52nd National with Awards Listed

MEJO OKON THE POND

12” x 16” — Oil $1,800

Believe it or not, this soothing and tranquil little lily pond lies in the Albuquerque BioPark. Scads of grade school children were scampering on the lawn behind me. A few ducklings were walking on the lily pads. All of us were out for fun.

MEJO OKON • WAOW Master • NM • www.mejookon.com Born and raised in the Midwest, Mejo now calls Albuquerque, New Mexico home. She has been painting and drawing since she was a tyke. Now inspired by local ranches, most of her work follows a contemporary Western theme. Art of the West magazine will feature her in their December 2022 issue.

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