Grand Opening & Celebration
After 23 years on Canyon Road, the Sara Novenson Studio Gallery has moved to 221 E. De Vargas Street. The gallery is now directly behind the Oldest Church and the Oldest House, just off of the Old Santa Fe Trail a few blocks away from the Santa Fe historic Plaza. The 1500 sq foot gallery space will accommodate lectures and workshops on site by the artist.
The Seven Species, The Sea of Galilee Ketubah
Last November I began working on a very special Ketubah. Creating a Ketubah is very labor-intensive and, I feel very sacred work. It was truly a project from the heart, a project of love on many levels, particularly for the loving couple that commissioned it. ...
A Moment of Awe
As I sat on the great expanse of land painting the famous flat-topped mountain “Pedernal” the weather was ominous, dreary and rainy. I was struggling physically and emotionally. Just as I was thinking how cold and miserable (and insane) I felt sitting all alone in the...
Join me in Denver on Jan 23
Celebrating "Miriam, Devorah and the Song of the Birds" "Flying Between Two Worlds" I will be in Denver speaking and exhibiting my work on Saturday, January 23rd at Temple Rodef Shalom 450 South Kearney Street Denver, Co 303. 399.0035 Please come and join me in Denver...
From Lilith Magazine about Sara Novenson
June 15, 2015, by Eleanor J. Bader This Artist Teaches Women Power The first thing you notice when looking at Sara M. Novenson’s paintings are the colors: Rich and vibrant, the blues, pinks, purples, reds, and yellows invite you to peer closely, and whether...
In The Shelter of Shekina’s Wings
These are the Sand Hill Cranes at the Bosque Del Apache, A wildlife refuge on the Rio Grande in New Mexico. To me, the Sand Hill Cranes are one of the most graceful, elegant, gorgeous creatures on this earth. Hearing the beautiful primordial sounds of their calls...
Painting at the Chama, Lessons from the River
When I arrive at my spot in the overlook, everything else in the world seems to float away with the current of this beautiful river.While in this state of grace, all that matters are the colors, the sounds and the smells that I am engulfed by. Every single time I...
My Father’s Tallit and the Great Women of the Bible
Sara Novenson is well known for her Jewish folk art and Women of the Bible series of limited edition prints. Since 1992 she has lectured and taught in synagogues, churches, museums and organizations (including Hadassah) throughout the US and Europe. This blog will...
Autumn’s New Work
Autumn’s New Work One of my favorite motifs is the Sandia Mountains during autumn at sunset. Sometimes, there is a moment when the mountains turn into a rainbow and the Chamisa flowers glow as if they carry the light of the sun within themselves. I find both of...
Future Workshops
The Women of the Bible workshop at Ghost Ranch was very successful. I will be facilitating workshops next year and will keep you posted via emails, my blog and web site.