​RioBravoFineArt® Gallery Artists Show
In the First Floor Main Gallery
JAN 9 – MAR 31, 2021

​Selected Works From 17 RBFA Gallery Artists

Roy van der Aa, Martye Allen, Wiz Allred, Dave Barnett, Delmas Howe,
Noël Hudson, Katharine Kreisher, Darlene Olivia McElroy, 
Gregory Montreuil, Leo Neufeld, Susan Noreen, Ricky Padilla,
Miguel Pino, **William Bertrum Sharp, A collection of his work**
Joel Smith, Harold Joe Waldrum, Nolan Winkler

R O Y  V A N   D E R   A A

Born in Amsterdam, Holland, Roy van der Aa grew up in Montreal, Canada.  As a teen he earned a study scholarship to Amsterdam and Paris with a painting group. His formal education includes 2 years of Fine Art specialty at John Abbott College, and 3 years at Concordia University in Montreal studying printmaking and archaeology.  He considers himself to be a full time, professional artist from 1978. In 1981, he founded Zones, a cooperative fine arts studio and exhibition space for contemporary art open until he moved to the US in 1989. 
He has exhibited with the group ArtForms since its inception in 1997, with the Border Artists and the Insighters, a local group with a metaphysical focus. He has had over 100 solo, 2 person and group shows. Since 2008, Roy has shown in Truth or Consequenses, Carrizozo, Socorro, Alamogordo, Mesilla, Silver City, Roswell and El Paso, TX. Roy’s work is held in private and public collections in Canada and the US.
Roy has been a practicing graphic artist since 1976 and has published the INK Newspaper for 19 years. Roy lives in Las Cruces, New Mexico with his wife, author Robin L. Baxa, and their filmmaker son, Rowan.

Three Strikes Mixed Media 11” x 8.5” $200

Over a Barrel Mixed Media 11” x 8.5” $200

Maple Dusk Mixed Media 11” x 8.5” $200

Bigger Belly Flop Mixed Media 22” x 17” $200 Private Collection

​M A R T Y E  A L L E N

After 35 years with my hands in clay, I am coming back to my roots to paint and print.  Painting has been a part of my life for as long as I could hold a brush (which has been a very, very long time).  Printmaking is new but to me is just another way to draw which, like painting, goes back to my earliest memories.  There is no plan yet to give up clay.  I just plan to be really busy and see how things unfold.
All of my work, no matter the medium, holds imagery in common.  The greatest source of inspiration for my images are from the exquisite, funny animals, both real and imagined, on Mimbres pottery from the American Southwest.  Cave paintings of France and Spain as well as stone carvings by the Inuit people of Canada are also strong influences.   My hope is to incorporate the life and spirit of all these elements in my own work.

Here I am Martye Allen drypoint etching, 4½" x 3½" image size 12" x 9½" framed $95.00

Circle of Friends Martye Allen earthenware clay, 4½" x 9½" x 9½" $325.00 Private Collection

Here I am Martye Allen drypoint etching, 4½" x 3½" image size $95.00

Circle of Friends Martye Allen earthenware clay, 4½" x 9½" x 9½" $325.00 Private Collection

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W I Z  A L L R E D

Wiz Allred is a distinguished artist whose works are collected on every continent but Antarctica, including high-profile collections at the Marina City buildings in Chicago and the US Pentagon.  Allred has worked in myriad aspects of the visual arts, including illustration, billboards, graphic design, watercolor, oils, acrylics, metals, and stone.
Although he has worked in many genres, Allred primarily paints landscapes, seeking to capture the peculiar light of Northern New Mexico and all that it touches: mountains, forests, rivers, snow, and sky.

