Artist in Residence Adventure ~ Stage 5: Studio Days & Exploration…  

by Robyn Ryan

     Artist in Residence Adventure ~ Stage 5:  Studio Days & Exploration…   So this residency adventure of mine is truly open ended with regard to how I approach… EVERYTHING!  By this point I have established a daily routine which helps me prepare for...

Artist in Residence Adventure ~ Stage 4: Field Trip to Valles Caldera…  

by Robyn Ryan

Artist in Residence Adventure ~ Stage 4:  Field Trip to Valles Caldera…   David Halpern is the true “force” behind this (and several other) Artist Residency opportunity at Bandelier National Monument.  He initiated this Residency at Bandelier National Monument...

Artist in Residence Adventure ~ Stage 3: Explore & Initial Game Plan…  

by Robyn Ryan

Artist in Residence Adventure ~ Stage 3:  Explore & Initial Game Plan…     Last time I touched on what initially attracted my attention and what has been emerging as my “favorite” features.  This sparked interest into digging deeper into the details...

Artist in Residence Adventure ~ Stage 2: Arrival at My New Home…

by Robyn Ryan

Artist in Residence Adventure ~ Stage 2: Arrival at My New Home…   The Drive from Santa Fe to Bandelier National Monument was straight forward, well-marked, and beautiful!  I’ve always loved the New Mexico high desert, mountain, and canyon filled landscape.  It...

Artist in Residence Adventure ~ Stage 1: Travel & Acclimation…

by Robyn Ryan

Artist in Residence Adventure ~ Stage 1: Travel & Acclimation…   Travel ~ The early Saturday trip to Albuquerque was thankfully uneventful and smooth except for a bit of turbulence in flight.  Being met at the airport by my friend Mary was a delight and...