Howling coyotes, antelope and armadillo are distinctly southwestern. You can paint these images in the colors of the animal or as black silhouettes. You may also choose bright colors to paint the stencil. Turquoise is a common choice for an accent color in southwestern art.
Gecko art stencils typically are painted with geometric or bright floral prints over black.
Cactus brings the feeling of the southwest to any wall. Create a cactus border along a chair rail or the top of a wall.
Chili peppers, stenciled on the wall in deep reds and oranges, are good for kitchens and dining rooms. Use cactus stencils over and over to make a large image on a piece of finished wood. This makes a nice wall hanging.
Kokopelli is a sacred image in Southwestern folktales.This humpbacked flute player is the Hopi symbol of fertility, dance and mischief. The images of the Kokopelli date back more than 3,000 years and create a playful design when stenciled onto walls or products.
Pueblo village art stencils create a southwestern feeling on blankets, pottery or other decorative objects.
Sombreros are large decorative hats seen in the southwest and Mexico. Their image is often depicted in southwestern artwork. You can embellish stencils of them just like the hats themselves.