took a quick drive to las vegas, first time in many years. it was my brothers bday, got to see chris and the parents were there as well. as always had a great time and got a day in red rocks. downtown las vegas (not the strip) is really booming and is now the home to a great old friend, blake. got to see her for a bit, good past blast:)
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a lot can go down in two weeks... the earthship i had my eye on for 3 years came off the market, i got in a bidding war for an in town condo, and lost, and on friday i will sign a lease on the pictured loft. this is a live work space, so i can get the studio rolling for the art season, while being patient on buying. the howell building, or possibly the howell loft? sits on top of two big galleries in the plaza area of downtown taos. it was the home of an older woman who owned the building for years. she was very involved in local politics and it has been said that govenor richardson was a frequent guest, to soak in the views from the 2 roof top decks. i think this will be a great venue to make a splash in this small art town and am excited to finally get busy on some creativie endeavors. i have also been very fortunate to have some interior work up in colorado to put some g's in the pocket:) stay tuned for new website and new images of the space. other than that loving taos, biking everywhere, doing tons of yoga at the hip, shree yoga. loving the vibe of the people here. very chill, laid back, friendly and most importantly there is an undeniable funkiness here...sweet. i am in taos and trying to buy a house and open a studio simultaneously. i am very lucky to have the chance to chase yet another dream...this one 15 years in the making. after 2 "retired" years, or as close as ill ever get, things are about to kick into overdrive for me time wise. i will be remodeling both spaces, while having a sweet opportunity to help on a strawbale house in creede, co. so no doubt its about to get busy. i will be trimming back the facebook time buy not having the app on my phone and eventually off the ipad, leaving my computer as the only portal. i plan to post photography on instagram and use my blog so look for me there. im looking to focus my energy and to redifine in many ways:) new phone number and address to come soon....stay tuned for 575 studio. it was very fun and refreshing to be around family and all the love and support that brings... i am very thankful i had the chance to travel out this year and as always wish i would have taken more pictures. a colorful bunch portrayed in black and white. today was tex's day, a day of elevated drugs and elevated emotions. we spent as much outside time as he could stand. it was a day of music, food, plenty of grooming, and tons of love shared. we had a great day. 11 years ago, i stole tex out of his pen (a hunting dog) and promised to give him a life of freedom and love. this wasn't a hard task, tex was very well mannered and easy to love. we traveled a lot, hiked many trails and became very close. tex was also independent, high energy, stubborn and stoic. i knew him, we resembled each other. over the past few years, his freedoms have slowly been taken away from him but he is one tough dog and a fighter. today on a beautiful day in boone, at 16.5 years old, i helped tex go back to the earth... to run in perpetual slumber. here is to love, as hard as it is sometimes, and here is to tex. texas, i'll miss you dude. long walk with the clouds, long walk inside my mind. imagination floats just above my head, as i gaze upward. clouded thoughts become unclouded hope.
recently inspired to write a little haiku.
right here i exist, as the fall embraces me. red as i let go. many things to write about today. i have been a terrible blogger as of late, really for the past few years. too much online media to keep up to but his is truly my favorite type of communication.... a journal. its three (yes 3:) days early but... its time for the 10th annual skin photos:) something i initiated years back to keep myself motivated. exhibitionary, ego, crazy, i deny none but it works, or so i have thought. i'm soon to be 47 and i still feel and act somewhere in my 30's. this could prove to be a good, b/c i will need all the youth i can muster here soon. my 22 year old bar dream looks like it may happen here in boone. (signing of a lease later this week) the spot in negotiation is on howard street, right across from where i have had my studio for the past 2 months. studio3333 will always be alive, it is my creative entity, the modern rustic space however will only be rolling thru december and then we will see what lies ahead for it. it will be a crazy 3 months trying to get the bar, renovated and open, while holding a studio open, but its all good exposure and i like that speed. stay tuned for more on the bar later. both houses are still in my possession and i'm am loving living in the small one. (doesn't feel as lonely) my renters are good in the dragonfly, and have rumored that they want to buy it. if the price is right i could let it go, we will see have that rolls out too. still single but always hopeful, and finding more patience as i go. tex turned 16 this year and had a fairly good summer, yet the end for him is near and im ready when he says its time. his hips are very painful and he struggles to get up most times, but he is still the lover he has always been:) winter is around the corner and i'm not ready. i did not get near enough heat this summer, but i hope at least it brings snow this time around. happy peace day on the 21st, i love the coinciding day. next time you're in boone, look for "the skinny joint" (a beer wine and tequilla bar) and come see me, ill give you the skinny:) here's to 48.... way too long between posts, things have been busy with a move, selling a house and trying to sell furniture. same neglect is happening in my camera hikes, but i finally got a chance to get on the rocky creek loop, my favorite meditative hike, while living here at winkler's. the air on rocky creek is hyper oxygenated and dense... needless to say there is a lot of water, accompanied by some fun new things popping up everywhere. |
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