3 Epic Fails in Plein Air painting!

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...
A Palette Full of Grateful with Wendy Ahlm

A Palette Full of Grateful with Wendy Ahlm

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...
Trunk Show in Santa Fe

Trunk Show in Santa Fe

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...
Plein Air Painters of New Mexico Annual Meeting

Plein Air Painters of New Mexico Annual Meeting

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...

Glass Christmas Tree

Glass Christmas Tree This tower of glass was created using old flower vases, glass bowls and plates. My inspiration came from watching this year’s White House theme and wanting an all white Christmas. Holiday themes are fun. My grandmother used to create...