A great day in Galisteo....
This morning, from Santa Fe, we drove the 25 miles down to the small town of Galisteo an historic town and for decades an artists mecca. Today was the "Studio Tour" where one was invited in to the aritsts studios to few there work. As an added attraction since most arists work at their residences, we had the opportunity to walk through some fabulous homes.
We spent the bulk of our time talking with the photographers on the tour. There are some world class photographers working out of Galisteo and their hospitality was second to none. Several of them had homes with views of the distant Ortiz Mountains that could only be called stunning. I bought one landscape image from Richard Shuff, but could have come home with 20 or 30 more...easily. I'm sure we'll be purchasing more soon and I'll have the web links to their sites when we return home.
We had a great visit with noted Midland artist Woody Gwyn who took time out from preparing for a New York showing of his works to show us his new works and give us a short history of Galisteo and his historic home. The house was built in 1703 and through the years has seen some notable historic visitors including Civil War era generals Sibley and Kearney. Woody also gave up signed limited edition copies of the book concerning his work and a new portfolio just out for a showing he had in Santa Fe recently.
Time now to go rest for a moment before our trip back into Santa Fe and dinner at the ever popular Pink Adobe restaurant. It never disappoints. Before I go, I have to say that if you have never been in Northern New Mexico in October, you have to come soon. The cottonwood trees are the most golden yellow allowed by nature and against the supremely blue sky and distant snow capped peaks it's a sight you just can't believe.
This morning, from Santa Fe, we drove the 25 miles down to the small town of Galisteo an historic town and for decades an artists mecca. Today was the "Studio Tour" where one was invited in to the aritsts studios to few there work. As an added attraction since most arists work at their residences, we had the opportunity to walk through some fabulous homes.
We spent the bulk of our time talking with the photographers on the tour. There are some world class photographers working out of Galisteo and their hospitality was second to none. Several of them had homes with views of the distant Ortiz Mountains that could only be called stunning. I bought one landscape image from Richard Shuff, but could have come home with 20 or 30 more...easily. I'm sure we'll be purchasing more soon and I'll have the web links to their sites when we return home.
We had a great visit with noted Midland artist Woody Gwyn who took time out from preparing for a New York showing of his works to show us his new works and give us a short history of Galisteo and his historic home. The house was built in 1703 and through the years has seen some notable historic visitors including Civil War era generals Sibley and Kearney. Woody also gave up signed limited edition copies of the book concerning his work and a new portfolio just out for a showing he had in Santa Fe recently.
Time now to go rest for a moment before our trip back into Santa Fe and dinner at the ever popular Pink Adobe restaurant. It never disappoints. Before I go, I have to say that if you have never been in Northern New Mexico in October, you have to come soon. The cottonwood trees are the most golden yellow allowed by nature and against the supremely blue sky and distant snow capped peaks it's a sight you just can't believe.
