifest into change in our environment outside of us or maybe just lead to acceptance of something that cannot be changed.
The bottom line is we are the artists of our lives. We can try to put blame on outside factors or circumstances, but do we really control our direction as our internal intentions are ours to decide. Lots of outside things can try to dump on us but it really is our choice whether we allow them inside.
I really wish all of you happiness and peace for this new decade and to be part of the change that makes this world a better place. I believe that a positive creative energy can make a difference new decade…and I invite you to un-leash yours and be part of the change…rock on and upward in 2020!
Namaste,
Ron
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Artist of the Month
Rebecca Haines
Animals resonate with my core, and I am impressed upon by them – by their presence, their appearance, their mystery and message. Like attracting like. Throughout all of recorded time, humans have depicted animals in their art. They help us relate to our world, often acting as intermediaries between the civilized and the wild, between the known and the mysterious. Animals are a link to the sacredness of all that is. Humans are endless noise makers. We talk on and on without listening. Really listening. Animals listen. They watch. They see and hear everything. They carry this wisdom of seeing and hearing within them. They embody it. This is a most magical and alluring quality to me. To observe it is like a portal into another world – another way of being. Quieter. So very alive, aware, and full of wonder. We can learn from the animals if we pay attention. Life can be endlessly magical, if we pay attention. I am here to learn from the creatures and to allow others to see what I see by attempting to recreate these exquisite moments of transcendent awareness and wonder through my paintings.
Website: rebeccahainesfineart.com
Workshops & Special Events
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Greetings January 2020! Hello!
Thank you all for making this such a wonderful and enriching space for students and instructors alike! I hope that each of you has had a meaningful time these past couple weeks. Well we have been quiet in the ArtSpot, I have a block of workshops scheduled (and in progress) for January through March (and beyond!) and by the time you read this, we may have more dates confirmed and workshop information prepped for Spring and Summer, too. Another important message for the new year is that we are only nine months away from our Ninth Biennial Artisan EXPO! Those dates are September 24th – 27th, 2020. Keep your eyes on the calendar and website, because registration opens SOON!
Without further ado, I present the line-up for this month. Just a short note about each workshop and I will leave you to peruse and read up on your interests at a later time. Thank you all for showing up and being intrigued and for voicing your opinions! It matters when you speak up so always feel free to write me any suggestions or instructors you may want to see teaching for us here at Artisan! Click the link to register.
January 10th – Four Friday’s with Anita Louise West – $140 + tax – These Friday sessions are growing in popularity and students are thrilled by Ms. West’s teaching methods, vast cache of knowledge and especially her demos! Each of these classes focus on a different media, students can bring whatever they are working in to class. Max 12
January 11th – Learn to Paint a Chicken in Oil – $99 + tax – Join us for another installment working with Karen Whitmore as she teaches you to bring animal paintings to LIFE! This time you can paint a chicken (or a rooster!) Max 12.
January 18th – Encaustic Monotype Introduction with Jorge Luis Bernal $99 + tax – We are finally happy to host an introductory workshop giving you everything you need to know about working with encaustic materials – including hands-on opportunities with individual instruction. Max 8
January 21st – Six Tuesdays with Lee Rommel – SOLD OUT – March dates TBD
January 27th – Four Monday’s Painting Animals with Karen Whitmore – $140 + tax – A lot of our students enjoy working with Karen Whitmore so much they often ask for more time, or more instruction or simply, more animals! Grab this awesome deal while you can – after January 22nd, all open seats will be sold as single classes for $99 + tax (all mat. incl). Max 12
Art Fusion Radio Schedule
Every Thursday from 11am to noon, you can:
- Watch the show being recorded LIVE! at the Artisan Santa Fe store.
Every Saturday from noon to 1pm, you can:
- Listen to Art Fusion (previously recorded) on AM 1260 and 103.7 FM.
You can also hear podcasts of past shows HERE.
Stuff Around The Store
Cool Item
Of The Month
Artisan carries a lot of unique and/or one of a kind items. Here is one you might find interesting.
CURRENT SALES & PROMOS
On Sale Now
Anybody up for a great deal?
COMMUNITY
Community
What’s going on in Artist-Land.
Introducing Diane Otero-Bell, wife of Artisan co-owner Paul Bell!
Study the fascinating art and craft of egg tempera and gilding in Rome with Michael Bergt this summer from July 6-17. @pan8ter #theromeworkshops
Santa Fe’s First Literary Festival is Happening October 2020
Do you make books? Do you write? Do you teach journaling skills?
Do you have an idea that you think is literary but you’re not sure? Can you offer graphic skills?
Contact Diane Diane@litsantafe.com to be a part of this exciting event.
Website: www.litsantafe.com
Special Notes
Extra Stuff
That doesn’t seem to fit anywhere else!
CUSTOM CANVAS STRETCHING
Artisan provides custom canvas stretching of any size. We stretch primed or unprimed, medium, heavy or aluminum bars, cotton or linen.
The canvas on the left is 100” X 144“
Call 505.954.4179 for more information, or read more online HERE.
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