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Original Pastel by James Roybal

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Original Pastel by James Roybal
depicting an adobe house, signed lower left. Image measures 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" in wide linen inset with gold wood frame. Painter and sculptor James Roybal is known for his realistic depictions of Native American figure, animals and the landscape of his home state of New Mexico. Roybal began sculpting at the young age of 12 under the supervision of his teacher, Earnest Badyinski. While still in high school he exhibited at the New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair (1971 and 1973). Roybal attended both Highlands University and New Mexico State University on art scholarships. After college he worked in foundries until 1983 when he became a full time artist.