Reflection of Summer

This summer has been a busy one...I started a new job, took a ceramics class, went to the AP ART summer institute, my brother got married, we went to NYC, Toronto, Niagara Falls, spent time at the lake, visited my Aunt in San Francisco, made a lot of art, and we are heading to Colorado next week. Through all this I have found my love for Art again. In my first two years of teaching I barely made any art and now I can't stop. I feel addicted to creating. I can't get enough! I have this urge to create that I have never experienced before. Through art I have also begun taking great pride in cooking. Now I express myself through food and use cooking as another outlet to create. I hope I can keep this up because working like this can be exhausting. Now I must find a way to be a wife and teacher, work on art, and cook all at the same time... I am tired just thinking about that. The next thing on my list is to learn to sew... I have always admired textile artists and women who create functional art. I love color, pattern and crafty things so I think it will be right up my alley.

White Tail Deer

Here is the inspiration for my next series of work... I have had the amazing opportunity to attend a work shop about teaching AP Art. I have spent the last week working with and learning from a ton of amazing teachers and artists. We were instructed to create a small body of work using specific techniques, this has challenged me out of my comfort zone to try new ways of creating sticker art. I think the techniques I have learned have pushed me personally in my art and it has been a great experience.

Photos from NYC, Niagara Falls, and Toronto

We went on an amazing vacation to NYC, Niagara Falls and Toronto. Here are some of the photos we took...

Family Tree

New Stuff...

College Art

I was going through some old portfolio's and I found some art from college. I didn't like them while I was in school but I kinda like them now. I don't know why I love so much color on everything. I have always loved the colorful art from Mexico and I think it reflects in the work I make.

Mermaid

This mermaid was inspired by a Christmas ornament my Mom got for me in Mexico. I have several that go on our Christmas Tree. I love it so much I thought I would make a small sticker pieces. This is about 9" x 12" (a little smaller) on wood.

Art Connection

The Artist Reception was great and I was very lucky to have my family there for support. I didn't win anything but I did get some very encouraging comments. It was funny watching people walk by my pieces and then slowly realize what it was made of and then go in for a closer look. The Irving Community Center is an amazing place and offers some great opportunities. You should check it out and become a member.

I am making a series of smaller pieces (8x10) for a craft show I am doing with my Mom in October.

New Project

My Grandma gave me a bag of old photos of my Grandpa, Mom, Aunt Eva, and Uncle George. I really love this tray now because I love the people on it. I hope someone in the family will want this :)

Can you guess who this is?

Can anyone guess who this is? This was a struggle and it didn't come out exactly how I wanted...probably because of the lack of planning on my part. I like some parts but there are others that really bother me and I am still figuring out how to fix them.

Pancho Villa

Pancho Villa will be at the Irving Arts Center in the 10th Annual Art Connection Membership Show. The opening will be on Sunday, July 11th from 2-4. For more details about the Irving Art Center and the show go to: www.irvingartscenter.com

Clay

I had my first experience with clay during my 3rd year of college and I found it extremely difficult. It was hard for me to transfer my ability as a painter into the world of ceramics. Everything I did turned out horrible! I realize now that fear and lack of effort were holding me back. If it weren't for my new job I would have probably done everything in my power to stay away from clay... I am so glad I didn't :) I have definitely found a love for clay in these past 5 weeks of "summer school" and I look forward to taking this class again in the fall.

For more images check out the Ceramics page!

Dog Portrait

Here is Isabel's sticker portrait and an actual photo of Isabel and my sister Angelina. I love this photo :)I had started this a year ago and never finished it and I think it turned out great. If you want me to sticker your beloved animal let me know!