Wed, Sep 7th, 2022

2022 Western Tour

 In July and August we worked our way across 12 states getting in some wonderful visits with friends, delivering art pieces in Colorado and Idaho, and visiting our new gallery ARTEMIS,in LaJolla,  California. Thanks to a more relaxed schedule, we were able to stay with all of our friends a couple of days, have some meaningful and fun conversations, and share an adventure or two with them along the way. It was certainly wonderful to not have to rush off after each visit with our friends, as we usually do. Although it meant eight weeks away from our pups, each day was a new adventure and an opportunity to discover something new. We got to do a lot of hiking, saw tons of beautiful horses,  spent time with our Wolf friends at Earthfire Institute ,and renewed our connections with nature. I'll explain more along with the photographs in our journal here.....

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 We delivered one of my pieces to a home overlooking this beautiful waterfall near Beavercreek Colorado
We delivered one of my pieces to a home overlooking this beautiful waterfall near Beavercreek Colorado
We delivered one of my pieces to a home overlooking this beautiful waterfall near Beavercreek Colorado
 One of our goals on this trip was to deliver a beautiful 5' x 8' tiger
One of our goals on this trip was to deliver a beautiful 5' x 8' tiger
One of our goals on this trip was to deliver a beautiful 5' x 8' tiger
 Definitely one of the most beautiful homes my work is exhibited in.
Definitely one of the most beautiful homes my work is exhibited in.
perched atop Snowmass mountain in Colorado, the views across Colorado reach 50 miles or more.
Definitely one of the most beautiful homes my work is exhibited in.
 There's nothing like hiking trails in Idaho with the Tetons in the distance
There's nothing like hiking trails in Idaho with the Tetons in the distance
There's nothing like hiking trails in Idaho with the Tetons in the distance
My tiger has a beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains in this magnificent room
My tiger has a beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains in this magnificent room
My tiger has a beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains in this magnificent room
 We love getting out in the woods hiking in the mountains.
We love getting out in the woods hiking in the mountains.
We love getting out in the woods hiking in the mountains.
 We visited the new home of our friends Clark and Mary McNaught early in our trip
We visited the new home of our friends Clark and Mary McNaught early in our trip
We visited the new home of our friends Clark and Mary McNaught early in our trip
 Clark and Mary really created a wonderful retreat in the hill country of Texas
Clark and Mary really created a wonderful retreat in the hill country of Texas
Clark and Mary really created a wonderful retreat in the hill country of Texas
 We sure had a lot of fun exploring the area around New Braunfels ,Texas with them
We sure had a lot of fun exploring the area around New Braunfels ,Texas with them
We sure had a lot of fun exploring the area around New Braunfels ,Texas with them
 How beautiful was the lighting in this shop in Santa Fe?
How beautiful was the lighting in this shop in Santa Fe?
How beautiful was the lighting in this shop in Santa Fe?
 The furniture sculptures in the shop were exquisite.
The furniture sculptures in the shop were exquisite.
The furniture sculptures in the shop were exquisite.
 Very creative use of metal and natural woods
Very creative use of metal and natural woods
Very creative use of metal and natural woods
 Of course we visited our old friends at the architectural antiquities Center in Santa Fe
Of course we visited our old friends at the architectural antiquities Center in Santa Fe
Of course we visited our old friends at the architectural antiquities Center in Santa Fe
 We got to visit our old friend Markeeta, both in Santa Fe and at her home in Taos
We got to visit our old friend Markeeta, both in Santa Fe and at her home in Taos
We got to visit our old friend Markeeta, both in Santa Fe and at her home in Taos
 We finally reached our farthest destination- Artemis Gallery
We finally reached our farthest destination- Artemis Gallery
We finally reached our farthest destination- Artemis Gallery
 Mark and Tammy have done a beautiful job creating a natural artistic environment for my work
Mark and Tammy have done a beautiful job creating a natural artistic environment for my work
Mark and Tammy have done a beautiful job creating a natural artistic environment for my work
Tammy was so generous and wonderful to work with
Tammy was so generous and wonderful to work with
Tammy was so generous and wonderful to work with
 Tammy got us a beautiful room overlooking the Pacific Ocean which we really appreciated
Tammy got us a beautiful room overlooking the Pacific Ocean which we really appreciated
Tammy got us a beautiful room overlooking the Pacific Ocean which we really appreciated
 On our way  up to Idaho we stopped and visited Markeeta  again in Taos
On our way up to Idaho we stopped and visited Markeeta again in Taos
What a wonderful time with Markeeta, we got to visit the " Earth ship" development where all the homes are built out of minded and recyclable materials and use solar energy.
On our way up to Idaho we stopped and visited Markeeta again in Taos
 On a short hike overlooking the Snake River Canyon
On a short hike overlooking the Snake River Canyon
On a short hike overlooking the Snake River Canyon
 I could do a trip without  my old friend Crystal on her ranch near Pagosa Springs
I could do a trip without my old friend Crystal on her ranch near Pagosa Springs
I could do a trip without my old friend Crystal on her ranch near Pagosa Springs
 Besides horses, goats, dogs and sheep, she raises these really strange  chickens
Besides horses, goats, dogs and sheep, she raises these really strange chickens
What a laugh they were!
Besides horses, goats, dogs and sheep, she raises these really strange chickens
 It always amazes me that elk  grow these magnificent antlers and drop them every year
It always amazes me that elk grow these magnificent antlers and drop them every year
It always amazes me that elk grow these magnificent antlers and drop them every year
We  love driving through the mountains- incredible views everywhere!
We love driving through the mountains- incredible views everywhere!
We love driving through the mountains- incredible views everywhere!
 Of course we stopped in Salida, Co.  to visit our old friend Paul Silver
Of course we stopped in Salida, Co. to visit our old friend Paul Silver
Paul took us up to an old ghost town and abandoned mining town in the middle of the mountains.
Of course we stopped in Salida, Co. to visit our old friend Paul Silver