Introducing Becky Olvera-Schultz
becky@native-expressions.com
Becky is of mixed blood - Mexican Azteca/Kickapoo from her father and Italian from her mother. Born in El Paso, Texas, Becky spent her first three years in New Mexico as an army brat at Alamogordo/White Sands. Raised in Southern California and currently making her home in Santa Cruz County, California, the Southwest would influence her artistic expression. She demonstrated her creativity as a small girl by designing and sewing clothing for her dolls and as a teen pursued painting and loom beadwork. She has traveled extensively in the Southwestern and Northwestern states to learn more about the native cultures of which she is so fond. Her own indigenous bloodline, natural talent, research, and travel experiences have brought about her specific style of artwork.
Originally an art major in college, Becky didn't resume her art career until early 1993, shortly after the death of her brother. Motivated by grief and reflecting on her own life, she found working with clay to be a healing and satisfying experience. Encouraged and supported by family and friends, she began marketing and exhibiting her art.
An award winning artist, her work is represented in galleries in Arizona, California, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. She has participated in many exhibitions, including international and national juried show. Becky has had 6 solo museum exhibitions. Her masks are in private collections in the U.S. and Europe including Germany, Holland, Norway and Scotland.
becky@native-expressions.com
Becky is of mixed blood - Mexican Azteca/Kickapoo from her father and Italian from her mother. Born in El Paso, Texas, Becky spent her first three years in New Mexico as an army brat at Alamogordo/White Sands. Raised in Southern California and currently making her home in Santa Cruz County, California, the Southwest would influence her artistic expression. She demonstrated her creativity as a small girl by designing and sewing clothing for her dolls and as a teen pursued painting and loom beadwork. She has traveled extensively in the Southwestern and Northwestern states to learn more about the native cultures of which she is so fond. Her own indigenous bloodline, natural talent, research, and travel experiences have brought about her specific style of artwork.
Originally an art major in college, Becky didn't resume her art career until early 1993, shortly after the death of her brother. Motivated by grief and reflecting on her own life, she found working with clay to be a healing and satisfying experience. Encouraged and supported by family and friends, she began marketing and exhibiting her art.
An award winning artist, her work is represented in galleries in Arizona, California, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. She has participated in many exhibitions, including international and national juried show. Becky has had 6 solo museum exhibitions. Her masks are in private collections in the U.S. and Europe including Germany, Holland, Norway and Scotland.
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