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Roseta Santiago

anta Fe artist Roseta Santiago’s still life and figurative paintings are exceptional works of Western art. Recognized and collected internationally, they convey the artist’s understanding of light and shadow to reflect the depth and character of her subjects. Like soul and spirit, they radiate through the depths of the oil to] moved to New Mexico in 2000. Her surroundings inspire her. “I paint every day that I can,” she says. “And every day I have something new to say about art and why I am so consumed. I am completely inspired and will celebrate my senses and my life by painting and storytelling, because I cannot help myself. It is this gift to paint my thoughts that inspires me to pick up my brushes and embark on a journey of discovery. That is why I paint.” To see more of her work, visit Blue Rain Gallery [].

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