Douglas Atwill

Douglas Atwill (1933–2025) was a prominent Santa Fe painter, writer, architect, and master gardener known for his acrylic landscapes of New Mexico mesas and garden scenes. He designed over 60 homes in Santa Fe and published six novels alongside volumes of short stories, poetry, memoirs, and illustrated books of his paintings. Atwill passed away on October 8, 2025, at age 92 from complications of cancer, cardiac issues, and macular degeneration.