Constancy August 2023 Newsletter |
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Hello, Art and Design Friends! Don't you just love the ephemeral nature of clouds? As a self-professed nephophile (nephophile definition: A person who loves clouds; a fondness or obsession of clouds.), Their constantly changing forms inspire me, and their massive presence and impossible loftiness instill universal awe. You might say my head's in the clouds... Clouds offer a sense of wonder, optimism, and beauty, and are often featured in my stylistic landscapes. This constancy is part of a signature style that's been a joy to develop. Until I fall in love with another painting subject, keep expecting the loftiness to continue! What constancy is part of your signature style? P.S. If your inbox is maxed out, you're always welcome to unsubscribe at the bottom of the page. Thank you! |
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Chanterelle Day on Engineer Mountain Inspired by a hike up Engineer Mountain last year, this diptych painting captures the feeling of expansiveness as you breathe in the beauty from atop Engineer. A favorite late-summer activity is packing a picnic and foraging for chanterelle mushrooms in the San Juan mountains. Searching for their unique color is reminiscent of the glee of an Easter Egg hunt, with the delightful surprise of their golden hue popping through the September undergrowth. |
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"Chanterelle Day on Engineer Mountain" diptych, each 24" x 48" acrylic on canvas available | | |
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Los Chileros I have been designing the vibrant brand, packaging, website, and marketing material of Los Chileros since 2001. Los Chileros was one of my first clients in Albuquerque, and helped me launch into the specialty food packaging business. What a joy to combine my love of food AND design! |
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Their signature, colorful Los Chileros serape adorns most of their packaging, and they've always loved splashy, lively, fun design solutions – even on their company car vehicle wrap! I value the constancy of long-term relationships with my clients and consider it a bonus when I can call them a friend, too. It's been great working with you for more than two decades, Chuck! |
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Los Chileros has been providing authentic Southwest tastes since 1981. Their all natural chiles, chile powders, soups, and rubs are available internationally. Honest New Mexico Chile. | | |
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Garlicky Smashed Potatoes Call it constancy, or a delicious culinary rut... we make these Garlicky Smashed Potatoes ALL. The. Time!! Dang, these are good. Want a cravable side dish that's special enough for company or easy enough for a weeknight dinner? These potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and are my current favorite carb treat. Make sure you try one fresh out of the oven. Mmmmmmm. Colorful culinary tip of the day... Purple potatoes are GORGEOUS smashed! | | |
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Durango Open Studio Tour September 22-24, 2023, Durango Open Studio Tour will open doors all over Durango to 29 working studios of professional and emerging artists to explore local art studios, discover inspirational art, and connect with artists. Keep an eye out for these golden signs in late September, and join in this Tour -- it's free for the public to attend! My ArtRoom Collective friend, Heather Freeman, and I are co-hosts of this valuable community event, which creates appreciation and connection between artists and our community. This Tour offers a wide array of fine arts for discovery and purchase — drawing, painting, wearable art, photography, pottery, printmaking, jewelry, sculpture, glass art, mixed media, and more! Would you like to attend the Tour? It's free for the public to attend... click here to learn more. See you at the Tour! |
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Durango First Friday The ArtRoom Collective First Friday September Art Crawl The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl is September 1, from 4pm - 7pm at the Smiley Building. Come talk with local artists, be inspired by creative work, or buy a local, handcrafted item for yourself or a special someone to celebrate Spring! The Smiley Cafe will be open for a delicious beverage or a baked treat. Our September featured artists is Heather Martinez of Let's Letter Together! For our First Friday demonstration, you'll learn to write an ampersand! (AKA the “and” symbol or the 27th letter of the alphabet.) There are thousands of variations. In this hands-on demo at 5:30pm, you will learn how to draw different kinds of ampersands and walk away with a marker and an original piece of art that you made. National Ampersand Day is September 8th, but you can get an early start early during the First Friday Art Crawl. Start and the Smiley! |
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Get Ready for the next Durango First Friday Art Crawl, the monthly celebration of all things local in our amazing community—art and music, culture, unique goods, real food, and movement makers! Are you interested in being a participating Durango business? Check out the Local First - First Friday site here. It's free to participate! See you out on the town on First Friday. Are you a local artist, musician, performer, or creative spirit interested in showcasing your work at a local business during a Durango First Friday? Fill out the artist form here. Responses from this form will be made available to local businesses searching for creatives to host during Durango First Fridays. The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where 22 artists create, collaborate, and share their passion with the community. | | |
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My Smiley Building ArtRoom studio is small but mighty, containing works in progress, finished art pieces, and items to purchase. It's my place to develop my personal artistic style, explore mediums, and share my passion for pursuing beauty in our world. I welcome you to visit my online art portfolio or drop by the Smiley Building ArtRoom to say hello when you're in downtown Durango. I hope to see you soon. Warmly, Cindy |
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