Quincy and Another Girl Friend

Posted on December 9, 2011 by pen4hire

Post by Vera

Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe

Adobe Gallery, Santa Fe

It was a treat to return to Adobe Gallery in Santa Fe last week. We had last been there in August during Indian Market, when the gallery hosted a reception and book signing for us.

 

Al Anthony, Adobe Gallery owner, Santa Fe

Al Anthony

I wanted to see if Al Anthony had any new Tahoma paintings that I had not seen yet–yes, he did. It is called Indian Love Call. The painting, created in 1955, is similar to one painted in 1956 with the same name that is in our book, Quincy Tahoma: The Life and Legacy of a Navajo Artist. The main difference is that it is a mirror image. The painting is done in bright, bold colors and uncharacteristically for Tahoma, shows a scene that is Plains Indians (complete with teepees) rather than his own Navajo people.

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Book Chosen as a TOP PICK

Posted on December 7, 2011 by pen4hire

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Christmas tree at Navajo Nation Quality Inn- Window Rock

Christmas tree at Navajo Nation Quality Inn- Window Rock

What a GIFT!

Whee! Our book is a winner! Please excuse me if I’m a little giddy.

Each year a limited number of books are chosen as Southwest Books of the Year and this year, Quincy Tahoma: The Life and Legacy of a Navajo Artist is a TOP PICK.

We are in very good company and we are thrilled that the prestigious judging panel chose our book. (We will share with you the entire list, once it is available later this week.) Continue reading →

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Quincy in Love

Posted on December 5, 2011 by pen4hire

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I made a trip last week to Santa Fe and to Window Rock to sign copies of Quincy Tahoma: The Life and Legacy of a Navajo Artist. (And don’t miss our special December deal–a free gift with purchase).

Tahoma leaning against porch

Quincy Tahoma leaning against porch

I did introduce the book to a lot of people, but I also accumulated more Quincy Tahoma stories. Since we completed work on the book a year ago, and it was published in April of 2011, people keep bringing us more information about Tahoma’s life–and new paintings that we have never seen. It would be enough for a volume two if we were going to write a volume two, which we are not. So you’ll just have to read these stories here in the blog. Continue reading →

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A Gift for You on Quincy’s Birthday

Posted on November 25, 2011 by pen4hire
Christmas Card

Christmas card, drawn and hand lettered by Quincy Tahoma, used courtesy of Jean Wallace McSwain

Quincy Tahoma celebrated his birthday on Christmas Day.

We don’t know if that was his real birthday, but he said it was. As Vera is fond of saying, his creativity extended to making up his own life.

We’d like to pay tribute to Quincy this year by giving YOU a present. (And we are not making this up.) Continue reading →

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On the Internet

Posted on November 22, 2011 by pen4hire

Christmas Shopping
Are you think about Christmas shopping? See what people are saying about Quincy Tahoma: The Life and Legacy of a Navajo Artist, and instead of venturing out into the mobs on Black Friday, think about getting copies of this beautiful book for presents. Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events

Posted on November 11, 2011 by pen4hire

Another great mention of Quincy Tahoma: The Life and Legacy of a Navajo Artist. New Mexico Magazine, in its September issue had a full page that reproduced a Tahoma painting and the picture of Quincy leaning against the porch column looking quite happy with himself. Continue reading →

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Scottsdale presentation and book signing

Posted on November 9, 2011 by charnell

Welcome to Guidon Books at 7109 E. 2nd Street in Scottsdale, AZ

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Old Town Scottsdale is the epitome of a shopper’s paradise!  From beautiful southwestern jewelry and pottery to paintings and sculptures to fantastic food and drink (make mine a caramel macchiato, please), it’s all available within easy walking distance of Guidon Books. Continue reading →

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KVOI Radio Show Interview and El Charro Book Signing

Posted on November 7, 2011 by charnell

Post by Charnell

 

Bill Buckmaster, Tucson radio station KVOI, with Vera and Charnell

Bill Buckmaster of Tucson’s radio station KVOI is one very talented guy!  His interview-style broadcast, Buckmaster Show, airs weekdays at noon PST and is enjoyed in more than 80 countries — either live or thorough his podcasts.  Over the last two decades, Bill has earned five individual Emmy Award nominations, the coveted Silver Circle Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and a slew of other honors too lengthy to include in this post. Continue reading →

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