ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Sally McDevitt’s passion for art was evident at an early age, yet throughout her life her painting was merely a hobby. She often gave her paintings to friends and family members as gifts, but did not attempt to become known to the public until she retired from the business world and offered paintings to be shown at Weems in January 2002. McDevitt is an overnight success.

Working in oils and acrylics, McDevitt captures the New Mexico landscape in a realistic style. Her window-sized paintings bring the outdoors in, and wispy clouds in bold blue skies virtually drift across the canvas. Inspired by the region’s enchanting natural light, McDevitt’s tranquil landscapes of boulders, arroyos and prickly pear blossoms are rendered dramatic by their stoic presence.

ART TRAINING and EDUCATION:

Fine art courses at Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1970’s: Private art instruction with instructor Alex Papali in Albuquerque, New Mexico

1980’s: Art courses at University of New Mexico

1990’s: “Business of Art” courses at University of New Mexico

CURRENTLY SHOWING:

Weems Gallery, Montgomery Rd. NE Center http://www.weemsgallery.com

Weems Gallery, Old Town

Glenn Cutter Gallery, Las Cruces, NM

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS:

Featured artist on the cover of “Bar Bulletin” for the State Bar of NM (four months)

“Artist of the Month,” Weems Gallery, 2005, through 2008

Weems “ARTFEST” 2003 through 2008, Exhibitor

Featured artist at the Glen Cutter Gallery for “ARTSHOP” in Las Cruces, New Mexico-September, 2008

Contact Information:

Sally McDevitt
P.O. Box 14265
Albuquerque, NM 87191-4265
Telephone: (505) 298-3852
E-mail: sally@sallysartgallery.com