Big Happy Gallery Exhibition through January 17, 2026

Linda Armantrout’s luminous paintings explore connection, color, and animal presence—images that feel both tender and otherworldly.

"Messengers of Change""Hovering between light and shadow, “Messengers of Change” evokes a quiet, watchful presence—part guardian, part omen. Armantrout’s use of deep indigos and luminous whites turns the figure into a threshold being, carrying news from one state to another. As in much of her work, animals become conduits for connection, intuition, and transformation, asking us to pause and listen for what is shifting beneath the surface." Stephen Parise

"Ascension’ by Linda Armantrout — a dreamlike convergence of animal guardians moving through light and shadow. Armantrout’s luminous palette and flowing lines evoke the quiet pulse of connection between seen and unseen worlds. This painting feels like a breath held between realms, where instinct, spirit, and transformation rise together.-Stephen Parise

"Ascension"

See 7 paintings made by Linda Armantrout in 2025. They have been hung beautifully and cohesively by Stephen Parise and Carl Smith owners of Big Happy Gallery, 1300 Luisa Street, #3A, Santa Fe New Mexico. For Youtube slideshows of the Opening reception and images, click. Also see exhibition photos at www.bighappygallery.com 

The Exhibit ...will we know what they are saying? is on view through 1/17/26. Big Happy Gallery, 1300 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, Friday and Saturday 12-5pm. Starting January 8 also on Thursdays.

Open January 8,9,10 and 15,16,17/ 12-5 pm

Although the gallery remains closed until next week (reopening 1/8/26),
please contact Big Happy Gallery for an appointment or any additional information.

Linda Armantrout Exhibition at Big Happy Gallery

Waiting to be seenLinda Armantrout: …will we know what they are saying?

On view: December 5, 2025–January 17, 2026
Opening reception: Friday, December 5, 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: 1300 Luisa Street, #3A, Santa Fe, New Mexico

"In her exhibition, …will we know what they are saying?,
Linda Armantrout continues her exploration of the interconnection between the spiritual and natural worlds. Each painting serves as a contemplative act—a visual prayer—guided by meditation and intuition. Her engagement with animal imagery reflects a deepening awareness of kinship across species. By privileging emotional resonance over intellectual control, Armantrout allows the unexpected to shape meaning as it emerges through the act of painting."—Stephen Parise

The title of the exhibition comes from the Gary Lawless poem, When The Animals Come To Us.

See recent work and available paintings.

Big Happy Gallery please check website for hours. 

Eldorado Studio Tour then Big Happy Gallery

Armantrout Studio is sending a BIG thank you to Margo Spellman, Editor of Greet Eldorado Magazine for a terrific article about Linda and her participation in the 33rd Annual Eldorado Studio Tour. Also gratitude to Daniel Quat for the terrific cover photo and for helping to put Linda at ease.

Read the Greet Eldorado issue online. Or read the Linda Armantrout article on Linda's art blog.

More good fortune ahead.

Big Happy Gallery located at 1300 Luisa Street in Santa Fe will be hosting a solo show of Linda's paintings in December. The opening will be December 5, 5-7pm. The show will be up until January 17, 2026. Revisit this website for holiday hours closer to December.

New Work will be shown at the Eldorado Studio Tour

See the work done in Armantrout Studio in 2025 and previous years at the 2025 Eldorado Studio Tour on September 20 and 21. The catalogue is published online! Check out the amazing artists in this years tour. Print catalogues will be available at the Preview Gallery on September 19th from 5-7pm and all weekend. The 33rd Annual Eldorado Studio Tour will not disappoint.

Linda Armantrout's paintings continue to provoke positive responses from visitors. Last year over 165 people enjoyed time in the Gallery and Studio at 4 Reno Road in Santa Fe. Armantrout Studio is pleased that Roger Farwell will return to play classical guitar on Sunday afternoon. See previous years at the Youtube Channel.

Paintings can be previewed at Available Paintings. Armantrout Studio is open by appointment year round.
Paintings will be presold. Call 505-660-9020 to let us know when you can  come.  

A Personal Note

We spent the weekend at the SITE Santa Fe International opening. (Member Preview, the brilliant Cecelia Alemani with artist panel, , Karla Knight art talk). We are recharged. The next 6 months we will go to each site and return to main SITE to take it all in. Also, Turner Carroll Gallery on Canyon has a wonderful exhibit of Nadya Tolikonnikova's work. I am back in my studio and painting for Eldorado Studio Tour, and for an exciting opportunity in December...more on that later. To see my latest work go to my NMWA Registry page. Or click through to Available Paintings.