Debra Wadlington paints in a style that reflects the realism of the cultures of the American West and Southwest. Debra’s life-long passion resonates throughout her art with every stroke of color, skillfully capturing the indelible spirit of the land, the people, and traditions.
Native to New Mexico, where she attended school and began her career in art, Debra’s academic achievements include degrees in Bachelor of Science in Art, Bachelor of Art in Secondary Education Certification, and a Masters in Elementary Education. She has taught at various grade levels in primary and secondary schools, in addition to college as an adjunct Professor of Art. Debra resides in Texas where she continues to paint her passion.
Contact Debra at: DebraWadlingtonArt@gmail.com
GALLERIES and SHOWS
Jamison Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Museum of Western Art, Kerrville, TX
Joe and Joyce Walker Artist of the Year, Hobbs, NM
Lubbock Allied Art Show, Lubbock, TX
Tabor Art Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
The Exchange Gallery, Austin, TX
Noel-Wagner Museum, Spring Show, Odessa, TX
Llano Estacado Fall Show, Hobbs, NM
Carlsbad Area Art Show, Carlsbad, NM
Allied Art Gallery, Pasco, WA
Old Pecos Gallery, Carlsbad, NM
The Wild Rose, Old Town Albuquerque, NM
Monahans Annual Art Show, Monahans, TX
Ft. Worth Trinity Art Festival, Ft. Worth, TX
Raton Art Festival, Raton, NM
ART in PUBLIC PLACES (Debra’s art is prominently displayed)
Office of former Lt. Governor Diane Denish, Capital Building, Santa Fe, NM.
Offices of the mayors of Artesia, Carlsbad, and Loving, NM.
Hobbs Public Library, Hobbs, NM.
Centennial Celebrations Murals, Tatum USPS Post Office, Tatum, NM
Lea County Museum, Lovington, NM
ONE PERSON SHOWS
Southern New Mexico West Texas Oil and Gas Convention, Carlsbad, NM,
Lea County Museum, NM
The Art Gallery, Roswell, NM
Economic Development Retire Dinner for Senator Pete Domenici, NM
Hobbs Country Club, NM
Hobbs Sun News, NM
Lea County Center for the Arts, NM
Rockwind Community Golf Course and Restaurant, NM
En Sueno Bed and Breakfast, Hobbs, NM
Pacific Rim Restaurant, Hobbs, NM
Chamber of Commerce, Eunice, NM
Lea County Wireless Network, NM
Western Commerce Bank, Hobbs, NM
New Mexico Junior College, Panell Library, Hobbs, NM
University of the Southwest, Hobbs, NM
FEATURED in PRINT and ADVERTISING
Telephone Directory Book Front Covers:
Santa Fe, NM
Hobbs, NM
Carlsbad, NM
Artesia, NM
Advertising:
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