"Winter's Reflection" 2020 Wiz Allred acrylic on linen, 16" x20" $2,650.00

Bossy 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas $2650

D A V E   B A R N E T T

Regardless of a painter’s passion for a certain approach, there invariably comes a time when the artist needs a break from the humdrum that has become tiring or even boring. The final work might not be boring, but the process is what wears thin. What you are seeing here of my recent work is the result of my taking a break from the ordinary. While it might be seen as very contemporary, it is actually retrograde, a looking back, a re-visitation of an old technique that had its origins in the 1960’s. PVA (polyvinyl acetate) image transfer was quite avant-garde then, for this synthetic resin itself was new and found to have many uses. The images seen here might first fit the category of collage, but in the strictest sense, the process is simply another way of painting. The materials used in these mixed media works are: PVA, magazine clippings, inkjet-printed photos, pencil, charcoal pencil and oil pastels. The subject matter in each work varies as to what interested me at the time and which images lent themselves best to the process. 

Goodbye Norma Jean Dave Barnett mixed media, 30" x 31½" $1,920.00

That Mountain Dave Barnett mixed media, 50" x 52" $5,400.00

PERFCT Mixed Media, 50”x52” $5,400.00 2020

Mont Sainte Dos de Tortue Dave Barnett mixed media, 50" x 52" $5,400.00

D E L M A S   H O W E

​Delmas is one of nine recipients of New Mexico 2006 Governor's Awards for
Excellence in the Arts.

Sunday Afternoon Dave - 2005 Delmas Howe oil on canvas, 30" x 40” fr. 35½ x 45½” $3,000.00

In the work of Delmas Howe, there is always a tension between the illusions
versus the reality of America society. His “cowboy” paintings collide head-on with
that great myth machine – the American West.

Fresh Air 1 - 2013 Delmas Howe oil on canvas 50” x 46”, fr. 53” x 49” $4,500.00

Before the Storm II Delmas Howe oil on canvas, 30" x 28" fr. 40” x 38” $1,800.00

Fresh Air 2 – 2013 Delmas Howe oil on canvas, 40” x 30” fr. 43” x 32¾ $3,000.00

The Day Before the Golden Afternoon - 2018 Delmas Howe oil on canvas, 24" x 20" $1,500.00

N O Ë L   H U D S O N ​

Noël’s museum quality works of art, inspired by Nature and the inner worlds of Spirit, merge abstraction and representation through bold design, expressive
​use of color and pattern, line variation and movement.​

A Verdant Sanctuary Patterns of Nature Series #60 oil on canvas 30” x 40” $4200

Throughout my long career I have been inspired to work both abstractly and representationally in a variety of mediums. Often, one means of expression will supersede the other or, at times, both will merge in combination, which challenges me to create a harmonious composition that fully expresses my feelings and connection to my subject. Influenced by paintings of the Post-Impressionists van Gogh, Klimt, Bonnard and Vuillard and the contemporary works of Richard Diebenkorn, Joan Mitchell and Alfredo Arreguin as well art historical references to Persian miniatures, Japanese prints, Guatemalan and Mexican textiles and Islamic architecture, my work reflects my love of bold design, expressive use of color, pattern, line and shape variation with guidance from the whisperings of my inner voice.​

Fall Whispers Patterns of Nature Series #56 oil on canvas 14” x 11” $1400

Fireworks at Midnight Patterns of Nature Series #57 oil on canvas 14” x 11” $1400

Brown Sugar in Autumn Patterns of Nature Series #58 oil on canvas 24” x 30” $3500

Dancing in Light and Shadow Patterns of Nature Series #49 oil on canvas 36” x 48” $4900

Late Fall, Early Snow Patterns of Nature Series #59 oil on canvas 24” x 30" $3500

Dancing on the Edge Patterns of Nature Series #47 oil on canvas 36” x 48” $4900

K A T H A R I N E   K R E I S H E R

Katharine Kreisher lives between Truth or Consequences and Oneonta, NY, where she is Professor of Art, Department of Art and Art History Hartwick College. 
M.F.A., MA The University at Albany, State University of New York. B.S. Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs. Katharine teaches courses in documentary photography and alternative processes as well as photo-related printmaking methods. Her autobiographical work centers on highly manipulated photographic images and photo-etchings. Kreisher is a founding member of the Round House Press at Hartwick College. She was an artist in residence at Millay Colony for the Arts, Austerlitz, NY. Kreisher has been part of numerous exhibitions including "Hair" curated by Alison Ferris for John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI, and the international traveling exhibition, "Diamonds are Forever: Artists and Writers on Baseball." Her work has been collected by The Center for Photography at Woodstock and Albany Institute of History and Art, among others.

