New year of Art Shows, Creativity and the June 2013 Santa Fe Studio Tour

The year is already 1/4 over. YIKES! I think it's true that the older you get the faster time goes by. We're busy creating work and planning the Santa Fe Studio Tour 2013 (June 28 - 30.) We both have workshops coming up, an activity that always inspires our own creativity as much as we hope we inspire our students.

I've just completed a commissioned piece for Marilyn Glasson-Fenker of Santa Facials. It's an acrylic and collage painting 61" x 54."

Hollyhock Fantasy • Acrylic and Collage

Duet  Monotype

Softly Dreaming • Mixed Media Collage

I also donated two pieces to a fundraiser for the Santa Fe Community Galley. Both sold before I got to the opening party 40 minutes after it started. Almost all of the artwork donated sold within the first hour of the opening.

Both Dave and I have pieces in a show at the Johnson Gallery of Madrid NM.

Dave is busily preparing for his workshop in Tuscany in May. He'll be teaching his students how to think creatively as they plan their photographs. Of course the information is relevant for artists as well. The workshop is from May 5 - 19th. You can check out the details at www.tuscanmuse.com

We keep busy and do our best to present our work to the public, but most of all we have a great time living our dream.

Teena Robinson, Encaustic Artist, a Contributor on the Art Market Network Blog

Check out the Art Market Network.    www.artmarketnetwork.com  I'll be writing for the blog from time to time. My article,  Encaustic Painting: The Mystery of It All is a new addition to their site. Please give me feedback on the article and any comments you'd like to make. http://www.artmarketnetwork.com/blog/encaustic_painting_the_mystery_of_it_all    

Dave Robinson to Teach a Photography Workshop in May in Tuscany

Our spring is going to be a busy one. In addition to getting ready for the 2013 Santa Fe Studio Tour June 28 - 30, we'll also be making a trip to Tuscany where Dave will be teaching a workshop at La Casacce in Tuscany Italy May 5 - 19, 2013. Please go to www.tuscanmuse.com for details on the workshop "Fine Art Through a Lens" and instructions on how to apply to be part of the workshop.

This will be an exciting two week adventure. You'll be learning a lot about the "art" of photography and how to make your image even more than what you see. There will be visits to several ancient towns in the area, the accommodations are wonderful and Enrico, the owner/chef creates meals you won't forget.

Teena Robinson Artist  Please feel free to ask questions.

Artist in Residence at the Inn at Loretto

Dave and I have been participating in the Inn at Loretto Artist in Residence Program. We set up our work stations and create our art for 4- 5 hours at a time. It's a great opportunity to connect with visitors to Santa Fe and locals who wander through the lobby. We answer questions about our work and show samples of finished pieces. It's been a very rewarding opportunity. If you're downtown when we're at the hotel, please stop by and say hi.

We're also preparing for the June Santa Fe Studio Tour. Save the last weekend in June so you don't miss the upcoming event. There will be an opening party on Friday June 29th with the actual tour taking place on Saturday, June 30th and Sunday, July 1st. Watch for our ads in the PASA and the Reporter as well as other local publications.

In the meantime here is the Artist in Residence Schedule:

March 30 - Dave– 12:30-5:30 March 31 – Teena– 12:30-5:30 April 12 Dave– 12:30-5:30 April 26 Teena– 12:30-5:30 May 3-4 – Teena by the entrance to the hotel                    and Dave in the lobby May 19-20 – Teenaby the entrance to the hotel                         and Dave in the lobby

Teena Robinson offers workshop on Encaustic painting

DIY Santa Fe (www.diysantafe.com) is offering a package for a discounted stay at the Inn and Spa at Loretto and a chance to sign up for a workshop. I'm offering an introduction to Encaustic Painting workshop. See the information below and feel free to contact me at teena@shutterandbrushfineart.com

An article on Encaustic Painting and Announcement of the Santa Fe Studio Tour

I've been busily working on paintings for the upcoming Santa Fe Studio Tour on November 12th and 13th. Please check out the tour website: www.santafestudiotour.com. In the midst of it all I was featured in the October Santa Fe Sun News on page 10. Please come and visit us at the November Santa Fe Studio Tour on Saturday Nov 12th and Sun Nov 13th. We're at Studio One - 1104 Bishops Lodge Road. Check out the interactive google map on the tour website. Hope to see you there

Art from the Heart

You are cordially invited
to the opening of

"Art from the Heart,"
Saturday, February 13,
from 1 - 6 PM at the
Encaustic Art Institute. 

The Institute is located at
18 County Road 55 A,
Cerrillos, New Mexico--
just 18 miles south of Santa Fe
on the scenic Turquoise Trail.
Choose a unique, affordably priced
work of art for your special valentine.
You'll be able to select works from
more than 30 encaustic artists
who are Institute members.
The artists receive 100% of the purchase price.
For more detailed directions, you can google
or go to: www.eainm.com  Looking forward to seeing you at the opening.

I will be there from 1 to 4 on Saturday.