Lois has been a working visual artist since 1992. Initially a traditional watercolor artist, Lois has expanded into egg tempera, acrylic, and liquid watercolors on a variety of traditional and non-traditional surfaces. In addition to her gallery work, she has a variety of professional endeavors, including book design and production, illustration, and writing. Lois received her BFA with honors in Studio Art from the University of New Mexico. Lois is a recipient of the “Local Treasures” award, a published illustrator and author, graphic designer and she has exhibited widely in the southwest and beyond.