6/27/11

Good Morning Santa Fe!

Make mine sunny side up!
photo Lisa Porter
On our recent trip to Santa Fe, my mother and daughter joined me every morning for breakfast on the patio at La Posada.
photo Lisa Porter
Yes, this is blog-worthy news. 
You see, my mother & daughter are not morning people, and the daughter doesn't generally do breakfast.
photo Lisa Porter
But, holy guacamole, get the girls on a little vacay and they rise & shine & dive right in!
On this particular morning, I went for the Huevos Rancheros and my Taylor enjoyed the Eggs Benedict, with milk, tea, oh & coffee too!
photo Lisa Porter
Melt in your mouth goodness on a blue corn tortilla.
Nana was smart and kept it light & healthy!
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After all, we had a full day ahead...
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Gallery hopping and fabulous shopping were at our beck and call.
May 29, 2011 Ipad Santa fe 384
On Canyon Road.    
photo Lisa Porter
Canyon Road in Santa Fe has over a hundred art galleries in a mile stretch.  These include world-class Native American, Contemporary, Historic, and Internationally recognized artists.  
Historic architecture, sculpture, and gardens oh my!  
photo Lisa Porter
Ok, and a little stalking did occur. 
photo Lisa Porter  This little beauty was tucked behind the gallery where I discovered artist Lisa Linch.
Titles usually give insight into the artist's vision of a particular painting.
Bridging The Divide by Lisa Linch
"Bridging the Divide"  Oil on Canvas 48x46
Indian Summer by Lisa Linch
"Indian Summer"  Oil on Canvas  56x42
I just thought they were very pretty!
The garden next door at Patricia Carlisle Fine Art was also very pretty.
photo Lisa Porter
A perfect setting for the incredibly quiet bronze sculptures by
Bronze Sculpture by David Pearson
My favorite.
Bronze Sculpture by David Pearson
Serenity and peace in the garden made solid with such skilled hands.
Bronze Sculpture by David Pearson 
I finally felt myself slowing down to Santa Fe speed.
My mother's favorite stop is always
for antique Native American art.
photo Lisa Porter
She pulled up a chair and had a chat with the owner while Taylor and I had a look around.  Nana's been up & down this road many times! 
Ute Woman's Boots, Moccasins & Leggings
Circa 1880s
photo Lisa Porter
Classic native tanned hide with yellow ochre pigment and beaded panels.
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 Just beautiful!
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  Thought my son would appreciate this Alaskan Inuit Gut Parka.
photo Lisa Porter
Mid-20th-century classic pull-over style parka made of walrus/seal intestine and sewn with beach grass.
Cool! 
Hau, which means "hello"
is a greeting still used by the Sioux Indian today.
photo Lisa Porter  Taylor was still outside loving every inch of this life-size bear.
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He was really quite loveable in bronze,
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all the way down to his massive paw!
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Across Canyon Road we found
Selby Fleetwood GalleryAn amazing sculpture that seemed to be catching the breeze, by
Christina Chalmers
Chalmers gives the formless form using materials in both an organic and intuitive way in each unique piece!
Christina Chalmers  There was more to enjoy out in the courtyard and garden.
Christina Chalmers
A welcoming bronze on a pedestal and a life-size sweeping dress also by Christina Chalmers.  Christina Chalmers
There is so much to enjoy about Canyon Road. The art, the architecture, the gardens, and even the unexpected.
Taylor Porter Santa Fe 2011
It's Santa Fe style at it's best.
photo Lisa Porter
all photos Lisa Porter