By
Gypsy Rhapsody
(a 1977 Airstream who connects with art)
What can I say...Vannie and Dave enjoy art.
They connect with it.
They enjoy looking at it.
They enjoy creating it.
They enjoy meeting artists and hearing their stories.
Vannie and Dave's favorite Airstream artist...
Elizabeth Jose
Sage Fine Arts Gallery
V and D are enjoying a visit with Elizabeth in the gallery located in the historic Taos Plaza.
Look closely...Elizabeth painted a couple of cousins of mine.
...and here they are visiting Elizabeth in her studio...
There's another cousin to the right of Elizabeth.
That was such a fun day. A caravan of Airstreamers were
were visiting Elizabeth's studio. We felt right at home.
Inger Jirby Fine Art Gallery
Inger is from Sweden, but has lived and painted in Taos for many years.
Always fun to visit her gallery and hear some of her stories.
It seems Vannie always come away with something to treasure.
to her guest house is a painting just waiting to happen.
Jones Walker of Taos
"Where art lives"
2 Guys from Dallas
Tony and Max
V and D love these guys. They are so much fun.
They always greet you with a smile.
Their collection of art is incredible.
Max is constantly creating...some of his work is displayed on the wall behind them.
The Harwood Museum of Art
Founded in 1923
2023 has been a year of celebrating 100 years.
Harwood 100 Open Wall
Local artists were invited to exhibit their work in a self-curated exhibition series.
There's another cousin.
My goodness, they keep popping up all over the place.
Vannie said "the wall" didn't just include paintings.
"Paper folding with a twist"
The Wright Contemporary
Exhibit: Portraits d'usage in Conversation
Artist: Isabelle Plat
Isabelle is from Paris, France.
She used old clothes and human hair to create this exhibit.
Vannie said she was delightful, and enjoyed talking about her art.
(You can see Millicent's photograph just to the left of Dave)
Dave said there is so much to see in this museum.
Beautiful paintings...jewelry...pottery...and more
1936-2023
V and D actually visited Lydia in her studio in the early 2000's.
Native Americans
His collection of Navajo Chief's blankets and Hispanic weavings
from the Rio Grande Valley is unsurpassed.
Questa Artist
Vannie
She entered an art contest...and won!!!
The Cerro Cemetery...small community a few miles outside of Questa
Questa artist and writer, Ellen Wood, with her friend Lynn.
Ellen purchased one of Vannie's small paintings.
Painting of the Cerro Church
Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Mission Chapel
Ute Mountain in the background
There are many more galleries and museums and artists in this north central area of New Mexico.
These are just a few to "wet your whistle".
