For the love of art.
Our art is driven by heritage. As a 6th-generation Texan family with a legacy in cattle ranching, stewardship of the land and the life it nurtures is woven into everything we do. Family, history, and a deep appreciation for the places and traditions that shaped us are at the heart of our work.
At XOXOart & Co., it’s not just about the love of art. It’s about the love of the concept, the process, and the final creation. At the heart of it all is ideation, a step often overlooked but one we find absolutely essential to the final result. Each design begins by hand on paper, combining traditional influences with our distinctly Western point of view to make the familiar feel fresh, meaningful, and worth holding onto.
As mother-daughter watercolor artists, Kim and Jessie create every piece of artwork for XOXOart & Co.
Twice a year, in August and January, we unveil a new collection inspired by the people, places, stories, and traditions that surround us.
Each art launch gives us the opportunity to explore new ideas while continuing to build on the artistic language and Western spirit that define XOXOart & Co.
A Brand Rooted in Texas
Our work isn’t about trends or an outside interpretation of Western life. It’s about the people, places, and traditions we know and love, brought to life through art painted by hand. We’re inspired by the real cowboys and cowgirls around us, our family’s ties to the rodeo world, and the stories shared by our retailers.
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Kim Neuendorff
Co-Owner, Co-Artist
Kim has an MFA in Illustration and has been an AP art teacher and in the world of education for over 30 years. She also worked as a professional illustrator on the side. Kim works every day and always carries her book of ideas. She is “retired.”
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Jessie Gibbons
Co-Owner, Co-Artist
Jessie holds an undergraduate degree in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin where she completed the Texas Creative Program. She also has a masters in digital marketing from the University of Houston. She won her kindergarten coloring contest and has been holding a paintbrush since she was five.
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Ronda von Minden-Nietsche
Creative Partner
Ronda worked as a beloved high school art teacher (Jessie loved her the most) for 30+ years. She now spends most of her time on three way calls with Jessie and Kim while simultaneously hand-beading XO jewelry, coming up with new designs and helping us through any crisis.
