THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Join Diane Best for a private virtual tour of her Santa Fe studio and discover how she transforms desert light into captivating art pieces. Explore her creative world from anywhere!
Join Diane Best for a private virtual tour of her Santa Fe studio and discover how she transforms desert light into captivating art pieces. Explore her creative world from anywhere!
Book with Santa Fe Art Tours
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Santa Fe Art Tours · Santa Fe, New Mexico
Experience an exclusive online studio visit with Diane Best, a talented painter and photographer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This private virtual tour invites you into Diane's creative sanctuary, where she captures the serene essence of desert landscapes through her art. You'll gain unique insights into her artistic process, inspired by the light and vastness of the Southwest wilderness. Diane shares stories behind her favorite pieces and explains how she preserves fleeting moments of natural beauty through her photography and paintings. This interactive experience is perfect for art lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone curious about creative inspiration drawn from nature. Hosted by Santa Fe Art Tours, the session offers a cozy, intimate setting for questions and discussion, making it not just a tour but a genuine connection with the artist and her work. Whether you're planning a future trip to Santa Fe or exploring from afar, Diane’s virtual studio visit brings the spirit of the desert directly to you.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities.
Once booked, you'll receive an email with a secure link and instructions to join the live online session.
No special software is needed; the tour runs on standard web browsers that support video streaming.
Yes! The experience includes a live Q&A segment where you can engage directly with Diane Best.
Please contact Santa Fe Art Tours; they may offer a recorded version or rescheduling options.
Yes, but it’s best suited for teens and adults interested in art and photography.
The tour time is scheduled in Mountain Time Zone (MT). Be sure to adjust according to your local time.
Santa Fe is one of the oldest cities in the US with rich Native American and Spanish colonial history influencing its vibrant art scene.
Artists in the region, including Diane Best, often highlight the importance of preserving the desert landscape and minimizing light pollution.
Santa Fe Art Tours connects visitors and collectors with the art, artists, and neighborhoods that define New Mexico's creative culture. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the company curates both in-person walking tours and live virtual studio visits that highlight regional galleries, artist studios, and contemporary practices. On the ground, guided walking experiences include a two-hour tour of the Canyon Road Arts District and an Old Town Albuquerque art and history walk that visits studios and the Albuquerque Museum. Online offerings feature intimate studio visits and conversations with working artists and makers—installation artists, fiber artists, book artists, photographers, and encaustic printmakers—plus a mindfulness art workshop led by a licensed art therapist. Each tour and studio visit emphasizes direct engagement: local guides share neighborhood history and gallery context during walking tours, while virtual sessions provide behind-the-scenes access to artistic processes and materials. Visitors learn about techniques, influences, and the research behind individual bodies of work, often with time for questions and dialogue. Santa Fe Art Tours positions itself as a resource for travelers, collectors, and lifelong learners seeking informed, art-focused experiences. The mix of Canyon Road gallery access, Old Town history, and structured online studio visits offers multiple ways to explore Southwestern and contemporary art. Booking information, scheduling, and specific artist lineups are provided per experience, enabling guests to choose the format and focus that best match their interests.
Book with Santa Fe Art Tours