Friday, June 18, 2010

Sand prints...


I'll be the first! said Karla as she ran to the ocean!!
Wonderful memories from our last summer holidays! I thought that I knew beautiful beaches, but this place Cayo Santa Maria, in Cuba, is like paradise. The beach is clean, the people is super-friendly and it is safe!  Some people laugh at me when I told that we were going to Cuba in July...but it was the best choice, the beach was only for us and the weather was wonderful. We can't wait to come back!!!

Monday, June 14, 2010

Caribbean Runway

This is my last artwork, painted with Soft Pastels on Paper...my inspiration, the way that this ladies walk while they balance a bowl full of fruits on top of their heads.  They have as much style as a model on a fashion runway!!!

Friday, June 4, 2010

The Blue Umbrella(Complete Artwork)

During this week I have been working on this painting" The Blue Umbrella". It shows a Fruit Seller at the market, wearing bright color clothing and under a huge blue umbrella that protects her and her merchandise from the sun.   The media is Soft Pastels on paper. I love soft pastels because they are easy to use and they let me as a painter to express lights and shadows in an amazing way.  My inspiration is from the Fruit Sellers that I use to see in Cartagena, Colombia, a beautiful historic city on the shores of the Caribbean Coast.  I feel admiration for those hardworking women that always were kind and friendly.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Blue Umbrella...

That's the name for this artwork.  I like the way that the bright colors are giving character to my most recent work. I still need to put some final touches to "The Blue Umbrella" but I'm getting there!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Still working on this...

Painting, painting....I'm very excited about an art show that is coming, and this is going to be there!!! The Art in the Village @ Wortley Village in London, ON. June 12 from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Work in Progress

Working on my most recent artwork.  I'm still thinking about a title...bright colours and lots of sun as always....bringing back childhood memories close to the ocean...