Tejana is Texas by Rachel NoffkeTejana is Texas Rachel Noffke Acrylic on canvas 20h x 24"w x 1. 5"d 2026 In this piece, I enjoyed using the papel picados theme to create a celebratory color palette. This piece also celebrates many of the Tejana women who have contributed significantly to Texas, and reminds us of the complete history of our State. These women include Rosa Mara Hinojosa de Ball, Patricia de la Garza, Francita Alavez, Maria Andrea Castan Villanueva, Adina De Zavala,

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Round Nerikomi Dish

Sea Foam Spiral Vase #1

Stemless Wine Glasses

A hand-hammered 18K gold-plated setting encases a striking rough-cut Ruby paired with a lustrous Pearl

Rebecca is a metalsmith & jewelry designer - all the metalwork is handcrafted by Rebecca

Earrings measure about 3 inches long

abstract art is my language to convey the lessons in self discovery that I continue to learn and reinforce the person I hope to become

~ comes on cards made from recycled disposable cups

My work is inspired by the struggles and joys that we face every day and often features ladies and animals living their best lives

Hand shaped and painted with green stains

and the rich tapestry of art and history came alive around us