Unidentified Woman VIII: Threads Katharine Kreisher digital photograph, thread, collage, 3½" x 3½" image / framed, 14¼" x 13½" $600.00

Contemplating Peace: Angel Near & Far Katharine Kreisher diptych constructed digitally from digital photograph and scanned ballgown 22" x 7½" image / 30¼" x 13¾" framed $600.00

Contemplating Peace: Frozen Pond and Miriam's Ring Katharine Kreisher diptych constructed digitally from scanned pinhole photographs (Holga plastic film camera) 22" x 7½" image / 30¼" x 13¾" framed $600.00

Contemplating Peace: Waiting Katharine Kreisher diptych constructed digitally from pinhole photograph and scanned sewing basket 22" x 7½" image / 30¼" x 13¾" framed $600.00

D A R L E N E   O L I V I A   Mc E L R O Y

Santa Fe Contemporary Narrative Mixed Media Painter
Darlene creates richly textured paintings with veiled stories that dream of a 
mysteriously contemporary nostalgia. These figurative works of art with collaged
elements and found objects are created with a slightly gothic view of life
​while having a great deal of fun! 

Desert Tango Darlene Olivia McElroy mixed media, 12” x 36” $1700

Sugar Baby 40" x 30"mixed media on canvas

Sugar Daddy 40" x 30"mixed media on canvas

The richly textured mixed media paintings of Darlene Olivia McElroy reflect the vision of an artist whose involvement with man’s primal origins, sins, and religious conflicts has developed an imagery at once sensuously primitive and startlingly sophisticated.
Weaving through textural surfaces, found objects, and rich symbolism, the viewer is drawn into a visual world where color plays the role of an atmospheric veil encompassing the personal myths of the artist.

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G R E G O R Y   M O N T R E U I L​

The German philosopher Walter Benjamin wrote, "color is something spiritual, something whose clarity is spiritual so that when colors are mixed they produce nuisances of color, not a blur." Montreuil delves into the complexity of color with a mix of analysis, intuition and intention. Unafraid, Montreuil works toward the dynamic of freedom and control using several approaches as necessary. While this depersonalizes his autographic signature, it allows him to express in the work a spiritual unity. Along with his contemporaries, Montreuil deals with the historical implications of classical abstraction but remains open to the necessity of
​inventing new parameters for the future of painting.

All Around-2020 Gregory Montreuil oil on canvas 25.5 x 19.5 $1,800.00

Port Inconnue-2020 Gregory Montreuil oil on canvas 60 x 48 $3,500.00

L E O   N E U F E L D

Hershel Leo Neufeld oil on canvas, 14”x16” framed 20”x 22¼” $3,500.00 1999

Contemporary American Artist
"I didn’t choose to be an artist. I feel compelled to do this work, like I was born to paint in the tradition of the Old Masters. The Old Masters are profound in their interpretations of life, and art provides a deeper, more meaningful way for me to connect with, observe, and interpret the world. In the act of creation, I feel connected to something greater than myself.
​This universal feeling transcends time and space."

Fall Chamisa Leo Neufeld oil on canvas, 21”x16” framed 20”x 16¾” $500.00 2016

Chamisa Leo Neufeld oil on canvas, 16”x24” framed 17½”x 25½” $1,00.00 2019

S U S A N   N O R E E N

I happen upon a PBS special, “The Cardboard Bernini”, featuring Connecticut artist James Grashow.
I was so intrigued, I just had to give it a try. After some research I found quite a lot of cardboard artists making some amazing pieces from small and intricate, to large installations.
 It has been a most rewarding experience to include sculptures with painting.
The whole process is pure delight. -  Susan Noreen  -

“2020” or "The 2020's" Susan Noreen acrylic on canvas, 20”x 24” $500.00 2020

My Old Cat Tuffy Susan Noreen acrylic on canvas, 24”x 18” framed 28½” x 22½” $500.00 2020

