Destination Bandelier ~ Trip Preparations ~ “Reservations Please…”

by Robyn Ryan

Destination Bandelier ~ Trip Preparations ~  “RESERVATIONS PLEASE…”   Planning for trips is fun, right?!  For a week, for a couple of weeks, easy peasy… But for an entire month?!?!?  My normal “and the kitchen sink” approach is...

Destination Bandelier ~ Artistic Preparations ~ Part 2 “THE APPRENTICE…”

by Robyn Ryan

Destination Bandelier ~ Artistic Preparations ~ Part 2 “THE APPRENTICE…”   I’ve been going on an annual pilgrimage to 10-day “art camps” at Shrinemont at Orkney Springs for over 25 years, over 30 in fact… When I started...

Destination Bandelier ~ Artistic Preparations ~ Part 1 “A NEW FOCUS…”

by Robyn Ryan

Destination Bandelier ~ Artistic Preparations ~ Part 1 A NEW FOCUS…   The Challenge: What have I gotten myself signed up for?!?!  This is going to be a fantastic adventure and will stretch me in so many ways: Being on long-distance travel for an entire...

“Through Field & Forest” Exhibit at Highmark Brewery

by Robyn Ryan

“Through Field & Forest” Exhibit at Highmark Brewery   I love new venues for my artwork to be enjoyed through!  A friend and coworker invited me to kick off featuring the work of local artists in his local Highmark Brewery!  I love the low-key and...

Why do I Love the Intensive Studies Seminar?

by Robyn Ryan

The Intensive Studies Seminar (ISS) has become an annual regenerative force for me as an artist as well as the art I create! Why do I travel so far away?  Why do I ship out so many materials?  Why stay away from my wonderful husband and home for such an extended...