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Frida with Butterflies (Original Painting)
Original
Oil on canvas
24 inches by 30 inches
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I was inspired by the beauty of a picture of Frida, standing in a white dress, so I decided to recreate it in my own style. Usually create a Frida painting in the summer, but this year, she inspired me to paint her earlier in the year. I'm ready for Springtime, and included butterflies and a bougainvillea plant behind her, with colors I associate with early Spring; blues, violets and a touch of pink.
Seat of the Soul
Original
Acrylic and Oil on hand stretch canvas
26 inches
This painting came about as one of my meditation vision experiences. I get visions sometimes while I meditate, and some of them are so captivating, that I am inspired to paint them. The title of this painting is 'Seat of the Soul'. I never knew what that was and still don't understand fully what this is, but I will tell you how the titled came about and what this painting means: As I am fairly new in my practice of meditation, I had been leaving my sketch book beside me, for any reason that I might find to write about each experience. I began this session as usual, in the sitting position with hands extended to the sky. As I focused on my breath, I began to again get distracted by my thoughts, which is usually the case in meditation. It took me a while it seemed, but I began to somehow fly away from these distracting thoughts and a beautiful light began to emerge, which I was naturally drifting towards. In this immense light, I began to see a dark figure that was sitting in the same position as I with a crown or some type of head dress upon the head. I couldn't tell if it was male or female. It seemed to be sitting upon all my thoughts in the center of this light. The thoughts looked like ropes or tubes, carrying different ideas, like the normal chatter of the brain; what's for dinner tonight, what responsibilities I have to do, etc. It felt like I was separate from these thoughts for once as I witnessed this very peaceful being sitting upon where all thoughts begin or cease. I tried to get as close as I could to try to distinguish the face of this being and it spoke to me: It said, "You have to be more pure". I stayed in this space with this being, until my thoughts seemed to be pulling me away. It was like my time was up or something. As I began to drift backwards and away from the being it spoke again, like to say 'oh one more thing'. It just said, "Pineal Gland". I was confused, as I never heard that word before and didn't know what it meant and it repeated again, "Pineal Gland". My thoughts, then seemed to gain control, and took me out of this space and back to where I could hear things around me again and then I opened my eyes. I felt like I had just traveled somewhere, like you feel when you have a really deep dream. I immediately picked up my sketchbook and wrote down what I saw and the words, 'pineal gland'. I looked at the clock, and although it had felt like only minutes I was in this, it had been exactly 1 hour to the exact minute. I put the sketch book away and carried on with my daily activities. It wasn't until several days later that I remembered about this experience while browsing for a documentary to watch. I decided to look up on YouTube, 'Pineal Gland' and was shocked and amazed to what I found. It is believed the pineal gland to be the "principal seat of the soul" and is where the third eye, or all seeing eye is located. This send chills through me. When I try to explain to people how I get my painting ideas, they arrive somewhere like a movie screen located at the front of my forehead. I believe this to be the third eye. I still do not understand fully why I had this experience, but I don't have to. I decided to paint exactly what I saw and experienced in my mind's eye. I decided to title the painting, 'Seat of the Soul'. I am continuing my practice of meditation to say the least! I have also just discovered a book with the same title, written by Gary Zukav. I believe I am embarking on a new adventure, not only with my art but for my entire being.
Downward Dog Yoga
Unframed
Oil on hand stretch canvas
20 inches by 16 inches
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I created these paintings after being inspired by yoga. I tried it last November and now try to do it every day. It's great.
