Santa Fe, I believe, is full to overflowing with art galleries also full to overflowing with exquisitely made crafts and art. To my taste, too perfectly done. I'm kinda a wabi-sabi guy (an aspect of Japanese esthetic, well known). I believe the temptation to perfection is analogous to the the temptation to bring forth something twee. Which as we both know is something to avoid at all costs!
Hi, Clarke. I spent a couple of days in Santa Fe years ago and it was not my cup of tea. Nice people (and great food!) but like you, I prefer a little wabi-sabi realness to my art. That said, I have been accused of producing overly-sentimental work...so I might be a wee bit twee. I am (and do) what I am (and do). :-p
"While I used to think that if someone suggested a book, talk, or podcast it wouldn’t resonate because it wasn’t my discovery, I now know better."
That's called the "getting of wisdom." It sometimes comes with age, but age is no guarantee. Welcome to the club, Clint!
xoNik (Santa Fe NM)
Thanks, Nik. Trying to be an old dawg who’s always learning new tricks. Or at least open to it. 🌈✌️
Great post, Clint!
Thanks, Mr. Troy Ford. Appreciate you. 🌈✌️
Santa Fe, I believe, is full to overflowing with art galleries also full to overflowing with exquisitely made crafts and art. To my taste, too perfectly done. I'm kinda a wabi-sabi guy (an aspect of Japanese esthetic, well known). I believe the temptation to perfection is analogous to the the temptation to bring forth something twee. Which as we both know is something to avoid at all costs!
More "crafts" than art in Santa Fe, NM.
Nik
Santa Fe NM for 30 years, moved here after 25 years in LA/San Francisco career in advertising/marketing
Hi, Clarke. I spent a couple of days in Santa Fe years ago and it was not my cup of tea. Nice people (and great food!) but like you, I prefer a little wabi-sabi realness to my art. That said, I have been accused of producing overly-sentimental work...so I might be a wee bit twee. I am (and do) what I am (and do). :-p
You are more "hot" than "twee," Clint