Artists of the Month: October 2017

Judy Bess

Judy is a Las Cruces acrylic painter who specializes in capturing the vivaciousness and beauty of the desert Southwest. She was a fine arts major at Ohio State University, completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and earned a Master of Arts degree at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She has studied with Annetta Hoover, Nancy Frost Begin and Mary Zawacki. After retiring from a long business career in Detroit with General Motors and Electronic Data Systems, she returned to painting, being juried into several prestigious exhibits. Her work can be seen Las Cruces and in private collections.

Roxana Quinnell

Roxana, a mixed-media artist, emulates portrait personalities of animals in a combination of pencil and acrylic glazes, which boggles the imagination with their expressions. Roxana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art and Education from the University of Montana Western. She is active in local exhibitions and organizations. Her artwork has been purchased by presidents of the United States as well as international collectors.

New Gallery Artist

Jane Madrid

Jane is an oil and acrylic painter. She has lived in Las Cruces since 1959, and has been painting since the age of eight. After retiring from an information technology career in the U.S. Attorney's Office, she studied with many prominent national artists. Jane’s artistic themes center around nature, with particular emphasis on animals, flowers and landscapes. Her works have been displayed at numerous locations in and around Las Cruces.

In addition, the gallery artists offer art in many media, which include:
original paintings, photography, jewelry, art tile, fabric collage,
stained glass and gourds, as well as affordable note cards and prints.
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