Welcome to Alvin Gill-Tapia's website. His Mission Serries, Still Life Series, Figure Series, Photography may be seen in the various galleries. You may also learn more about the artist in the Statement section or by contacting him directly. His work has been exhibited in New York City; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and can be found in collections internationally. His studio is located on historic Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe, New Mexico and is open by appointment; contact the studio directly via EMAIL.

This last year Gill-Tapia has produced his Mission Series which are painted in acrylic - he chose this medium for its unique colors specific to his vision of making contemporary these stoic, organic structures.

His oil painting style is drawn from the painting techniques of the old masters, with an emphasis on the 17th century. Alvin meticulously grinds most of his oil paint and exclusively uses flake white. His technique is timely, which requires that several paintings be in process at the same time.

Gill-Tapia also studied textile design and technique with Maud Henon, internationally known for her weaving of Gobelin wall tapestries, and a long weave technique. Alvin continues weaving her unique “long weave”.