A new Frida painting in the works. Acrylics on birch wood.
Bloggerias about art, musings, creativity, espiritu & familia.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Thursday, June 06, 2013
My work is now available on Ugallery.com
I am so excited to announce that my work is now being represented by Ugallery.com My listings went live today! have a look. They have a great selection of art! I released a few paintings from my personal collection. Including "Antoinette" and "Lady in Red".
"Antoinette"
16 x 20 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Monday, June 03, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
"Lola" the French bulldog... a new painting in progress.
I am currently working on this new little piece. I think I will call her "Lola" she looks like a Lola to me. She is 12x12 inches, acrylics on cradled wood. I'll be posting the finished piece soon and where it can be purchased. Stay tuned.I also have some exciting news to share about new opportunities that have come my way.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Abstract meditation
Here is the first in small abstracts I am working on. With all that goes on in my life I have learned to practice meditation. But painting abstracts works the same way. Painting with no intention other than to paint. No plan, no analyzing, no expectation ... Just applying paint. (Acrylics on cardboard) available in my ETSY shop.
Golden Frida... finished!
Here she is! finished. Will be going on exhibit in San Francisco in early July.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
New Frida Kahlo painting and new mediums
Currently working on a new Frida Kahlo painting and trying out new mediums. I've never painted on cradled wood board or used gold leaf. I really like the smoothness of the board and how the wood grain shows through the paint. I am using acrylics and a gel stain medium to keep the paint light and not so opaque. I want the wood grain to come through. The gold leaf is so light and delicate as a feather. I love everything about it. Here are a few pictures of my process from pencil sketch to using just white and raw umber with a gel stain medium. I still have some more details on her face and the rest of the gold leaf around her to complete the painting. I'll be posting pictures of the finished piece soon. Stay tuned. She will be on display in San Francisco in June. I think I will definitely be working more on cradled wood... maybe I'll even brave painting with oils soon.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Good Night Captain Mama! Pre-Order Book Tour and twitter party!
I want to share information on this new children's book written by my friend Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, and Illustrated by Linda Lens. If you are military mama, this would be a great book to have and share with your children.Pre-Order Book tour and Twitter party takes place next week! See below for details.
Good Night Captain Mama is a bilingual picture book created for children between the ages of three and eight.
One evening, as a young child passes by his mother's bedroom, he sees Mamá in her olive-green Air Force-issued flight suit. The child is curious about the colorful patches on the uniform and asks questions as he pulls each one off. His mother's answers teach him, and young children everywhere, why women serve in uniform. [peek at illustrations here]
Schedule
Pre-Order Book Tour Schedule 4/22-4/26
Mon 4/22 Condor Musings http://condormusings.wordpress.com
Tues 4/23 Latino Book Examiner http://www.examiner.com/latino-books-in-national/mayra-calvani
Wed 4/24 OC Gente http://ocgente.com
Thurs 4/25 Latin Baby Book Club http://www.latinbabybookclub.com/ AND Mama XXI http://mamaxxi.com
Fri 4/26 Latina Lista http://latinalista.com AND New Latina http://newlatina.com
Twitter Party : Friday 4/26
Is Speaking in Spanish to Children Unpatriotic?
1PM Eastern/10AM Pacific
follow @condorbooktours and @gracetiscareno and use #captmama at tweetchat or your favorite group tweet platform
We will be discussing bilingual children's books, and the controversy surrounding the author's decision to include the Spanish language in this book depicting a military service member in uniform. Hope you'll join us!
The purpose of this book tour is to encourage Pre-Orders of this book, which will be released in July 2013.
Pre-sales help this small, Latina-run publishing company PRINT IN THE USA, increase the print run, and helps to ensure the book is picked up by public and school libraries. When you Pre-order you save between $5 - $7 off print price, get your name included in the book as a supporter and have the option to have the book dedicated to a loved one. You can pre-order by using Paypal or U.S. Postal Service at Captain Mama's website. Pre-order two (2) or more books and instantly receive a Patch as a gift!
This book tour is a Give-Away Tour!
Check out these beautiful patches (made in the U.S.) that can be yours for participating in this book tour!
Look for the Captain Mama post daily in participating blogs and leave a comment Saluting a woman you know who serves/served in the U.S. military and you will be entered to win a free copy of the book with a dedication of your choice!
Extra Gift: All Pre-orders of two or more books will automatically receive a patch!
Make sure you visit our blog, CONDOR MUSINGS to kick off the tour on Monday April 22nd with an audio interview with author Graciela Tiscareño-Sato & stay updated on the rest of the tour through our RSS feed or email notifications.
EXTRA FUN!!!
Bring a friend to our Facebook Page post on our wall that you stopped by any day throughout the tour and you and your friend will be entered to win a copy of the book!
Good Night Captain Mama is a bilingual picture book created for children between the ages of three and eight.
One evening, as a young child passes by his mother's bedroom, he sees Mamá in her olive-green Air Force-issued flight suit. The child is curious about the colorful patches on the uniform and asks questions as he pulls each one off. His mother's answers teach him, and young children everywhere, why women serve in uniform. [peek at illustrations here]
Schedule
Pre-Order Book Tour Schedule 4/22-4/26
Mon 4/22 Condor Musings http://condormusings.wordpress.com
Tues 4/23 Latino Book Examiner http://www.examiner.com/latino-books-in-national/mayra-calvani
Wed 4/24 OC Gente http://ocgente.com
Thurs 4/25 Latin Baby Book Club http://www.latinbabybookclub.com/ AND Mama XXI http://mamaxxi.com
Fri 4/26 Latina Lista http://latinalista.com AND New Latina http://newlatina.com
Twitter Party : Friday 4/26
Is Speaking in Spanish to Children Unpatriotic?