Lost in Miami
Oil on hand stretch canvas
36 inches by 44 inches
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This painting is different than some of my of my other, light hearted, works, because it is a deep and personal subject for me. Growing up, I discovered George Michael (thanks to my teen sisters) at just 5 years old, when he was still with Wham. My favorite songs were, "Careless Whisper", "Club Tropicana" and "Everything She Wants". I loved the videos and especially the one of careless whisper. Living in Colorado, I could only dream of being in the setting where the video was shot in Miami; the ocean, sand and sun. As I got older, I was thrilled when George Michael went solo with his "Faith" album. I told all my friends and family that I would ALWAYS love GM and I wasn't kidding. So, I was pretty much devastated when I heard of his passing on Christmas 2016! It affected me greatly, and I was moved to put all my feelings on canvas, of just how much this artist meant to me and inspired my life. It was the "Careless Whisper" video that I feel, in some way, played a roll in me relocating to South Florida, after living in Longmont, CO, for over 30 years; pretty much my entire life! When I would watch that video, it was like a glimpse of the future or premonition of what was in store for me. In 2011, I moved with my kids and 4 pets, to be with the love of my life. I felt like South Florida was a world away from the small town I grew up in CO. It was clear to me right away, that I belonged here. I felt at home immediately. I kept thinking of the "Careless Whisper" video and also "Club Tropicana", and I was like; this is so strange. It's like I ended up being a part of those videos or something but for real! So let me try and make sense of what I painted, the way I see it. My interpretation: I wanted George Michael, to be in the center. I have him on a dock and in the dark, with light surrounding him. He's a star after all. To the right, is the sax player, which begins the sad solo intro of this famous song. Your eye, travels behind them, where you are being pulled to a really big party. The party happening is the party called Life. I included the theme of the video of "Club Tropicana with the lyrics:
"Club Tropicana, drinks are free
Fun and sunshine, there's enough for everyone
All that's missing is the sea
But don't worry, you can suntan!"
George Michael is also some where by the pool, enjoying a cocktail.
Although, I had a reference photo of the actual building that the "careless whisper" video was shot from, I created a fictional building. It is an analogy of life, and it's many levels, stages and years that pass us by. So George Michael is in a pose, where he's singing, "Please Stay!". We all wanted him to stay forever, but he had to join the party, and go back up all the way, to the very top of the building, where it slowly disappears and becomes part of the heavens. George Michael, in his last days, is now at the very top, before he ascends into the final stage and leaves his body; and now George really is a part of everything and everyone. He is still and will always be a star. Although the painting, is vibrant with color, it feels a little sad to me because during his life, George felt very alone, despite being surrounded by so many people and fans.
So this painting took quite a bit of explaining and I gave it my all to capture all these emotions of the canvas. Thank you George Michael, for being such an inspiring artist. Your life and music have made this world a better place. I hope you like the painting.
Us
Unframed
Oil on hand stretch canvas
36 inches by 44 inches
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When the hurricane passed, we all took a group selfie, and I saw the picture and thought; that's it! That's the last picture of my skull trilogy! So I painted it; Me, my husband, two kids, and two friends. It was such a happy photo. We all feel gratitude in the original picture, and I hope that it shows in the painting....
Green Skull Man
Unframed
Oil on hand stretch canvas
30 inches by 36 inches
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I began the first two, the green and purple skulls using my family as models; my husband and daughter on their cell phones because, well?: everyone is on a cell phone these days! I wanted the light (light is everything) to be coming not only from the cell phone, but from their hearts. I painted stars in the background to represent the universe and how we are all really connected to everything anyway, even though these days, we think we are connected by our phones lol.
Purple Skull Girl
Unframed
Oil on hand stretch canvas
30 inches by 36 inches
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I began the first two, the green and purple skulls using my family as models; my husband and daughter on their cell phones because, well?: everyone is on a cell phone these days! I wanted the light (light is everything) to be coming not only from the cell phone, but from their hearts. I painted stars in the background to represent the universe and how we are all really connected to everything anyway, even though these days, we think we are connected by our phones lol.
Us, Green Skull and Purple Skull
I wanted to create a fun trilogy of colorful skulls, that would sort of end this year's work (before the exhibition with South Florida Day of the Dead at the Fort Lauderdale History Museum on Oct 1st 2017) with something fun and something that everyone could relate to.
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Dos Xolos
5.5 inches by 8.5 inches
I wanted to take a break from the larger and more elaborate, oil paintings, and just let my ideas flow... This past week, we had some work done on the house, installing new hurricane impact windows and doors, so I was forced out of my studio space. I decided to take the opportunity to carry my sketch book with me and just draw some ideas that I had. I sketched them on watercolor paper (good thing!) because I am a painter, and later painted these sketches. I wanted them to look cartoon like and just be as simple as possible which is difficult for me to do for some reason! This small series of four was a breath of fresh air for me as an artist to express. It's always easy to bring my inspiration to Frida and to her life when she was happy at home. I can definitely relate as I'm sure many can.
