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Transforming Setbacks into Launchpads for Career Growth

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Rejection is often perceived as a significant obstacle between you and your goals, creating doubt and discouragement. However, instead of viewing it as an end, consider career rejection a crucial opportunity for transformation. This exploration of setbacks focuses on recovery and growth—where each rejection becomes a chance for personal and professional development. This article will reveal strategies for embracing rejection with resilience and leveraging networking, and feedback, to guide you toward a more promising career path. Continue reading “Transforming Setbacks into Launchpads for Career Growth”

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Wright Contemporary: FIGURATION x THREE

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Saturday July 20, 4 – 6 pm

Wright Contemporary
627 Paseo del Pueblo Sur  
Taos, New Mexico

Interest in figurative art comes and goes down through the decades, but in the case of these three artists, all in their seventies, it never really went away. Bob Richardson favors a straightforward realism, with hints of the Old Masters, and occasional humorous notes, as in his naked self-portrait at work on an oversized canvas or his camera-crazed tourists. Ian Ratowsky, who lives in Mallorca, Spain, operates in a dreamy zone that incorporates magic realism and what he calls a “nonformulary approach to female portraiture.” In her drawings in the Wright Office, Greta Young shows body parts on a collision course with other anatomical detritus, highlighted by broadly brushed areas of color. These bits and pieces of struggling humanity are comic, but they also seem somewhat desperate and doomed.

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Making Your Mark: Strategies for Artists to Amplify Their Presence

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In creativity, standing out often seems like navigating a labyrinth. Yet, with deliberate strategies, you can propel your work into the limelight and secure the accolades you deserve. Today, Santa Fe Art Studio outlines several tips to steer your artistic journey toward greater recognition and success, ensuring your voice is heard and celebrated across the creative community. Continue reading “Making Your Mark: Strategies for Artists to Amplify Their Presence”

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Alfred Morang

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Alfred Morang’s life ended with a fire. It was a frigid January evening in 1958, and Morang was up late at Claude’s Tavern. The saloon was on Canyon Road’s 600 block. Its owner Claude was a burly woman known for ejecting unruly patrons by slinging them over her shoulder. She presided over a wild scene: legend has it someone once rode a horse straight through the bar.

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How To Guide Your Child to Artistic Excellence Despite Learning Hurdles

Fostering creativity in children with learning disabilities opens a world of self-expression and growth. Art, in its myriad forms, provides a unique platform for these children to communicate, learn, and flourish. This exploration into artistic passion is not just about creating; it’s about unlocking potential, enhancing self-esteem, and nurturing skills that go beyond the canvas or stage. In this article, courtesy of Santa Fe Art Studio, we’ll go over a few tips on how to make art an accessible and enriching part of their lives.

Preserve Artistic Milestones

Acknowledging and saving your child’s artwork plays a crucial role in building their self-esteem. Utilize technology to digitally preserve their creations. Apps that convert drawings and paintings to PDF format can be a godsend for sharing with family and storing memories. This digital portfolio becomes a testament to their journey, fostering pride in their accomplishments and encouraging them to continue exploring their creativity. You can even create a PDF online​ to help celebrate and preserve these milestones together, which strengthens the bond between child and caregiver, underscoring the value of their artistic expressions. Continue reading “How To Guide Your Child to Artistic Excellence Despite Learning Hurdles”

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The City Different: The Roots Go Deep

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As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the United States, Santa Fe has long enchanted visitors with its rich history and unquestionable beauty. Situated at the base of New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe’s tranquil yet rugged environs engender both inspiration and isolation, providing ideal conditions for a multicolored artistic paradise to flourish. 

The city’s instantly recognizable character, an alchemical fusion of ineffable mystique and laid-back spunk, stems from a cultural continuum that links Indigenous peoples and European settlers to the multivalent influence of Santa Fe’s newest transplants. Though it remains modest in size, the city has supplemented its ever-ascending cultural cachet over the past several decades with robust dining and shopping scenes, making it a global destination for all. Continue reading “The City Different: The Roots Go Deep”