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Tome, NM – As one of the special shows in their annual series, Tome Gallery, 2930 Hwy 47, Los Lunas NM 87031 (between Los Lunas and Belen), is sponsoring "Puppies and Clay" in conjunction with "Quixote Humane", directed by Judy Babcock of Bosque Farms.
This well-known animal welfare organization supports animal welfare in Valencia County, and specializes in finding loving homes for Chihuahuas and Chihuahua-mixes (over 300 in the last 8 years).
The exhibit runs June 22 through July 1, 2007 (except Monday), featuring prints and photos of rescue animals and Judy's original watercolors as well as a display of fountains, ceramic "garden critters" and statues, including some of St. Francis of Assisi, the renowned lover of animals, by Anne Marie Werner-Smith, both ladies, from Bosque Farms.
Join the artists for a sparkling gala reception Friday, June 22nd from 6 - 8 pm at the gallery. Tome Gallery is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm during the show and work by all the gallery members is also on display.
Judy will give an informational educational talk on Saturday June 23rd, 1 - 3 pm at the Tome Gallery, to describe and explain her animal welfare work and answer questions about animal welfare in Valencia County.
On Sunday, June 24th, from 1 - 3 pm Anne Marie will hold the first of two pottery classes, "Garden Critters," in which participants learn how to build the "critter" of their choice. In the second class on Sunday July 1, 1 - 3 pm, participants learn how to glaze their "critters" and load a kiln.
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Anne Marie Werner-Smith began her work with clay in 1974 in London, England. She continued working with local artisans in Germany and Kenya, East Africa during the 70's and early 80's, but then academic pursuits took her professionally through her Ph.D. in multicultural education and English as a second language for professional purposes. She has worked as adjunct faculty at the university level since 1988.
After moving to Bosque Farms, New Mexico, she discovered the Tome Gallery in Tome New Mexico and Jan Pacifico's studio where she got reacquainted with her art. Anne Marie began making fountains and eventually met and began to work in Carla Estavane's studio in Old Town, Albuquerque. There she learned the style and technique that are the basis of the present series of stoneware Santos that have become so popular.
Every year she adds two or three new designs to her body of work. The 2007 "Puppies and Clay" show will introduce black clay garden turtle, and serene lily pad and Ancient Ones fountain designs to the already existing rainforest, Southwest pots, pueblo and labyrinth fountain designs, stoneware statues, garden frogs and porcelain plates.
<img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/Tome3w.jpg align=right hspace=3 alt="By Anne Marie Werner-Smith">
Anne Marie lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico with her husband Warren Smith, a professor at UNM, two rescued blue heelers and two rescued cats. She owns her own business, VISTAS, and is originally from a small town in Wisconsin.
Judy Babcock studied commercial and graphic arts in Minnesota and then worked as a designer and illustrator for several magazines and graphic art studios. She moved to California where she studied landscape watercolors under Robert Reynolds in Tahoe plaine aire camps as a hobby artist. In 1988 she married and moved to New Hampshire where she opened a design studio specializing in wine and brewery packaging. Judy continued her fine art watercolors; some commissioned to be used in package illustration and some created by inspiration and won awards at local art shows.
After moving to New Mexico in 1998, a fateful trip the Valencia County shelter changed her path. Full-time animal welfare work has become her passion. Her art background has aided her efforts in animal rescue. The weekly “Pet Page” column and monthly “A Second Chance” articles in the News-Bulletin feature her photos of shelter animals and public education information concerning Valencia County animals.
In 2001, Judy established Quixote Humane, a nonprofit, charitable corporation, as the umbrella organization for animal welfare and rescue initiatives. “Enchantment Chihuahua Rescue” has placed over 300 homeless Chihuahua and Chihuahua-cross dogs. Many of the dogs have injures or health issues that needed to be addressed before they can go on to their forever homes. Judy’s efforts, and the selfless support of her many volunteers, continue to improve the lives and future of our companion animals in Valencia County.
Judy lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico with her husband Rick, a retired research scientist, 3 rescue Chihuahuas and their 4 Arabian horses they bred, raised, and trained to ride and drive.
For more information about Quixote Humane society, visit http://www.quixotehumane.org/. For more information about Tome Gallery, visit www.TomeGallery.com (http://www.TomeGallery.com)
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<img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/Tome1w.jpg align=center alt="Puppies and Art at TOME GALLERY">
Tome, NM – As one of the special shows in their annual series, Tome Gallery, 2930 Hwy 47, Los Lunas NM 87031 (between Los Lunas and Belen), is sponsoring "Puppies and Clay" in conjunction with "Quixote Humane", directed by Judy Babcock of Bosque Farms.
