MURALS

Denise creates colorful custom murals for residential, commercial and public locations.
Commercial clients report an increased brand recognition and an uptick in visitors to their businesses.

Courtyard Mural, 2024

Private residential mural located in the Northeast Heights, Albuquerque, NM
Click HERE to view video on YouTube.

Private residential courtyard mural located in the Northeast Heights of Albuquerque, NM

The Sea of Life Mural, 2023

commissioned and located at The Next Best Thing To Being There: an extraordinary shop
1315 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM

The Secret Garden Mural, 2023

commissioned and located on Marble between 15th and 16th streets in NW Albuquerque

The Tree of Life Mural, 2022

commissioned and located at The Next Best Thing To Being There: an extraordinary shop
1315 Mountain Road NW, Albuquerque, NM

Orpheum Community Hub Mural, 2019

funded by the City of Albuquerque & Homewise Corporation

designed by Denise Weaver Ross, painted by Denise Weaver Ross & Roe LiBretto, assisted by Nicholas Ross

located at 500 2nd Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Steam Locomotive: This is the last steam train serviced at the Barelas train yards. It is currently being renovated at 1833 8th St NW by The Railroad Historical Society. The society kindly provided many reference photos.

Railyard workers: Julia Archibeque from the Barelas Neighborhood Association provided the reference photo that includes her father. (Second from left on the top row.)

Red Ball Café: In operation since 1922, The Red Ball Cafe and the Wimpy Burger have been a part of New Mexican History. Presidents Clinton and Obama both visited here.

Low Rider: Below the film reel, a low rider sits on the west bank of the river facing the Sandias and was inspired by looking at many classic lowriders and provides homage to the car culture prevalent along Coal Avenue and Route 66.

Wedding: A traditional wedding parade to the brides home with Mariachis Dora Gunckel from the Barelas Neighborhood Association provided the photo reference; the bride is Dora’s cousin Dolores. Maclovia Sanchez de Zamora: Maclovia was a well respected traditional healer associated with historic B. Ruppe Drugs. I had of the honor of meeting her and hearing her speak several years ago at Tortuga Gallery.

Matachines: The Sacred Heart Matachines from Barelas. This tradition dance performance results from a fusion of traditions from Spain, Mexico, and Native American origins.

Las Posadas: For over 70 years Barelas has reenacted the journey of Mary and Joseph looking for shelter. The Barelas neighborhood association provided the reference photos for both Las Posadas and the Matachines.