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04/25/2026

Wonderful job on their Oral Presentations by students in Rachel Popowcer’s Portfolio Development class this semester. ✨

04/22/2026

Some of the great work from this semester in Drawing I with Rachel Popowcer

04/22/2026

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04/20/2026

“Abstracted Nature: Symmetry”, just completed by the artists in the CNM Westside Campus Drawing II class (with Instructor Lea Anderson). Colored pencil and fine line marker on Canson MiTeintes paper, each 19”x25”.
This was a multi-step project: Students each referenced several photographs of natural subjects to abstract for their designs. They also chose a Color Harmony, (Split-Complement, Analogous, Triad, Tetrad, Warm/Cool, etc) and produced a sampler of color combinations/patterns/textures. Each student then made two preliminary studies, and a final enlargement using the grid.
Colored pencil is a challenging medium, often requiring patience and practiced familiarity with the medium for success. The material exploration, color possibilities, and multi-step design phases of this project were interesting experiences for the students, incorporating a lot of decision-making. As a result, each of these dynamic pieces is so rich… and the bilateral symmetry feels so satisfying, doesn’t it?!
🦋Stunning work Drawing II artists! 🙌🏽

04/19/2026

Hungry for artistic inspiration? Feast your eyes on these “Fantastic Food” pastel drawings by CNM Westside Campus Drawing II (with Instructor Lea Anderson).
For this project, the artists used either oil or soft (chalk) pastel on pre-toned burgundy colourfix paper. Each piece is 19”x27”.
Technical emphasis was on accurate/enhanced interpretation of form and color. Conceptual emphasis was on food as personal/cultural narrative. Excellent work!
# proudofmystudents

04/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to support the Portfolio Development exhibition, BENEATH THE SURFACE, and thank you to all of my (Rachel Popowcer’s) wonderful students for their hard work. ✨
I wasn’t able to get individual photos of everyone, but everyone did a phenomenal job. 💜

02/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out last night for the FOUR VOICES reception! 💗

01/31/2026

You are cordially invited to see the new show in the CNM Art Gallery, FOUR VOICES!
This exhibition includes four women who are CNM Art Faculty and who were in the same MFA class at UNM (and have all taught together at both UNM and CNM). We're very excited to have this opportunity to exhibit as a group!
Please share the flyer with anyone you would like to invite to the upcoming reception, thank you!
Regular Gallery Hours: 2:30-5:00pm Monday through Thursday

RECEPTION:
Friday, February 13th, 5 - 7pm
CNM Art Gallery, KC (Ken Chappy) Building,
Room 103, Main Campus
Parking is free after 4pm.
Refreshments will be served.