Along the Rio Grande by Gayle Faucette Wisbon - Art Print from The Untapped Source

along the rio grande

by gayle faucette wisbon

Medium: Traditional
Artist Notes: One of my favorite places is along the Rio Grande off Alameda in Albuquerque. I especially like it in the winter because these grasses that grow along the water's edge turn a nice rust color. The air coming off the water is very crisp and cold. However, it's also beautiful during October, when the cottonwoods are yellow and the balloons are out for Balloon Fiesta. People enjoy biking, horseback riding, picnicing, and taking pictures in this area any time of the year.

Location: nm, us
Artist Biography: Originally from North Carolina, I moved to New Mexico in 1986. Only days after receiving a BFA from the University of North Carolina, I was in Albuquerque, excited about starting a new life in a new place. I've been here ever since, raising my family, painting and enjoying the beauty of this sta ...

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