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"Cultivo de Cafe" by Meztli Ruzani, Oaxaca Mexico. 35.5 x 39 inches, grana cochinilla on canvas From her Primitive series of paintings which focus on primitive traditions and activities Ruzani utilizes natural pigments from Mesoamerican plants in many of her paintings in keeping with the theme, including this one painted solely with grana cochinilla, the tiny insect found on nopal cacti and the source of vibrant red dye and colors of red, scarlet and purple which have been used in textiles for hundreds of years. A collection of Meztli Ruzani's paintings are on display and available for purchase at Nuevo Santander Gallery.

"Mind If I Join You?", by Berry Fritz, 11x14", oil on linen. For those who might not know, Berry Fritz is a British born artist from the Ilse of Wight, off the Southern coast of England. She has resided in McAllen, Texas since 1975 and Nuevo Santander Gallery has been proud to represent her in South Texas for over twenty years. She is a signature member of Oil Painters of America, a distinction recognizing her skill and excellence in the fields of oil painting and representation art. Her style of painting draws inspiration from 17th Century Dutch Masters and American painters of the 19th Century. To her light is everything. Her paintings are on display and available to purchase in the gallery.

Giving a shout out to all our furry, loyal friends on International Dog Day. Painting featured, "Rock Solid", 9 x 12", oil on canvas by artist Luke Frazier. This painting is available to purchase at Nuevo Santander Gallery.

"Alegria III" Artist, Maria de Rosario Trevino 15.75 x 15.75 inches, acrylic on canvas. Alegria III is the third and final in a series each focusing on a different animal removed from nature and complimented by bold saturated colors. This piece is on display and available for purchase at Nuevo Santander Gallery.

New Arrival! "Water Hole with Day Lilies," 24 x 32", acrylic on panel, (1980), by the late Texas artist Stephen Rascoe (1924-2008) Rascoe's impressionistic naturalism lovingly captures the beauty of a watering hole in Reagan Wells where the artist used to swim in as a child. This painting is one of a new selection of his works to be featured in the gallery. It's on display and available for purchase at Nuevo Santander Gallery.

Nuevo Santander Gallery is proud to be displaying a new collection of vintage Mexican masks. From festival dance masks to collectible decorative ones, they are each a unique expression of a timeless form of folk art that goes back to ancient times. All are available for purchase in our gallery,

Skillfully employing a bit of "Trompe L'oeil" (trick of the eye) technique, this oil on linen painting with a solid frame of mesquite has the ability to make you look up close to see if the silver heart Milagro or perhaps the handkerchief is not tacked directly on. This completely unique piece - a would be dedication to an unnamed Soldadera, the name given to women who fought alongside the men in the Mexican Revolutionary War, is a heartfelt reminder of an important historical moment when women fought not just for the cause, but as a way of breaking oppressive gender roles. "Mi Soldadera", by Berry Fritz, 16 x 20", oil with mesquite frame. On display and available for purchase at Nuevo Santander Gallery.

“Hacerte un lugar en el mundo” by Argentine artist Antonio Segui (1934-2022), 39 x 39", acrylic on canvas. One of the most internationally renowned Argentinian artists, Segui gave life to a vivid, graphic world, which seems to come from the universe of comics. Often satirical, his artwork such as this one bears one of his signature themes - the urban hustle and bustle. Come visit us to see this vibrant painting, which is on display and available for purchase at Nuevo Santander Gallery.

New Arrival! "Tree of Life" by Fany Mares. 36 x 48", acrylic on canvas. Filled with icons and symbols often featured separately in her artwork, representing universal themes of luck, love and strength, just to name a few, here they find their collective home with the popular tree of life motif holding the stage. This abundant Tree of Life is whimsical, lush, and vibrant, a word I use often when describing Mares' art. This painting is bound to bring color and joy to any room it hangs in. It is on display and available for purchase at Nuevo Santander Gallery.

Edith Maskey, "Familia Tradition", watercolor, 11 x 15". This lovely piece captures an everyday scene of village life in Mexico and is on display and available for purchase at Nuevo Santander Gallery.

New Arrival: "La Cazuela" by Texas artist Sue Sill, 16x20", acrylic on canvas. On display and available for purchase at Nuevo Santander Gallery.

"Justicia" by Fany Mares Potter, 48 x 60", acrylic on canvas. 3rd Place Winner at the IMAS Annual Members Juried Art Show. In her painting, Fany Mares has included the popular symbols of lady Justice in one high impact piece using her signature highly saturated style of flowing movement and texture. An equally beautiful and reverent piece that is on display and available for purchase at Nuevo Santander Gallery.