1PM Eastern/10AM Pacific
follow @condorbooktours and @gracetiscareno and use #captmama at tweetchat or your favorite group tweet platform
We will be discussing bilingual children's books, and the controversy surrounding the author's decision to include the Spanish language in this book depicting a military service member in uniform. Hope you'll join us!
The purpose of this book tour is to encourage Pre-Orders of this book, which will be released in July 2013.
Pre-sales help this small, Latina-run publishing company PRINT IN THE USA, increase the print run, and helps to ensure the book is picked up by public and school libraries. When you Pre-order you save between $5 - $7 off print price, get your name included in the book as a supporter and have the option to have the book dedicated to a loved one. You can pre-order by using Paypal or U.S. Postal Service at Captain Mama's website. Pre-order two (2) or more books and instantly receive a Patch as a gift!
This book tour is a Give-Away Tour!
Check out these beautiful patches (made in the U.S.) that can be yours for participating in this book tour!
Look for the Captain Mama post daily in participating blogs and leave a comment Saluting a woman you know who serves/served in the U.S. military and you will be entered to win a free copy of the book with a dedication of your choice!
Extra Gift: All Pre-orders of two or more books will automatically receive a patch!
Make sure you visit our blog, CONDOR MUSINGS to kick off the tour on Monday April 22nd with an audio interview with author Graciela Tiscareño-Sato & stay updated on the rest of the tour through our RSS feed or email notifications.
EXTRA FUN!!!
Bring a friend to our Facebook Page post on our wall that you stopped by any day throughout the tour and you and your friend will be entered to win a copy of the book!
Etsy feature... "Red Handed"
My little painting "Red Handed" was featured in an Etsy Treasury, The Garden Bandit!
https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjI2NDc4ODV8MjcyMTU5NTUzNQ/the-garden-bandit
Thank you Erika of Etsy shop One Small Story. https://www.etsy.com/shop/OneSmallStory
https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjI2NDc4ODV8MjcyMTU5NTUzNQ/the-garden-bandit
Thank you Erika of Etsy shop One Small Story. https://www.etsy.com/shop/OneSmallStory
My Lean In Story
I wanted to share with you all that my Lean In story was published on Sheryl Sandbergs community site.
I'm excited that it was published and happy to bring awareness about
being a military esposa. It's not easy and every day is a struggle. With
God's help and with the love and support of family we overcome. Thank you so much to those of you that have supported the BeBrave!Mujer! website and Facebook page, as well as my Military Esposa blog.
Con mucho amor,
Maria
Con mucho amor,
Maria
Friday, April 12, 2013
New sketches and painting in the works
I've been out a little out of touch with my blog and art life these past few weeks, mostly enjoying time with my husband while he is home on two weeks leave. We are half way through his deployment. It's been a great two weeks of family time. I am slowly getting back to painting and sketching. Here are few images of what I'm working on now for Chicago exhibit, "My Life as a Deer".
Friday, March 08, 2013
KC Baker ... her practices work!
I don't normally do a lot of endorsements on my blog. But in the case of KC Baker I am making an exception, because I believe in her work. I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to attend her Public Speaking Soiree in SF. Those of you that know me, know that I am a very quiet and for the most part very much the introvert. One of the things that has stopped me from being more out there with my work and with my passion for helping women has always been fear. Yes the fear of being seen, fear of speaking publicly and fear of sharing my truth. After the day long seminar I walked away feeling so empowered by her techniques (some of which were unorthodox) but who cares, they work! Not to mention they make you feel beautiful on the inside and help you feel more confident with your message. I'm posting this because attending that seminar was a gift. Something that I will take with me every time I step on a stage or am in the public light. I've already signed up for her seminar The Women's Thought Leadership Society and can't wait to be even clearer on my message and to get to the point where sharing my message becomes second nature. It's been a huge help in teaching me to be a BRAVE MUJER. Thank you KC. Baker. :)
Her trainings are filling up quickly so I encourage you to take a look and sign up. The shopping cart for KC Baker’s The Women’s Thought Leadership Society and her 2 day, absolutely fabulous Public Speaking Soiree in San Francisco CLOSES THIS TUESDAY, MARCH 12TH!
I guarantee there’s no women’s thought leadership and public speaking training like this on the planet. Her practices WORK and they are also highly effective and they make getting clear on your message & finding the freedom to share it FUN.
Women who do her work have major doors open for them. They become known for their ideas. Their tribes grow. Opportunities like TEDx, Bioneers and other major industry speaking events come their way. Their businesses grow. Their missions take off. And most of all, the resistance disappears. They feel totally free to get out there and rock it, and that’s exactly what can happen for you. If you are really ready to get your message out into the world in a big way and see your mission and your work go gangbusters, come see what she’s offering. It’s so gorgeous, it’ll knock your socks off:
(that's me in the very purple dress... lol)
I guarantee there’s no women’s thought leadership and public speaking training like this on the planet. Her practices WORK and they are also highly effective and they make getting clear on your message & finding the freedom to share it FUN.
Women who do her work have major doors open for them. They become known for their ideas. Their tribes grow. Opportunities like TEDx, Bioneers and other major industry speaking events come their way. Their businesses grow. Their missions take off. And most of all, the resistance disappears. They feel totally free to get out there and rock it, and that’s exactly what can happen for you. If you are really ready to get your message out into the world in a big way and see your mission and your work go gangbusters, come see what she’s offering. It’s so gorgeous, it’ll knock your socks off:
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