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We place a strong emphasis on herd health and preventative care
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Karen Melody Shatar
A Touch of Glass
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A Touch of Glass
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Fused glass explorations using many modalities and multiple firings such as the incorporation of paints, mica, dichroic glass and paper design combinations create artistic and functional ware and jewelry, merging the practical and the whimsical.

Studying with a master teacher is a process of blossoming into the unknown and bringing the magic and mystery of clay into a form that resonates with my soul. I am fully committed to finding the joy of expression in clay as I learn new techniques and delve into the mystery of making. I use low fire and high fire glazes, an electric kiln and am in the process of building a propane kiln and exploring its uses.
As a writer and traveler, I have learned to enjoy the nuances of place, people, relationship and interaction with self and other. As a potter, I am learning to enjoy the same energies that exist within myself and bring them into expression. This is a magical journey into unknown territory that I find thrilling as it guides me into an almost meditative energy that speaks of aspects of my being that I have never before encountered.
Dianna Shomaker,
Encaustic & Mixed Media Painting
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Encaustic & Mixed Media Painting
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Dianna Shomaker Artist Statement: Welcome to my art world. I invite you to become acquainted with my work and what it means to me, and further your appreciation for the abstract art that has evolved in tandem with my life. Not all my work is abstract, as is also true of other artists, but I’m basically an intuitive soul. I love a good puzzle. That’s what art is, the unravelling of a puzzle through curiosity, experimentation, and observation. But most importantly to me, it is my intuition that drives what I do.
Now why, you may ask, is that of value for you when viewing my art. Where does it fit in with your impressions? Paintings are powerful tools for my ability to convey, to give me a voice for my inner world. That is the key to unraveling my art. It is as close as I can come to communicating meanings that are too nebulous to put into words.
I bring to the room a very diverse set of experiences throughout my lifetime and my values are based on that. Decisions weren’t always about art but art has always been a driving force. That is also true for the viewer. We are each wonderfully unique to our background. Treasure that uniqueness.
Ultimately, I paint because it beckons me down a pathway of exploration and understanding in this complex world. It is my continuing education. I consider a work successful when abstraction provokes and teases me, and hopefully the viewer, too; when it invites everyone into the unfolding drama on the canvas. Ultimately, I want it to be an enjoyable and enlightening journey for all.
Now why, you may ask, is that of value for you when viewing my art. Where does it fit in with your impressions? Paintings are powerful tools for my ability to convey, to give me a voice for my inner world. That is the key to unraveling my art. It is as close as I can come to communicating meanings that are too nebulous to put into words.
I bring to the room a very diverse set of experiences throughout my lifetime and my values are based on that. Decisions weren’t always about art but art has always been a driving force. That is also true for the viewer. We are each wonderfully unique to our background. Treasure that uniqueness.
Ultimately, I paint because it beckons me down a pathway of exploration and understanding in this complex world. It is my continuing education. I consider a work successful when abstraction provokes and teases me, and hopefully the viewer, too; when it invites everyone into the unfolding drama on the canvas. Ultimately, I want it to be an enjoyable and enlightening journey for all.
Ivana T. Starcevic,
Contemporary Visual Artist
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Gallery Representation:
Ghostwolf Gallery - @ghostwolf_gallery
Weems Gallery - @weemsgallery
Earthen Vessel Gallery - @earthenvesselgallery
Contemporary Visual Artist
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Gallery Representation:
Ghostwolf Gallery - @ghostwolf_gallery
Weems Gallery - @weemsgallery
Earthen Vessel Gallery - @earthenvesselgallery
Ivana Starcevic Bio:
Ivana Starcevic is a contemporary expressionistic painter currently residing and working in Corrales, New Mexico. She has long sought to capture “the spirit of place” in her artwork, finding inspiration from not only her current surroundings but also from the fragmented memories of her youth in Europe. From the age of four, Starcevic knew she wanted to be an artist. She earned a BFA in Ceramics and Studio Art and an MFA in Mixed Media from the Academy of Applied Arts University in Belgrade and completed postgraduate work in printmaking at the University of New Mexico.
Her paintings are rich in color, verve, and motion, whether interpreting raw landscapes, radiant light, or the brilliant colors of the New Mexico sky. Her current work, inspired by southwestern hues and views, is usually painted from memory, guided by intuition, and fueled by imagination.
Ivana's work, described by one critic as “unshakably cosmopolitan, irreversibly modern, and strikingly innovative,” has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and her pieces are held in both public and private collections including the City of Albuquerque “Art in Public Spaces”. She also has permanent collections of her paintings at the high-tech Senspex building and a collection of large paintings at the NM Cancer Center.
In 2022, Starcevic has been honored to be named a Local Treasure by the Albuquerque Arts Business Association.
Ivana Starcevic is a contemporary expressionistic painter currently residing and working in Corrales, New Mexico. She has long sought to capture “the spirit of place” in her artwork, finding inspiration from not only her current surroundings but also from the fragmented memories of her youth in Europe. From the age of four, Starcevic knew she wanted to be an artist. She earned a BFA in Ceramics and Studio Art and an MFA in Mixed Media from the Academy of Applied Arts University in Belgrade and completed postgraduate work in printmaking at the University of New Mexico.
Her paintings are rich in color, verve, and motion, whether interpreting raw landscapes, radiant light, or the brilliant colors of the New Mexico sky. Her current work, inspired by southwestern hues and views, is usually painted from memory, guided by intuition, and fueled by imagination.
Ivana's work, described by one critic as “unshakably cosmopolitan, irreversibly modern, and strikingly innovative,” has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and her pieces are held in both public and private collections including the City of Albuquerque “Art in Public Spaces”. She also has permanent collections of her paintings at the high-tech Senspex building and a collection of large paintings at the NM Cancer Center.
