My journey as an artist is deeply rooted in the cultures and stories of northern New Mexico. Growing up in Taos, surrounded by its vibrant mix of Indigenous and Hispanic …

I approached this portrait with the intention of capturing both the quiet resilience and layered identity that resonates here in Taos, New Mexico. I began by blocking in a warm …

In the heart of Northern New Mexico, where the land itself seems to hum with history, the art of weaving has long been a cornerstone of cultural expression. Passed down …

I asked ChatGPT to critique my current painting. It was pretty accurate. It hit many of the points I would. (ChatGPT’s analysis below) Critique of the Painting – Honest Thoughts …

Maybe I should paint a landscape, something grand and sweeping, the kind of thing that could hang in a doctor’s office and make patients forget, if only momentarily, the paper …

As I painted this, I really wanted to capture a sense of quiet strength—her gaze is steady, confident, almost challenging, but there’s warmth in it too. I played with bold, …

During past few months, I had the honor of showing my work at the historic Martínez Hacienda in Taos, New Mexico—a place that carries the spirit and stories of generations …

Thinking about galleries and gallerists that support and engage in the arena of contemporary southwest arts and artists. Southwestern artists, especially those influenced by the Taos Society of Artists (TSA), …

Appropriating Pueblo culture in painting, photography, video, and film comes with serious ethical, historical, and social concerns. Pueblo communities have long been represented by outsiders, often in ways that are …

As an artist with Hispanic heritage and a cultural experience that ties closely to the pueblo communities and their land, my work is deeply rooted in the shared histories, landscapes, …