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-------------->all photos by Elaine A. Russell

Because I was in PA for so long, I wasn't able to do my weekly "sneak peaks" inside local galleries here in ABQ. But yesterday, I went to La Parada for the "Cinco de Mayo Folk Arts and Music Festival" here... and today I am featuring some of the excellent artwork from that show. It is amazing how much talent is right here in NM... so... many, many kudos to all of you for continuing to provide us with such fantastic art.

artwork by Richard Trujillo

artwork by Kenny Chavez

artwork by The Iron Guy

artwork by Marci Sednek

artwork by Catherine McCandless

artwork by Ken Fincke

artwork by Carolyn Flores

artwork by The Fancy Chola

artwork by John De Jesus

artwork by Mayling Garcia

artwork by Scott Garcia

artwork by The Two Gringas

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...thank God it's Friday... and tomorrow I am getting a back massage... that's all I'm sayin'...


But... it was a gorgeous day today... and I got to listen to an interesting interview on art & money today that really got me thinking about the whole business of art. How we as artists tend to put ourselves in a lose:lose situation when it comes to money most of the time. We want to make money... but we are afraid to charge what we "are worth" (whatever that means) ... when it comes to our art. It was extremely thought provoking... and it is a subject all artists need to think about.

The hubby and I love to eat out on occasion, and tonight we all went to La Provence on Central Ave. The food was absolutely delicious... and we had a marvelous time.

We then went to Black Market Goods... where they were having a slam poetry night. Not usually "my thing".... but it was interesting, and, as always... there was lots of cool art to be seen on the walls.

-----------------------------------> all photos by Elaine A. Russell

the Tome Gallery

so-- this past weekend I got to go to the Tome Gallery for it's Dia de Los Muertos celebrations.
The Tome Gallery is home to over 40 artists. It is a co-op gallery, which means the artists have the opportunity to work, consign or become an active member.... with different levels of membership available.
The gallery features art from a broad range of mediums.... weaving, pottery, wood carving, fused glass, paintings, jewelry, mixed media and more!
While there, I had the pleasure of meeting Pati Woodard, one of the co-op managers and featured artists. She was teaching a short class on Shrinkie Dink jewelry making, and I got to make a cute Catrina pin.
For more info on the gallery -- look here: http://tomegallery.net/index.htm
In the meantime... I hope you enjoy lots of photos from my visit.

*all photos by Elaine A. Russell