La Conquistadora

This is a wooden version of the statue of La Conquistadora The actual statue is housed in the St.Francis Basilica in downtown Santa Fe. This piece won the artist a ribbon during the Spanish Market.

Everyone needs an Angel

These were some of my favorite angels that I saw on Saturday at the market. I should have bought one then. I went back on Sunday and the majority of them were gone.

Retablos

My words would not do these justice. Here is a small definition of what a Retablo is:
Retablos, referred to as "laminas" in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, zinc, wood or copper which venerate a multiplicity of Catholic saints. The literal translation for "retablo" is "behind the altar." This genre of folk art, deeply rooted in Spanish history, represents the heart and soul of traditional religious beliefs in 17th, 18th, and 19th century Mexican culture.
These were everywhere at the Spanish Market, my favorite were the ones made by the children.

Spanish Market Weekend

Click on the photo for a better look and you will see the white tents going all the way down the street. This weekend was the Spanish Colonial Market. The plaza was full of people both local and tourist who come to Santa Fe just for this market. This week I will be highlighting some of the art work from the market and a few other photos.

Ready for the Party

This guy was dressed ready for a party. I spotted him at the Folk Art Market listening to the music.

Arte de Mexico

I love this Day of the Dead piece. So much color even in death.

Lost in the Music

Click on the photo for a better look and you will see one of the artist from Africa was having a great time listening to Los Pingous. I think we all need to get lost in the music don't you?

Los Pingous

Los Pinqous provided some great entertainment at the Folk Art festival. They come from Argentina but live in California.

If you want to see some wonderful pictures of Santa Fe check out Kate's (Visual St. Paul) photos. She is here visiting Santa Fe for a while. Bienvenidos Kate!

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Creative Baskets

Here are some pretty colorful baskets by one of the artists showing at the market.

Stick Puppet

A little something for the kids at the Folk Art Market.

Hats and Flowers

This is one of the vendors at the festival. This place was full of color.

Festive Tents

As you can see all of the tents were decorate which made for a great shopping experience at the Folk Art Market.

International Folk Art Market

This market was last weekend. There were vendors from all over the world. Not to mention there were shopper from all over the country too. There was alot of good food and music too.

Smokey the Bear

Smokey made an appearence at the festival.

Family Fun Festival

The downtown plaza was full with the City of Santa Fe Fire Departments Fun Festival.

Goat Lotion Bars

This are great. They really help with dry skin. There are all kinds of Goat products at our farmers market.

Butterfly

This butterfly kite was for sale at the Farmers Market store.

Taos Tomatos

In light of the Tomato scare here in the US we always know that we can count on the Taos Tomato guy for some great tasting tomatos.

Greens Anyone

As always the Farmers Market had alot to offer yesterday.

Saturday ...

Time for the Farmers Market. I took this shot at last Saturdays market. Great color don't you think?

T.G.I.F

I know how he feels. Ready for the weekend.

Riding into Friday

Blue and Rust

Junk Shopping II

Junk Shopping

Sunday Brunch

Cafe Pasquales is a great downtown resturant to grab a good Sunday brunch. Hmmm I just might have to go.

Clouds

One thing I love about living here is all of the days that there are clouds in the sky.

Pick Up

One last no, but this time its a little more funny. The sign needs to be picked up in a pick up only zone.

A No with flowers.

This sign is at home close to mine. I wanted to used this for theme day but decided on the other.

And another No

This is near the Tesuque Flea Market, where your not allowed to take photos of the marketplace.

Theme Day: No!

As always on the first of the month its Theme Day and this months theme is the word NO. Take some time today to view the word No all over the world.

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