Enjoy these off-the-beaten-path attractions that are uniquely Santa Fe Here is a short list of Santa Fe attractions that often get passed over—unjustly so, to our way of thinking. Some are a bit out of the way; others are just a few blocks from the Plaza. All will reward your time and effort with a […]
Ten Santa Fe hidden treasures Read Post »
Helpful tips to getting around Santa Fe Getting to Canyon Road and the Downtown Plaza Area Avoid NM 14 (Cerrillos Road.) On the map, NM 14 looks like the most direct route into Santa Fe from northbound I-25. Unfortunately, Cerrillos Road also is the slowest and most congested route as it is Santa Fe’s main
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Driving the “High Road” from Santa Fe to Taos is a required pilgrimage for lovers of New Mexico art and history. Winding through magnificent mountains and ancient villages, the High Road is a scenic and historical wonder that will take you back to Spanish colonial times in New Mexico. If you are planning the High
Learn about the early history and special architecture of this famous street The unique mingling of fine art galleries with gracious adobe homes on winding, shaded streets is the essence of Canyon Road’s charm. Although it is just blocks from Santa Fe’s busy plaza, Canyon Road’s special quality arises from its history as a rural
The History of Canyon Road Read Post »
Atypical Navajo weaving designs are the muse for painter Francis Livingston’s abstract work Most collectors of Navajo textiles can readily identify a Navajo rug pattern; one with classic hooks and intricate design elements. But as with any artists, not all early Navajo weavers stuck to the script. There is a small subset of textiles that
The abstract paintings of Francis Livingston Read Post »
Today’s buyers use the Internet to acquire fine art Disposing and purchasing of art through traditional methods such as auction houses and galleries has changed dramatically with the advent of the Internet. The model is very different today than it was fifteen years ago. There are comprehensive online databases of artists and art valuations just
Art education with online portals Read Post »
The artist evokes the vast power of nature with his work Nineteenth century explorers often compared the act of crossing the Great Plains to crossing the ocean. The vast “sea of grass” flooding the center of the continent was featureless, disorienting, hostile; a dangerous void that must be traversed and endured on the way to
Jeff Aeling’s Great Plains skyscapes Read Post »