Aloha Oe to Russell Sabin

(Ahola Oe in Hawaiian means farewell to thee)

(self portrait of Russell then and Russell on July 27, 2011)

A longstanding member of RRAA, Russell Sabin is moving to San Diego. He leaves on Sunday, July 31. There is still time to go see him and say goodbye! He is moving to San Diego (Carlsbad) to an assisted living facility that is just one mile from one of his sons. I think Russell is looking forward to the change, the move and to be in a different climate. Carlsbad is a beautiful area and it is right on the coast, so Russell will be able to enjoy the beach.

Macular degeneration has caught up to him, so he had to stop painting about a year ago-I know he misses doing that as he used to paint one painting a week. He is in good health and and spirits and he will miss his comrades at RRAA.

Right now, Russell is in an assisted living facility right across from Intel on Sara Road. He can have visitors anytime. You do not need to make any arrangements...just show up. The address is 1504 37th Street SE and the phone number is 994-0350. The name of the facility is Genney's Senior Care, but the name is not on the house anywhere. To get there, go west on Sara rd. off of 528 for two blocks. At the Catholic church, turn left on 37th street. The house is the second one on the left.

I hope some of you find the time to stop by and say goodbye to Russell. He will be thrilled to see you and let me tell you, there will be no lack of conversation! He is still as sharp as a tack!

August Speaker: Fred Miller

Fred Miller is a member of the Portrait Society of America, Plein Air Painters of NM, the Rio Grande Art Association, and a signature member and past President of the Pastel Society of New Mexico. His work has been published in the Pastel Journal, featured in Plein air New Mexico (a book showcasing a number of the States top plein air painters), and collected internationally. His art has garnered numerous awards in national shows and he teaches portrait painting in oils and pastels. Fred's paintings can be seen at Yucca Gallery in Old Town.

Fred will demo at our next membership meeting on August 8th. The meeting starts at 6:30pm. It will be held at Destiny Center in Rio Rancho...4401 Northern Blvd NE. Refreshments will be served. The public is welcome.

Goat Hooves

(reprinted with permission from FASO)


A really great article about MARKETING. Read on to see how it relates to goat hooves (you will have to click through the link provided)!

by Carolyn Henderson

Somehow, it's the jobs that we avoid the most that make us feel the best when we complete them. [...]

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How to Screw Up Your Art Show

(reprinted with permission from FASO)

by Jack White

After reading this article ,you will never look at art shows the same way. I’m going to transform your thinking. [...]

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Nina Baldwin As Featured Artist at the Galeria de Corrales

(taken on my cell phone, so the image quality is not the best!)

Nina Baldwin is one of two featured artists at the 

Galeria de Corrales located in the village of Corrales. 

 

Galeria de Corrales

3923 Corrales Road
Corrales, NM 87048
Phone: 505-890-4929

Monday-Saturday 10-6 Sunday 1:30-5

Artist Owned & Operated

Buying Art Trends of Art Collectors

(reprinted with permission from Fine Art Views newsletter):

Buying Trends of Art Collectors

by Lori Woodward

So let me leave you with this question: if artists who are working with galleries are not selling much work, and those galleries are not taking on new artists, then why would an artist spend hours building a portfolio to submit to galleries (at this time)? Why not get started selling on your own for far less money and much more profit? Forget the ego thing... being in a top gallery might make you feel good, but it won't necessarily bring you income right now. [...]

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Image New Mexico Photography Show

Hope to see you on Saturday for the reception.....if not, remember the Inn is open 7/24 so stop in anytime before July, 30.  Linda Laitner  http://www.southwesternphotos.com/