THE ART OF GLADYS ROLDAN-DE-MORAS

Representing her culture in contemporary western art

... Known for her paintings, which spotlight Spanish culture, including courageous, gallant Mexican escaramuzas daringly riding horses sidesaddle in rodeo-style festivals, romantic Flamenco señoritas clad in exuberant Andalusian dresses, and classic, delicate damsel in intimate, exquisite poses...

Having lived in San Antonio for over 30 years, she finds great inspiration in representing her love of the Spanish culture that was passed down by her maternal grandfather, a proud lifelong charro who decades ago helped promote Charreria as the official national sport in Mexico. 

A world-renowned international artist, Gladys continues to receive numerous awards, most recently the 2023 FREDERIC REMINGTON PAINTING AWARD at the 51st Prix De West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 2022 PATRONS' CHOICE AWARD at 2022 QUEST FOR THE WEST ART SHOW AND SALE at the Eiteljorg Museum, 2021 Sam Houston Award "Best In Show Painting" at the Briscoe Museum of Western Art. Other awards include the 2018 American Women Artists Best in Show award, the 2017 Brisco Museum of Wester Art David Crockett Artists' Choice Award, the 2016 Desert Caballeros Western Art Museum Purchase Award and Directors Award, the 2015 Eiteljorg Museum Artist Choice Award, and the Thirteenth Annual American Impressionist Society Best-in-Show award, among others. 

Roldan-de-Moras's lustrous work - always lively and dramatic - has landed in many important private and public permanent collections. At the national and international levels, her romantic art has been published in Fine Art Connoisseur, Art of the West, Southwest Art Magazine, American Western Art Collector, Western Art and Architecture, Architectural Digest European Edition, and many more. 

She is currently represented by InSight Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas, and McLarry Fine Art in Santa Fe, NM. P

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2023 FREDERIC REMINGTON PAINTING AWARD at the
51st Prix De West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum