J.D. Roybal learned the traditional style of pueblo painting from his uncle, Awa Tsireh.  His paintings focused on dance ceremonies of the San Ildefonso, and were characterized by multiple figures (often including more than 50 dancers in a single painting).  He was also known for his whimsical koshare paintings.  His devotion to traditional pueblo painting made him one of the more important San Ildefonso painters.  His works are included in such noted museum collections as the Museum of Northern Arizona (Flagstaff, AZ), and the Millicent Rogers Museum (Taos, NM).

The Gallery has several original J. D. Roybal  paintings and serigraphs.