Anita Keegan loves living in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico. She enjoys painting the abundant wildlife and diverse landscapes that fill her world. She is a retired nurse and is finally realizing her dreams of being an artist living in the high country. She is actively involved in the local art community, paints every day, is grateful every day for this opportunity, and is pursuing a degree in fine art.

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

  • Life Portrait Workshop with Ardis Hood, 2007
  • Ann Templeton Workshop, 2007
  • Figure Studies and Plein Air Workshops with Michelle Chrisman of Taos, 2008
  • "Capturing the Essence" Wildlife Workshop with Julie T. Chapman in Kalispell, Montana, 2008
  • Virgil Stephens Workshops, January and April, 2010
  • Studied oil painting with Lorene Caywood of Capitan for three years
  • Currently pursuing a degree in fine art from ENMU, Ruidoso, NM.

SHOWS

  • Featured Artist at Oso Art Gallery, Capitan, NM, July 2007
  • Art in Public Places for Emerging Artists, Ruidoso, NM 2007
  • Alto Artists Studio Tour 2007 and 2008
  • Chamber Music Festival Art Show and Sale, Ruidoso 2007 and 2008
  • Lincoln County Art Loop Tour 2009 and 2010
  • Biennale Grande Show, Hubbard Museum of the American West, 2010
    (Honorable Mention for African Geese)

Currently represented by Pinon Pottery in Ruidoso Downs, NM

CONTACT Anita: Email akenkee@hotmail.com • 575.937.6779
PO Box 428, Ruidoso, NM 88355

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