ARTIST RECEPTION FRIDAY, October 2, 2026 | 5-7 PM | EXHIBITION IS ON VIEW THROUGH SATURDAY, October 31, 2026 AT HSFF’S EL ZAGUÁN, 545 CANYON ROAD, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
Watercolor Workshop with the artist, October 24, 1-3:30 pm. Materials will be provided—no prior experience necessary. $175
Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
Historic Santa Fe Foundation is pleased to announce The Aspen Way, an exhibition of watercolor landscapes by Santa Fe-based painter, author, and musician Jim Doyle. The exhibition will be on view at the Gallery at El Zaguán on Canyon Road, October 2 through October 31.
About the Exhibition:
Historic Santa Fe Foundation (HSFF) is pleased to announce an exhibition featuring a vibrant new collection of watercolors by Santa Fe–based artist Dr. James Doyle. The exhibition highlights Doyle’s distinctive approach to capturing the iconic Aspen groves of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains through rich color, simple graphic lines, and dynamic energy.
This focused body of work stems from Doyle’s 30-year personal tradition of making annual spring and autumn treks into the local high country.
"Aspen trees in the southern Rockies are a classic subject for many painters and photographers," says Doyle. "I have been making annual spring and fall visits to our Aspen groves in the Sangre de Cristos for 30 years. It is a tradition of beauty, solitude, and crisp mountain air. This collection of watercolors is my approach to capturing the energy of these living communities with simple graphic lines and rich colors."
Working in a deep, vibrant key, Doyle challenges traditional watercolor boundaries by pushing for saturated tones, structural balance, and fine craftsmanship. His paintings at El Zaguán invite viewers to experience the vitality of the northern New Mexico wilderness through the eyes of an artist deeply rooted in the region.
About the Watercolor Workshop:
On October 24, join Jim Doyle for a watercolor workshop from 1–3:30 PM focused on painting Aspen trees. In this hands-on session open to all levels, Jim will share his techniques for working with watercolor. This workshop is limited to ten students. Advance registration is required. All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary.
Dr. James Doyle (b. 1959) is an American watercolorist, musician, and author based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Holding a Ph.D. in International Studies, Doyle has dedicated his life to creative expression, scholarship, and lifelong learning. He began painting avidly in 2003, developing a painterly style that seeks beauty, balance, and meticulous craftsmanship within water media.
Doyle’s artistic approach is deeply influenced by master painters, including Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper, Charles Burchfield, Milford Zornes, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Arthur Haddock. Through his work, he explores natural forms, skyscapes, water, the distinct personalities of animals, and imaginary landscapes—always striving to execute his subjects in a bold, vibrant key. He is the author of three books and continues to compose music and paint from his studio in Santa Fe.