The Prelude Susan Noreen acrylic on canvas, 24”x 12” $300.00 2020 Private Collection

The Grande Finale Susan Noreen acrylic on canvas, 24”x 12” $300.00 2020 Private Collection

                   The Prelude & The Grande Finale, Susan Noreen
​                   acrylic on canvas, 24”x 24” as a diptych $500.00 2020    

Shaman Susan Noreen acrylic on cardboard 26” x8” x 13” $450.00 2019

Birds of New Mexico Susan Noreen acrylic on cardboard 24” x 18½”x 18½” $550.00 2020

Day of The Dead Turtle Susan Noreen acrylic on cardboard 28” x 5” x 25” $450.00 2020

Road Atlas Susan Noreen acrylic on cardboard 23½” x 17¾” x 17¾” $550.00 2020

R I C K Y   P A D I L L A

Ricky was born on April 29, 1980 in Socorro, New Mexico. He is Navajo from Alamo, New Mexico and has lived there his entire life. Other than high school art classes Ricky is a self taught artist.  He works in acrylics, pencil, pastels, charcoal and clay. His colorfully vibrant paintings include landscapes, portraits, animals, and Spiritual Navajo and Apache subjects.  He also makes traditional Native American pottery.
“I’ve been an artist since I could hold a pencil so to speak, really since I was three.  I would like to grow more as an artist and be able to help the students at the Alamo Community School grow as well. When I was young there were so many artists on the Reservation- weavers, silversmiths, sand painters, bead artists and so much more. Today only a few are left. We have so many talented youngsters at Alamo.  I want to show the younger generation you make a good living following your dreams doing art of any sort.”
Ricky has been working intensely in acrylics since 2016.  His canvases are usually quite large.  He has been selling his work since high school. He does accept commission work. His recent shows include: Vertu Gallery, Socorro, NM -2016, Socorro Coffee Shop, Socorro NM-2016, New Mexico State Fair, ABQ, NM- 2016, Rio Bravo Gallery, T or C, NM- 2017, New Mexico State Fair, ABQ- 2017

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Day Dancer Ricky Padilla acrylic on canvas, 24" 24" $1,500.00

Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed Ricky Padilla acrylic on canvas, 64" 36" $2,000.00

Sky Dancer Ricky Padilla acrylic on canvas, 24" 24" $1,700.00

M I G U E L   P I N O​

Native New Mexico artist. Self taught and producing art work by the age of 10.
Attended the University of New Mexico in 1969 as an Art Major. 
Currently has three drawings at the New Mexico State Capital as part of
the New Mexico Legislative Arts Collection. 
At this time, after designing the American Mine Workers Memorial and working with Reynaldo (Sonny) Rivera, we will place it at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. 
Retired and residing in Socorro County producing photography as well. 

Abuelita graphite lithograph , 39" x 29" paper size Bio: Inéz Córdova of Truchas, NM. Born blind and mother of three children. Died at the age of 103 $1,200.00

Don Romero e graphite lithograph, 15" x 22" paper size Bio: Resident of Córdova, NM. The few treasured possessions are usually placed on the mantle and serve for subjects of discussion. $375.00

Zapatero graphite lithograph, 22" x 30" paper size Bio: IMr, Ortega, owner of the City Shoe Repair in Santa Fe, NM. His kind and friendly personality with a fine touch of humor $675.00

W I L L I A M   B E R TR U M   S H A R P
A collection of his work

The Gallery Artist Show will exhibit a collection of works by William Bertrum Sharp. The founder of RioBravoFineArt Gallery, H. Joe Waldrum, assembled, during his early career as an artist, quite a collection of pieces by Sharp. The Sharp collection is an important part of the art inventory held by RioBravoFineArt Gallery. On display will be works in a variety of media. There are a number of exceptional impressionistic pieces on panel.

