Welcome to
Collectors Corner!
Ed Sandoval Gallery's Newsletter
119 Quesnel Street, Taos, NM 87571
edsandovalart@gmail.com
(575) 770-6360
|
|
|
Infusion of New Mexico Mojo |
|
I've mentioned that I paint in a garage during winters, but this winter was so brutally cold, snowy, windy and LONG that I wasn't able to open the door to see the mountains or trees for five months... maybe six. As a northern NM native, I've been everywhere hundreds of times, and I know our landscapes like the back of my hand. HOWEVER, after months in a windowless room with a cement floor, I started to struggle. Lately, I did take a fabulous, fun trip to Padre Island, but, artistically, it didn't help me when I returned to the garage. |
|
I was working on a painting, and it wasn't coming together. I made changes but didn't like them either. Frustrated, I'd ask Gwen what she thought. She shook her head and offered suggestions, and we collaborated that way for days. Finally, she said, "I know the issue – you've been trapped in solitary confinement for way too long and desperately need to get back out into nature. In two days, have your bag packed cause we're hitting the road."
|
|
Circular Route through North Central NM |
|
Valle Grande Formed a Million Years Ago: Volcanic Eruptions 500+ Times that of Mt. St. Helens in 1980 |
|
The first day was pretty much a straight shot to Jemez Springs and our destination for the night: Jemez Hot Springs. Instead of going through Los Alamos, we veered through White Rock and past the beautiful Valle Grande. In the early 1800's, my great-great-grandfather walked his sheep herd from Nambe to the nearby Valles Caldera so they could graze on the grass all spring and summer before he walked them back in the fall. Grandma told me that story, and I always think of it when I'm in this gorgeous and geologically unique area. |
|
Snow and melting water ran along the roads and in the meadows as we headed toward Jemez Hot Springs. I love hot springs, but I hadn't been to this one. We rented one of their three cabins, and all I can say is WOW. The pools are just lovely! The water coming out of the rocks is so hot you can't even touch it, and look at that turquoise. They don't add any coloring (I asked) – it comes naturally from the ground that way. As we soaked, we heard the Jemez River rushing wildly about 20 feet from the pools. I've never seen the water so high (almost out of its banks). Plus there was hardly anybody there! Beyond tranquil... |
|
Stayed in "Red Mesa Cabin" |
|
|
Original Bath House (Mid 1800's) |
|
After dinner at Los Ojos Restaurant & Saloon (across the street) and a good night's sleep, we headed to Jemez Pueblo. I'd never been on that road, and the scenery is stunning. In fact, when we got to the Visitor's Center, I was awe-struck by the red rock cliffs that are SO DEEPLY RED that they rival (probably surpass) Sedona. I can't wait to do a painting. |
|
Such a nice Visitor's Center! There's a cute store, coffee shop and museum that's free to enter, with photos and timeline displays, pottery, models of the original pueblo, etc. After buying some items, we headed to Cuba for lunch. In terms of towns and businesses along the route, there isn't much on Hwy. 550 between San Ysidro and Cuba, but the layered cliffs are such "eye candy" that you don't mind. Once in Cuba, we found a charmingly authentic cantina, but I'll warn you the spicy red chile is HOT, even by my standards... |
|
After lunch, we had a lot of driving to do. If you look at the map of our "circle," we had only driven halfway. Off we went through La Jara, Regina, Galina and Coyote, past Pedernal to Abiquiu Lake, a route so beautiful that we had to stop many times to take photos. |
|
From there, we took Hwy. 84 up to Tierra Amarilla (near Brazos) and turned east toward Tres Piedras. That pass takes you near Hopewell Lake, and let me say that I was shocked (and I do mean shocked) by how much snow was still up there! In some places it was 6-7 feet deep. We couldn't even stop for a photo in many areas because we couldn't see over the wall of snow lining the highway. Winter is not done here, that's for sure. After a frosty beer at the Chile Line Depot, we headed home and were greeted by a spectacular sunset. |
|
We went on this quite ambitious road trip so that I could renew my love for New Mexico, re-experience our spectacular scenery and culture, and re-discover my inspiration, which is always deep within me but sometimes needs a refresher from my teacher (nature). And guess what – it worked! I have so many ideas and am now eager to paint, paint, paint.
|
|
To inquire or request a high-resolution photo, contact 575.770.6360 or email edsandovalart@gmail.com.
***We are upgrading and expanding the capacity of our website, so it won't be fully functional until the middle of May. Check back soon: www.edsandovalgallery.com
|
|
"Majesty of Nature" (40x60) |
|
"To My Favorite Fishing Spot" (30x36) |
|
"Winter Evening Light (36x48) |
|
|
|
-
May 13: Spring Arts Festival on Canyon Road. From 11 am - 3 pm, dozens of artists from galleries up and down Canyon Road will be on the street demonstrating their craft. I'll be outside working on a painting, so come on out. More info HERE.
-
May 18-21: Trout Unlimited Western Regional Rendezvous. This is a private conference for regional members from the western half of the U.S., but I'll be there to sign posters. I'm also donating a painting, print and other items to raise funds for their programs. They run Trout in the Classroom, where kids raise and learn about trout, and they raise and repopulate native trout. Here in New Mexico, for example, they stock native cutthroat trout in our streams and rivers.
-
July 28-29: My Show at Canyon Road Contemporary Art. Titled Enchantment, it will take place during Spanish Market in Santa Fe. On the 28th, there's an evening reception, and on the 29th, I'll do a painting demonstration outside.
-
September: My Gallery's 30th Anniversary Celebration in Taos. I'm finalizing details, but some kind of reception and show will occur around the time of Michael Hearne's Big Barn Dance (Sept. 7-9). More soon.
|
|
2022 "Paint Out" at Canyon Road Contemporary Art (Format Same as Spring Arts Festival) |
|
"The Fly Fisherman" (11x14) Donated to Trout Unlimited |
|
Me & Marc Space, Vice Chair of NM State Council of Trout Unlimited, w/ Conference Poster (My Painting as Poster Background) |
|
DID YOU MISS A NEWSLETTER? PAST NEWSLETTERS HERE.
|
|
Would you like to be a featured collector?
If so, please send your personal story and photo(s) to edsandovalart@gmail.com.
|
|
Contact
Ed Sandoval Gallery
119 Quesnel Street, Taos, NM 87571
www.edsandovalgallery.com | (575) 770-6360 | edsandovalart@gmail.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
