By Jill Soens Nancy N. Schiffer, author of Masters of Cotemporary Indian Jewelry, lauds Ben Nighthorse as a Master Jeweler, and in our new museum, you will see that his career as an artist is built on tradition: traditional tools, practices and ways. Ben explains it this way: In a workshop, similar to our museum, … Continue reading The New Nighthorse Museum
By Linda Perala-Hunt I want people to see my sincere love for the animals, and to achieve a sense of calmness and stillness in viewing my paintings. – Phyllis Stapler Natural things and the animal kingdom are the essence and being of Durango artist Phyllis Stapler’s work. For more than 25 years, Phyllis has been … Continue reading Flora and Fauna: The Work of Phyllis Stapler
By Shanan Campbell Wells Art in small size does not mean small impact. A small work of art placed in the perfect location enhances high-traffic areas, such as the living, dining, or bedrooms, as well as less obvious places – a closet, the bathroom or a kitchen corner nook. In the world of fine art, … Continue reading The Art of Collecting Small Art
By Margaret Hedderman Power, grace, beauty, nobility, strength, and freedom: all are attributes embodied in the shape of The Horse. Humans have been fascinated with horses since well before written language and, in all cultures, have given them very special meaning. In ancient Greece, it was believed that the ocean god Poseidon created the horse … Continue reading Inspiration from The Horse
By Jill Soens A gentleman called our gallery to ask where he might purchase the roserita stone that jewelry artist Gloria Sawin so beautifully sets in her earrings, pendants and rings. The sage advice “always ask an expert” is absolutely true and a telephone call to Gloria was revealing. Gloria and her husband, John, were … Continue reading Luscious Roserita – Forged in Fire
By Jill Soens Do you feel like visiting Africa or bringing a little bit of Africa into your life? Wear a necklace of round turquoise with some pink rock crystals and green African glass beads. Carol combines her passion for jewelry making, bead collecting and traveling the world with her husband and the results are … Continue reading Travel the World with Beads
By Muriel Tissonnier A Tewa Indian born in the Santa Clara Pueblo in northern New Mexico, Michael Naranjo dreamt of becoming a sculptor. His mother Rosa, was a well known potter within the pueblo which allowed Michael to grow up around clay. While his siblings were creating pinch and coil pots Michael was shaping small … Continue reading Darkness, Hope and Beauty: Michael Naranjo
