Aug 10 2008
Getting Ready for Indian Market
My timing is all wrong to update my website blog. But, I’m waiting on frames and have a few minutes to get back in touch with my tech y side. Actually, I’m not at all savvy on how to upload my images and have forgotten all my web site advisers (my kids) have told me. They’ll be helping me upload the new images.
We’ll be leaving here next week for the Santa Fe Indian Market. It’s one of the premier shows in the nation. I work all year getting ready. I started earlier than usual this summer so I wouldn’t be under the gun. That’s a great concept but I’m still pressed for time and in a panic on getting ready.
Before we leave, we’ll be cutting hay and checking pastures. My garden is in it’s peak right now and not to mention all my husband Jim has to do with his business and customers before we can drive out of here. But it always works out. Either that or I just have to go with what I’ve got and head down the road.
Santa Fe is a magical place. The warm days and late afternoon thundershowers coming over the mountain remind me how much I love the landscape. It’s similar to Wyoming where I grew up. The green chili cuisine is beyond description. We see fellow artists we only see at Indian Market and we get to see good friends from coast to coast we’ve made over the15 years, I’ve been doing the show. I’m excited, nervous, and anxious to get to Santa Fe. It’s a tough week but one I look forward to. The last day of market comes all to soon and we head home exhausted.
My mixed media pieces this year will include two miniature horse masks. New ideas are always a challenge but I’m happy with the results.
I’ve also done 5 new pastels for Indian Market. My new embossed edition, “Canyon Sunrise”, was inspired from the early morning we left Santa Fe last year.
Hopefully, I’ll see you in Santa Fe.