He locks the door, sets up for the day, and spends time brushing rich oil paint ... and flow between 12 paintings of one collection. “My philosophy is that to paint a landscape, you must sit ...

Rivera’s paintings can be characterized for their vibrant colors and abstract images ... more art that is reflective of Las Cruces’ landscape, its culture, and its history.

Entering the splendid home of the Schleiter family is like entering a show room: The walls are decked with Heike Schleiter’s striking oils, executed in the representational and abstract styles ...