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| 2960 Calle Parian, Mesilla, NM, 505 -526-8275, art@mesilla.com |
Step back in time and enjoy the talent of many local and international artists such
as Noel Espinoza, Steve Hanks, Rebecca Altuna, Fred Chilton, Miguel Varella, Donald Dowell and many others in this historical
gallery. Pat Garrett, the famous sheriff who shot Billy the Kid, is said to have had an office here.
William
Bonney contains one of the finest selections of kachinas, pottery, prints, storytellers, baskets, bronze sculptures and gold
jewelry. Get a taste of Southwestern art by viewing these wonderful works of art. Take
home a piece of the southwest from this well-known gallery. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00-5:00; Sun. 12:00-5:00. Closed
Monday. 2060 Calle Parian, Box 531, Mesilla, NM 88046 (505) 526-8275 art@mesilla.com
NOEL ESPINOZA
| Adobe Fence by Noel Espinoza |
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| Click on the picture for more art by Noel Espinoza |
Born in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, Noel Espinoza has learned and practiced his art as he
has studied life. Through his eyes and his brush, we are able to see the people and places which he knows best.
He shows them in the best light, at their best and brightest.His paintings bring alive a vision of times and places which
have made our world great. Although, he has never sought formal training, he has mastered the use of light and color
to bring his paintings alive. His education comes from hard work and extensive
travel around the world. He has never relied on his art for his livelihood, however, he has always been able to devote
more and more time to his painting. His realist, impression style appeals to a wide audience. He believes that
the formal elements of art, form, texture, line, value, color are the most important elements of art. He has great feeling
for the people and places which he paints. Noel Espinoza's paintings
are collected in this country and abroad. He has exhibited in many shows and is widely collected. To see a more of this outstanding artist's works, click on the picture of the Adobe Fence or on the Noel Espinoza
at the top of this article.
| San Albino Church in Mesilla, NM by Donald Dowell |
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DONALD GENE DOWELL
NEW MEXICO ARTIST DONALD GENE DOWELL, captures old ghost towns,
abandoned houses and similar structures familiar in Southwestern history. He keeps them alive while they are disappearing
from the landscape. Many people are concerned and are looking for something "new that is old". Donald Dowell
is a native New Mexican. He was born in Silver City and attended New Mexico State University where he majored in art.
He currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has displayed his art from coast to coast. His work has been
displayed in some of New Mexico's major magazine. The Government, Banker's Security, Inc. and many others
have promoted his work. He is collected by people who are looking for something "new that is old."
STEVE HANKS
| Angel in Hiding by Steve Hanks |
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Steve Hanks paints life and invites us to join and become a part of his paintings.
His attention to detail brings even sunlight and quilts to life. His artwork mainly reflects women and children.
Few artists can obtain the depth and emotion which Steve Hanks is able to capture. He tells us that he paints from life and
involves all of us in an emotional way with his paintings.
He was born in California and lived
there until his late teens when his parents moved to New Mexico. The coast and the ocean of California are shown in
many of his works even though he has remained and painted in New Mexico. After Hanks graduated from high school he attended
the University of California at Berkley and the Academy of Art in San Francisco and graduated from the California College
of Arts and Crafts in Oakland.
US Art has ranked Steve Hanks among America's 15 most
popular print artists from 1994 to 1997. In 1998 he was listed as the third most popular artist and in 2000, US Art
added him to it's Hall of Fame. He has won many awards and today is one of the most popular artists in New Mexico
where he lives and works.
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