Dream House
Original
Unframed
Oil on hand stretch canvas
30 inches by 36 inches
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This painting came to me in a dream. I saw all the rooms of this dark house with intense light beckoning me from the top of the stair case. In the middle level, there was a work in progress; a painting of a dress, hanging from a clothesline or something. At the bottom of the house, was a priest or some kind of spiritual adviser. I was the skull sitting next to him and asked him, "How do I get rid of the demon?". He points to the bed in a distant room and replies, " over there in that room, alone. The girl will sleep on the couch tonight". After I woke up, it took me still awhile to feel like I was awake. It was one of those vivid dreams that feel so real! I'm not sure what it means, but I think it could be a snap shot of my entire life, including death. I see the easel as representing my soul's work on this earth; a painter and also a mother and wife, which the dress represents. That's why the painting was still in progress; because I'm not finished yet! (well I hope not lol). The light at the top was the end of life, which you can see, you can go back down the steps and circle again and again until, making the same mistakes maybe (which are lessons), until you go up for the final time. Anyhow, maybe it will mean something different to someone else. That's the beauty of art. Life is but a dream!
Yoga Tree
Unframed
Oil on hand stretch canvas
20 inches by 16 inches
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I created these paintings after being inspired by yoga. I tried it last November and now try to do it every day. It's great.
Open Mind
Oil on Hand Stretch Canvas
24 inches by 30 inches
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I created this painting after reading a book called, ‘Letting Go’ by David Hawkins. The book was about learning how to let go of all negative emotions that plague our mind. By releasing the negative emotions, they could be replaced by positive emotions (LOVE). I really liked the idea of this since my mind tends to be a very busy place and honestly, many of those thoughts are negative. When I began to practice the techniques of this book, I immediately felt lighter as the negative thoughts left me. The more I became aware of these thoughts and let them go, more and more seemed to arise to the surface. I was surprise at the amount of fear driven thoughts I had, carrying around with me. As I felt them leave me, I felt more and more filled with light and joy, and simply happy. It felt like the negative thoughts had no where left to hide and ran and hid away from the light. It reminded me of lifting up big rocks as a child, and watching all the creatures living under there, run and scurry to escape back into the darkness. I saw this image clearly of a while light, presence lifting up my mind, uncovering what dark creatures lay there and witnessing them leaving me. The painting arose in my mind perfectly clear, and I was then inspired to to paint it.
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Frida Kahlo Series
RIP Series
Ophelia Muerta (Limited Edition Giclée)
RIP series reflects a peaceful and tranquil side to my paintings. I pictured skeletons at rest, in one way or another with each back drop, an element of nature or earth; sky, water and fire. The spirit of this series is one of cleansing, healing and renewal.
Day of the Dead
Original
Oil on Hand Stretch Canvas 24 inches by 30 inches Price includes shipping I created this painting after reading a book called, ‘Letting Go’ by David Hawkins. The book was about learning how to let go of all negative emotions that plague our mind. By releasing the negative emotions, they could be replaced by positive emotions (LOVE). I really liked the idea of this since my mind tends to be a very busy place and honestly, many of those thoughts are negative. When I began to practice the techniques of this book, I immediately felt lighter as the negative thoughts left me. The more I became aware of these thoughts and let them go, more and more seemed to arise to the surface. I was surprise at the amount of fear driven thoughts I had, carrying around with me. As I felt them leave me, I felt more and more filled with light and joy, and simply happy. It felt like the negative thoughts had no where left to hide and ran and hid away from the light. It reminded me of lifting up big rocks as a child, and watching all the creatures living under there, run and scurry to escape back into the darkness. I saw this image clearly of a while light, presence lifting up my mind, uncovering what dark creatures lay there and witnessing them leaving me. The painting arose in my mind perfectly clear, and I was then inspired to to paint it. |
Wine Series
Mi ChardonnayOriginal Oil on hand stretch canvas 12 inches 16 inches Prices includes shipping Framed I created the 'Skeleton Wine Series' because, I am myself, a wine lover. I thought others, who also love wine, would appreciate this series. I still have more to add to this series in the future; especially my favorite; Pinot Noir! Cheers! *Update: 2022 I no longer drink alcohol and being sober is now the best thing for me! Cheers to those that partake! Mi Chardonnay is part of the Wine Series 2014 |
