ORIGINAL STUDIO WORK
Contact Linda for information on any listed studio art or to discuss a commission project.
About The Artist
Linda Najera is an accomplished fine artist whose vibrant, evocative work spans over five decades of creative excellence. Trained at the prestigious Corcoran School of the Arts & Design in Washington, D.C., Linda balanced a full-time career in software training and marketing while passionately pursuing her art as an essential creative outlet.
Linda’s work draws from the boundless depths of her imagination and her extensive travels. Whether exploring the coastlines of Hawaii, the rich history of the Middle East, or the vibrant landscapes of Mexico, her art captures both the grand scale of nature—from tropical rainforests to coastal horizons—and the quiet, intimate moments of human emotion and form. Working across an impressive range of mediums, she moves effortlessly from the fluid brilliance of acrylics and pastels to the precise, layered intricacies of graphite and colored pencil.
In 2024, Linda faced a profound challenge when her breast cancer returned, leading to major surgery and forcing her to step away from the easel for a few years. Today, she is completely cancer-free and filled with a renewed joy to be painting once again.
Her resilience was tested further in September 2025, when her husband, Greg Rowland, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Together, they have navigated the difficult adjustments, emotional hurdles, and daily vulnerabilities that come with caregiving and cognitive decline. This deeply personal journey has reshaped their lives, making every day a testament to their enduring partnership, shared strength, and determination to find meaning and stability through life's most challenging chapters.
While fine art remains her primary passion, Linda’s curiosity has naturally led her to explore other creative pursuits over the years. She has dabbled in pottery, wood carving, and jewelry making, and she enjoys practicing kumihimo—a traditional Japanese art of braiding "gathered threads." During a four-year journey living in an RV and traveling across the United States, she quietly collected unique stones from her stops, keeping alive a simple dream to eventually turn those pieces into custom jewelry.
Linda and Greg reside in Greensboro, North Carolina with their three cats.
