ANIMALS OF THE RGV
ABOUT THIS PIECE
This piece is meant to show the beautiful animals that call the Rio Grande Valley home. Here in the RGV, we have a very unique ecosystem that lends itself to a wide-range of special animals. I chose to depict three of my favorite animals; the endangered ocelot with its beautifully patterned body, the keen coyote with its gray and buff-colored coat, and the quick jackrabbit and its perky ears. I wanted the piece to be a bold portrait of each animal, so I chose a close-up shot of each. You can see the workings of their primal instincts through their intense stares. -
Oneida Trevino
ABOUT THIS ARTIST
Oneida Trevino is an artist and art educator from Harlingen. Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Art, which she received from UTPA. She has over 16 years’ experience as an educator, and have been creating artwork all her life. Her artwork consists mainly of portraits of people and animals in the RGV, and she incorporates a variety of media from watercolors to acrylic to oils and clay. She loves to teach art and have been working with the community to spread a love of art through classes with Parks & Rec, workshops at Harlingen Public Library and community-led public art.
