Patrick Gabaldon was born and raised in the Sun City of El Paso, Texas. His passion for art began after returning home to the desert sky's vibrant color and vast expanse. His time away gave him a new perspective on the often-forgotten West Texas desert. Gabaldon took his newfound inspiration and made it his quest to show others his colorful interpretation of the borderland. Attorney by day and artist by night, Gabaldon quickly rose to local prominence with multiple exhibits across El Paso and features in print and digital media. Today, it is difficult not to find Gabaldon's work on display across the city. His work has been exhibited in restaurants, art galleries, the El Paso International Airport, Southwest University Ballpark, the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), and even as stickers on laptops and water bottles. The bright tones that have become synonymous with Gabaldon's work illuminate the cross-border culture he attributes as the inspiration behind his pointing.

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