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"Deep in Another World," Acrylic

Jo-an Smith Studios at 221 N. Main, Las Cruces, NM, is open Saturdays from 10 to Noon and each "First Friday" from 4-7. Patricia Dunn is our current Guest Artist with her beautiful "Fiber Art." 

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"Our Enchanted Land," Oil
I invite you to enter my world.........
I   grew up  in the Pacific Northwest and eventually lived all over in the Western Hemisphere, including Alaska, Argentina, El Salvador, and Panama.  The many diverse places have influenced my art, a passion since childhood.  Once I settled in New Mexico in 1972, this enchanted land has inspired me  in many  ways. My earliest paintings were primarily landscapes, including many of our ancient cliff dwellings. I also explored the inner landscapes of chile peppers and created a series of Virgin of Guadalupe designs on gold leaf.    More  recently I have been fascinated by the gem like images from the Hubble Space Telescope. My quest continues, nourished by my love of New Mexico and its many diversities.
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