Untitled William Bertrum Sharp oil on panel, 12" x 14¼ price on request

Untitled William Bertrum Sharp oil on panel, 12" x 16" price on request

Untitled William Bertrum Sharp oil on panel, 12½" x 14¼" price on request

J O E  S M I T H

My painting goal is to order symbolic fragments into a state of pure painting. They are not concerned with a description of the seen world, rather they are involved with the mystery of the human experience. Our ambiguities and contradictions are isolated into a pictorial form that can be contemplated; a form where multiple meanings may be examined, where shifting states of consciousness are engaged. My oil paintings do not represent emotion. They transcend it.

Glorification Joel Smith oil on canvas. 51" x 41" $6,000.00

Intervention Joel Smith oil on canvas, 28" x 22" $1,000.00

Collapse Joel Smith oil on canvas, 22" x 28" $1,000.00

Contest Joel Smith oil on canvas, 28" x 22" $1,000.00

Glorification Joel Smith oil on canvas. 51" x 41" $6,000.00

Kite Flying Joel Smith oil on canvas, 28" x 22" $1,000.00

H.   J O E  W A L D R U M   T R U S T

In 1980 Waldrum began to sketch and paint the Spanish churches of  northern New Mexico. His decision to focus on the sacred adobe structures of the high desert was the critical breakthrough in his art. For Waldrum the churches represent the physical and spiritual reality of the Penitente  people of New Mexico -- the focus of their personal faith and a pervasive part of their daily lives. In 1982 he wrote: "The people of this area have focused their collective thought on their churches. As an artist it is my job  to distill that focus until it communicates." Patricia Janis Broder, The American West:The Modern Vision, (Little, Brown & Co., Boston)

E.25-Un triángulo amarillo.
A yellow triangle. 
1994
aquatint etching, plate: 13 x 13 paper: 20 x 20, edition of 80, Artist Edition $2,600 w/o frame

E.31-La reflexión del paisaje en la ventana a la izquierda de la ventana hacia el oeste de la capilla de San Antonio de Chacón, or San Teodoro - (AKA: San Teodoro / AKA: La reflexión)
 The reflection of the landscape in the window to the left of the window that faces west in the chapel of Saint Anthony at Chacón or Saint Theodore - (AKA: San Teodoro / AKA: La reflexión) 2000 
aquatint etching, plate: 17 x 17, edition of 68, Artist Edition. $2,600 w/o frame

E.28-Las sombras al lado norte de la iglesia de San Francisco de Asís de Ranchos de Taos.
 The shadows at the north side of the church of San Francis of Asís at Ranchos de Taos.
1997 
aquatint etching, plate: 14 x 14 paper: 22 x 22, edition of 62, Artist Edition. $3,200

E.12-Las sombras y la cruz negra arriba de la capilla de Sangre de Cristo de Cuartelez.
The shadows and the black cross above the chapel of the Blood of Christ at Cuartelez.
 1985-86 
aquatint etching, plate: 12 x 12 paper: 20 x 20, edition of 54, Artist Edition $2,700 w/o frame

N O L A N   W I N K L E R

A couple of the pieces shown here are directly due to the pandemic we are facing: THE ROAD WAS LONG AND SLOW and WHEN YOUR HEART IS STRONG. Two others, the round ones are shown because of a cancelled exhibit due to the pandemic. It is my hope to have my work resonate with viewers in an emotional manner, however they perceive it. I am always happy to know what the viewer gets from the work. Usually so different from my original intent and that is what makes art so wonderful.
​Nolan Winkler Hillsboro, NM

World without End, Amen 2020 Nolan Winkler acrylic on round canvas, 20" x 20" $500.00

I wake in Wonder. I wake at Half Past Four 2020 Nolan Winkler acrylic, charcoal, crayon on panel. 24" x 24" $2,200.00

Summer Time at the BatTower 2020 Nolan Winkler acrylic on canvas, 30" x 24" $1,000.00

The Road was Long & Slow 2020 (Pandemic Painting) acrylic & charcoal on canvas, 24" x 24" $2,000.00

Come to the Light 2020 Nolan Winkler acrylic on round canvas, 20" x 20" $500.00

When your Heart is Strong 2020 Nolan Winkler acrylic, crayon, charcoal on panel, 20" x 20" $1,800.00