New Tempo column

For the last year, Tempo readers have been without a regular artist profile column since Betsy Carey passed away. Her “Local Color” column was a local favorite and once a year, there was even a show at the Taos Country Club celebrating each of the artists that had been covered.

I’ve been given the opportunity to write this much-needed column for Tempo by my husband, Rick.

To assure those out there who might be concerned that I might not be the best choice for this bi-monthly column, I think it’s time to honk my horn a little and remind folks that writing about Taos artists goes way back for me.

Besides having been Tempo editor myself from 1988 to 1990, I also wrote articles and maintained calendars for Tempo, Taos Magazine, Southwest Art, Art Talk and many other publications in the region.

It’s a pleasure to be back writing about all the creative people who call this area home. The new column, called “In the Studio With,” talks with the artists in their studio and enters a discussion of how place is a large component of the creative process.

The first column features jewelry artist Clemmie Watson, who shows at The Grand Bohemian Gift Shop at El Monte Sagrado on Kit Carson Road. You can see a little preview of the article here, where I’ll be posting each column as it appears in Tempo.

If you’re an artist (or represent one) working in the Taos area, and you’re represented by a gallery here (in other words, if people can easily view your stuff), contact me at melodyromancito at gmail dot com and we’ll discuss the possibility of featuring you in an upcoming “In the Studio With” column.