In 2022, Starcevic has been honored to be named a Local Treasure by the Albuquerque Arts Business Association.
Julie Wagner,
Paintings, Sculpture, Book
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Paintings, Sculpture, Book
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JULIE WAGNER - NEW WORK 2023 - Watercolors
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Krysteen Waszak,
Contemporary Plein Air Oil Painter
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Contemporary Plein Air Oil Painter
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Krysteen brings to her oil painting the same free spirited use of color, design and joie de vivre that is her signature of a lifetime. She says, "I see New Mexico and my subjects as bright, full of life and exciting, and that is how I paint them. I am happy to be out in the open spaces and mountains, observing and working to capture the landscape, changing light, clouds, and all manner of subjects."
Photo: Krysteen Painting
Photo: Krysteen Painting
Tammy Wenderlich
Textile Designer and Illustrator
Neal Wenderlich
Woodworker
Desert Bird Mercantile
Old Town Albuquerque Patio Market
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Textile Designer and Illustrator
Neal Wenderlich
Woodworker
Desert Bird Mercantile
Old Town Albuquerque Patio Market
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P.K. Williams,
Mixed Media/Collage, Painting
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Mixed Media/Collage, Painting
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P.K. Williams, Artist Statement:
The idea behind my work is to create brand new art from leftovers and ideas. The final piece looks nothing like the fragments from which they emerged. This, for me, is very exciting because it is a challenge to marry several oddments to create a pleasing composition which has been unified into a completely new form. This challenge keeps my desire to create fresh and energized.
I use “bits and pieces” of stained papers, painted papers and prints to create mixed media collages. I incorporate an assortment of media and methods into my work. Some of my favorite mediums include acrylics, graphite, pastels, ink, watercolor, and epoxy resin. Printmaking, no matter which type, is a method I enjoy integrating into my work. Paper excavation is yet another method I appreciate, and it goes without saying that painting, no matter what the medium, is best loved. Including a variety of mediums and methods adds another dimension to my work, additionally allowing me to add my own personal touches. The result is unique and just a bit mysterious.
While I deeply appreciate the technical skill it takes to recreate a representational scene from nature, it is not my personal intention. I am very much inspired by nature and often include an interpretation of various flora and fauna within my art; yet I do not feel the need to reproduce what I see. For me, it is much more satisfying to create something brand new. In doing so I hope to attract the interest of my audience. Once attracted, a variety of details captures their attention and draws them into my work. My hope is that my interpretation allows for people to create their own connections to my work. If I accomplish that, I am successful in my endeavors.
The idea behind my work is to create brand new art from leftovers and ideas. The final piece looks nothing like the fragments from which they emerged. This, for me, is very exciting because it is a challenge to marry several oddments to create a pleasing composition which has been unified into a completely new form. This challenge keeps my desire to create fresh and energized.
I use “bits and pieces” of stained papers, painted papers and prints to create mixed media collages. I incorporate an assortment of media and methods into my work. Some of my favorite mediums include acrylics, graphite, pastels, ink, watercolor, and epoxy resin. Printmaking, no matter which type, is a method I enjoy integrating into my work. Paper excavation is yet another method I appreciate, and it goes without saying that painting, no matter what the medium, is best loved. Including a variety of mediums and methods adds another dimension to my work, additionally allowing me to add my own personal touches. The result is unique and just a bit mysterious.
While I deeply appreciate the technical skill it takes to recreate a representational scene from nature, it is not my personal intention. I am very much inspired by nature and often include an interpretation of various flora and fauna within my art; yet I do not feel the need to reproduce what I see. For me, it is much more satisfying to create something brand new. In doing so I hope to attract the interest of my audience. Once attracted, a variety of details captures their attention and draws them into my work. My hope is that my interpretation allows for people to create their own connections to my work. If I accomplish that, I am successful in my endeavors.
Gayle Faucette Wisbon
Art from the Land of Enchantment
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Art from the Land of Enchantment
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Painting is something I have a strong need and desire to do. There is something very fulfilling about creating something with your own hands.
Here in New Mexico, the light, the colors and the shapes within the landscape are a never-ending source of inspiration for me. These elements are the perfect excuse for me to paint the way I do. Acrylics have become my medium of choice due to the rich colors, fast drying time and durability.From my own reference photos and sketches, I try to capture in paint the subjects that draw my attention. It could be flowers, a landscape, a time of day or just the way the light touches certain objects. It is my way of saving memories of things that leave me in awe.
Here in New Mexico, the light, the colors and the shapes within the landscape are a never-ending source of inspiration for me. These elements are the perfect excuse for me to paint the way I do. Acrylics have become my medium of choice due to the rich colors, fast drying time and durability.From my own reference photos and sketches, I try to capture in paint the subjects that draw my attention. It could be flowers, a landscape, a time of day or just the way the light touches certain objects. It is my way of saving memories of things that leave me in awe.
Susan is a Corrales, New Mexico-based mixed media artist creating
layered abstractions with acrylic, handmade papers, japanese sumi ink and collage.
layered abstractions with acrylic, handmade papers, japanese sumi ink and collage.
I create layered compositions that evolve from my inner landscape that weaves in and out of my outer world. They are explorations inspired by my lifelong fascination with paper, writing, overlays, manuscripts, calligraphic marks and formal concerns as well as dreams and memories, darkness and light. Translucency allows some layers to be revealed and altered by subsequent layers. Lines evoke time lines, life lines, the rhythm of the breath, heartbeat and the connection of brain and hand through brushstrokes. I am connected to life through a body of emotional and physical experience.