High Road Artist

March 28, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel

Bubby’s Grand Adventure Outdoors

When I moved to New Mexico I built an enclosure for my cats so that, in spite of the wildlife population surrounding my land, they would get to have an indoor/outdoor experience, even if it was somewhat limited. I have five, count ‘em, FIVE cats (it was six until I lost my dear Little Girl […]

March 25, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel

Judith Hert, Artist

Judith Hert is a painter and writer who moved to Truchas, New Mexico with her husband in the spring of 1999. She wondered aloud when we were talking the other day if any place one moves to ever turns out the way they think it will. It sure didn’t for her. Six weeks after coming […]

March 24, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel

Art Inspires Art

I have just finished reading River of Traps–A New Mexico Mountain Life, by William deBuys, and I am becoming aware that this work has found its way into my work. I’ve been painting a couple of series for about a year and a half now—much longer than any series I’ve ever done. They are my […]

March 23, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel

Dust If You Must

I’m really liking these “Wisdom Wednesdays”. It gives me a chance to share meaningful quotes from others that have supported and enriched my life. So far my choices have been spiritual, profound. Today’s selection is lighter, but important as well, I think. It has helped me bring my perspective back to a healthier place more […]

March 22, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel

Rescue Dog Braves the Great Outdoors: Skye Breaks Free

We’ve had a pretty big event here in our Weigel household today: Skye WENT OUT THE FRONT DOOR! She’d been used as a bait dog to teach fighting dogs how to kill and was covered with puncture wounds. The vet didn’t know if she could ever have anything like a normal dog’s life but, slowly, […]

March 21, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel

Why do Artists Create?

I’ve been feeling stressed lately. I know you all can relate. In spite of the fact I love my work and it’s actually my dream to be doing this work, it has occurred to me recently that I work ALL THE TIME! You’ve heard the saying “all work and no play…” or better yet, “too […]

March 18, 2011 by Jeane George Weigel

Centinela Traditional Arts, Part 2

Irvin Trujillo has won countless major awards for his weaving, including The Spanish Market Master’s Award for Lifetime Achievement and a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship. His work is collected throughout the world by individuals and major museums, including The Smithsonian. Yet, he didn’t even mention these accolades to me. More important […]