Curtis Tabor was born in New Mexico in 1925. He received a Master of Fine Art in Education degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 1954, and taught art in the New Mexico school system for over 21 years.

He was active in the local, district and state levels of art activity in the schools for Art Education Association in New Mexico from 1951-1971, and was the Regional director over four states of “Art in the Schools” from 1959-1960.  He is a life member of National Education Association.

He currently resides in Clovis with his wife of 57 years, painting and enjoying retirement.  He works in oils, acrylics, watercolors and ceramics.

His spiritual depth and his love of nature and the environment are evident in his work and in his life.

	"Black Mesa"  - Oil on Canvas 18"x24"
	"Mayhill Fire" (c) 1953  - Oil on Canvas 18"x24"