I loved to draw before I could talk. The love expanded to include paint, clay, printmaking and almost any medium I could get my hands on. Eventually clay sculpture became my primary medium with printmaking being my second love.

I grew up in Texas which is reflected in my art. The animals, plant life and color of the Southwest prevail in most of my work. I am also drawn to world mythology and religious figures and often use them in my work

I studied art at Southern Methodist University/Dallas, the University of Texas/Austin, Texas A&M/Corpus Christi and Sul Ross State University/ Alpine. I received a BFA at SMU, a teaching certificate at UT Austin, and an M.A. in Art Education at Sul Ross.

I taught art at the secondary level in Texas for 24 years and loved it. When it came time to retire, I satisfied a long time desire to move to New Mexico.

I am happy to have time now to devote myself fully to creating, but still enjoy teaching clay sculpture workshops from time to time at Taos Ceramic Center .When I teach, I get to watch people discover their own innate creative abilities and the joy that stems from it, which is deeply gratifying.

My work is an expression of the love I feel for what I see. I want folks to see how it feels to love what I love. I also want to honor the beauty and love I see in my subject matter.

I am represented by Wilder Nightingale Fine Arts in Taos and Artisans on Main in La Veta, Colorado.

Email: mizalma2@gmail.com

Website: https://www.instagram.com/quillianalma?igsh=MXcwdGJ3ZmxlOXF2Nw==