by Stephanie West | Sep 26, 2021 | Featured
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by Stephanie West | Dec 31, 2020 | Featured
By Stephanie West and Wendy Ahlm Plein Air painting can be a peaceful endeavor, unless you encounter some of these epic fails common to any outdoor landscape painter! #1 LOST Part of the adventure is finding the perfect spot. Recently, Wendy and I were scouting for...
by Stephanie West | Nov 4, 2020 | Featured
A Palette of Gratitude The sun had just peaked over the horizon and cast a shimmer of gold across the New Mexico landscape as we headed North. It was the “golden hour” – that magic hour where all the colors are rich and shadows cast long hellos as they welcome the...
by Stephanie West | Oct 6, 2020 | Plein Air Painting Products
Here is one of the best products in my Plein Air kit. This product allows you to put a protective coating on your plein air paintings. It smooths out the different surfaces of your oils while also allowing you to go back in if...
by Stephanie West | Sep 22, 2020 | Plein Air Painting Products
Best Plein Air Supplies for Your Kit 35-Second Video My 35-second video covers one of my favorite products in my plein air kit. It is an airtight brush washer for any type of solvent or water. LOONENG Air Tight Brush Washer, Leak-Proof Brush Cleaner with...
by Stephanie West | Jun 16, 2019 | Turquoise
Appraising Turquoise Plastic Jewelry Has a Place There are several practical reasons to invest in plastic jewelry. Number one PRICE. If you can not afford authentic turquoise, plastic is a good alternative. Plastic Jewelry Can Fool the Eye Just like artificial...
by Stephanie West | May 2, 2019 | Featured
Trunk ShowSaturday, May 25th 20191:30pm – 4:30pm HOSTS Mimi May Wearable art jackets and assemblage jewelry Teri Tomas Artistic Textiles Stephanie West Paintings and Turquoise...
by Stephanie West | May 2, 2019 | Turquoise
Real Turquoise Jewelry How to identify if it is fake or real. Once Only Finding these beads is a unique moment in time. Once I sell my vintage turquoise at low cost they are gone forever. Validating What is Real Turquoise and What is Fake TurquoiseI’ve been...
by Stephanie West | Dec 2, 2018 | Featured
Panel Discussion for Artists The president, John Meister, organized a panel of experts to help painters at the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico annual meeting. It was very educational and fun! My fellow speakers were: Peggy Immel – Planning and Preparing for a...
by Stephanie West | Jul 31, 2018 | DIY Projects
Recycle Santa Fe Trash Fashion Show What a night to remember. From the 4yr olds who made their own outfits to a man who took 9 years creating armor made of bottle caps. I purchased to up-cycled gifts that are one of a kind pieces of art. The event takes place through...
