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Comment on Phone Call from a Friend of Quincy Tahoma by pen4hire

pen4hire — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:22:48 +0000

My small painting of a dancer that was painted by Ramos is one of my favorite possessions, too. He stopped painting for many years, and then his daughters suggested he start again, and he’s keeping busy when most people are retired.

Comment on Phone Call from a Friend of Quincy Tahoma by Leslie Valinoti

Leslie Valinoti — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:50:39 +0000

I have a painting done by Ramos Sanchez at age 11 that I have loved and cherished for so long now. I had no idea who he was when I purchased it, but have tried to find out more for years now. I couldn’t believe I found his name on your blog!!!! I would love to contact him and send him a picture of it and see if he remembers it. Can you help me? I would SO appreciate it!!!!

Leslie Valinoti

Comment on The Great Round-up of Tahoma’s Paintings by pen4hire

pen4hire — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:06:26 +0000

Yep, we discovered the Silva’s paintings a few years back and have interviewed three of the Silva sisters during our research. Some of those paintings will be in the book. We’re so glad that you got to see the paintings.
Matter of fact Jimmy Silva befriended Tahoma and helped him through the years. Lots of details in the book.

Comment on The Great Round-up of Tahoma’s Paintings by Burt

Burt — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:59:23 +0000

You will find some original Tahoma paintings in the back room of Rose’s pottery in Bernalillo NM which is adjacent to the Range Cafe and Silva’s Saloon. A friend knew these were there and we got permission to go back and take a peak one day. I also have a lithograph print of a Tahoma that was produced from the original that is part of Joseph Silva’s collection. Silva’s saloon has been in existence since 1933 and perhaps it was one of Tahoma’s watering holes.

Comment on Amazing Secrets of Tahoma’s Life by pen4hire

pen4hire — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:03:29 +0000

Sheryl: Yes, we have found a lot of interesting things,and we hope to share many, many of those discoveries here.

Comment on Quincy Tahoma Goes to School in Tuba City by pen4hire

pen4hire — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:02:55 +0000

Kristen, where do your sister-in-law and her father come from? Has her father been painting all his life? I’m pretty sure if he is an artist he’s heard of Quincy Tahoma. All the Navajo artists we have talked to know his work and many say he was an inspiration to them.

Comment on The Great Round-up of Tahoma’s Paintings by pen4hire

pen4hire — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:00:19 +0000

Hi Robin. He seemed to distribute signed photos of himself quite liberally. We’ve come across quite a few. As far as we know, he did not paint a portrait of himself, but a couple of other people made portraits of him.

Comment on The Great Round-up of Tahoma’s Paintings by Robin Catlin

Robin Catlin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:26:48 +0000

Hello — I sent an email to Charnell today with some pictures attached of a Tahoma painting I have, and an autographed photo of him that is what he must have used for his self-portrait painting. I know it’s probably too late for your book, but wanted to share it with you nonetheless.