This well-known animal welfare organization supports animal welfare in Valencia County, and specializes in finding loving homes for Chihuahuas and Chihuahua-mixes (over 300 in the last 8 years).
The exhibit runs June 22 through July 1, 2007 (except Monday), featuring prints and photos of rescue animals and Judy's original watercolors as well as a display of fountains, ceramic "garden critters" and statues, including some of St. Francis of Assisi, the renowned lover of animals, by Anne Marie Werner-Smith, both ladies, from Bosque Farms.
Join the artists for a sparkling gala reception Friday, June 22nd from 6 - 8 pm at the gallery. Tome Gallery is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm during the show and work by all the gallery members is also on display.
Judy will give an informational educational talk on Saturday June 23rd, 1 - 3 pm at the Tome Gallery, to describe and explain her animal welfare work and answer questions about animal welfare in Valencia County.
On Sunday, June 24th, from 1 - 3 pm Anne Marie will hold the first of two pottery classes, "Garden Critters," in which participants learn how to build the "critter" of their choice. In the second class on Sunday July 1, 1 - 3 pm, participants learn how to glaze their "critters" and load a kiln.
<img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/Tome2w.jpg align=left hspace=3 alt="Clay works by Anne Marie Werner-Smith">
Anne Marie Werner-Smith began her work with clay in 1974 in London, England. She continued working with local artisans in Germany and Kenya, East Africa during the 70's and early 80's, but then academic pursuits took her professionally through her Ph.D. in multicultural education and English as a second language for professional purposes. She has worked as adjunct faculty at the university level since 1988.
After moving to Bosque Farms, New Mexico, she discovered the Tome Gallery in Tome New Mexico and Jan Pacifico's studio where she got reacquainted with her art. Anne Marie began making fountains and eventually met and began to work in Carla Estavane's studio in Old Town, Albuquerque. There she learned the style and technique that are the basis of the present series of stoneware Santos that have become so popular.
Every year she adds two or three new designs to her body of work. The 2007 "Puppies and Clay" show will introduce black clay garden turtle, and serene lily pad and Ancient Ones fountain designs to the already existing rainforest, Southwest pots, pueblo and labyrinth fountain designs, stoneware statues, garden frogs and porcelain plates.
<img src=http://sonewmex.com/images/Tome3w.jpg align=right hspace=3 alt="By Anne Marie Werner-Smith">
Anne Marie lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico with her husband Warren Smith, a professor at UNM, two rescued blue heelers and two rescued cats. She owns her own business, VISTAS, and is originally from a small town in Wisconsin.
Judy Babcock studied commercial and graphic arts in Minnesota and then worked as a designer and illustrator for several magazines and graphic art studios. She moved to California where she studied landscape watercolors under Robert Reynolds in Tahoe plaine aire camps as a hobby artist. In 1988 she married and moved to New Hampshire where she opened a design studio specializing in wine and brewery packaging. Judy continued her fine art watercolors; some commissioned to be used in package illustration and some created by inspiration and won awards at local art shows.
After moving to New Mexico in 1998, a fateful trip the Valencia County shelter changed her path. Full-time animal welfare work has become her passion. Her art background has aided her efforts in animal rescue. The weekly “Pet Page” column and monthly “A Second Chance” articles in the News-Bulletin feature her photos of shelter animals and public education information concerning Valencia County animals.
In 2001, Judy established Quixote Humane, a nonprofit, charitable corporation, as the umbrella organization for animal welfare and rescue initiatives. “Enchantment Chihuahua Rescue” has placed over 300 homeless Chihuahua and Chihuahua-cross dogs. Many of the dogs have injures or health issues that needed to be addressed before they can go on to their forever homes. Judy’s efforts, and the selfless support of her many volunteers, continue to improve the lives and future of our companion animals in Valencia County.
Judy lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico with her husband Rick, a retired research scientist, 3 rescue Chihuahuas and their 4 Arabian horses they bred, raised, and trained to ride and drive.
For more information about Quixote Humane society, visit http://www.quixotehumane.org/. For more information about Tome Gallery, visit www.TomeGallery.com (http://www.TomeGallery.com)