"These jewel-like paintings intuitively fuse different aesthetic traditions, folk art and old master, with natural grace and an uncanny quality that may be a species of magic." —American Arts Quarterly
I write this post from the safety of home. I wish everyone and their loved ones wellness and kindness during these difficult times. Today I share a recent drawing that has uplifted me. The clasped hands are symbolic of our togetherness even in the midst of social distancing, and the birds are symbolic of hope…
My inspiration for this body of work came from a desire to combine the language of flowers with an anthology of poetry. I selected poems and imagery that are evocative of paradise gained and lost.
Thank you to everyone who has made 2019 a wonderful year full of good friendships and milestones. I wish you all a prosperous and happy 2020. To celebrate the New Year I am releasing three new hand paintings. I found myself lately longing for the delicacy of these intimate little images and have several new…
I am honored to be participating in a group show "Making Her Mark: Art by Women" at the Meyer Gallery, Park City. Opening reception on August 30th from 6-9 pm during Park City Gallery Stroll. The show will hang until the last week of September. My latest painting "The Peacemaker" will be on view. It…
Please join us tonight, Friday, May 17th from 5pm to 7pm at the Meyer Gallery in Santa Fe for an exhibition of new paintings with a book signing to celebrate the release of my debut book Spellbound. Spellbound is a retrospective of my paintings over the past decade and is published by the Unicorn Publishing…
Two new paintings have arrived at Meyer Gallery in Park City. Aurora is the Roman goddess of dawn. I painted her appearing in fiery orange robes in a backdrop of a rosy early morning landscape...
Two new paintings are currently available: "The Tempest" at Arden Gallery in Boston and "Child with Milagros" at Meyer Gallery in Santa Fe. The idea for "The Tempest" came from two different sources. The first is Shakespeare's play of the same title and the second from Fiordiligi's aria of steadfast love in Mozart's opera "Cosí…
Fatima Ronquillo’s recent explorations in mythological studies influence her latest work, which is a continuation of her charming, classically inspired painting style. The Santa Fe artist borrows techniques and styles from European Old Masters, Spanish Colonial artists and other genres from the past; she then blends this Old World aesthetic with modern ideologies. Ronquillo often…
I am very excited to announce my upcoming debut book Spellbound. It is a retrospective to be published by the wonderful Unicorn Publishing Group. In addition to producing beautiful books, they are a delight to work with. Press Release from Unicorn: Unicorn acquires Santa Fe artist Fatima Ronquillo’s Spellbound Unicorn, the visual art imprint of…
I am very pleased and honored to announce my participation in a group show of wonderful artists at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico. "GenNext: Future So Bright" opens this Friday, May 4 and runs through November 25, 2018. Please come and celebrate the opening fiesta this Friday from 5:30…
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