Figures 5 & 6, Seated and Reclining

No. 5, Seated, charcoal on newsprint, 11" x 14"

No. 6, Reclining, charcoal on newsprint, 11" x 14"

Figures 1, 2 & 3

I recently started a monthly figure-drawing night at the studios. Here are a few of my drawings from this month's session. They are also the basis for a new series of paintings. More to come.
Model: Nova Da'mour

No. 1, Reclining, charcoal on newsprint, 11" x 14"

No. 2, Seated, charcoal on newsprint, 11" x 14"

No. 3, Reclining, charcoal on newsprint, 8" x 10"

Play in the Sunshine

Play in the Sunshine, acrylic on canvas, 24" x 48"

Blue Flamingo in SunshowerBlue

Blue Flamingo in Sunshower, aerosol and acrylic on canvas, 10" x 10"
Available from Latin Pop Shop.

Blue Flamingo

Blue Flamingo, aerosol and acrylic on canvas, 8" x 8"
Available from Latin Pop Shop.

Shine

Shine, mixed media on canvas, 12" x 12"
Available from Latin Pop Shop.

Spoon Dolls!

I've made some new friends and I'd like to share them with you. Spoon dolls are a long-standing folk art tradition. These babies (most are of drinking age, actually) are painted onto recycled wooden spoons. Won't you open your heart and home to a new pal (or two)?

Left to Right: Phillip, Vera, Reina, Binky and Bridgett. $20 each (plus shipping, if applicable)

Day of the Dead Couple Prints

Giclee prints of Muerta Linda and Muerto Guapo are now available for purchase.

Each comes in a variety of sizes from 10" x 5" to 32" x 16". 

Order yours through Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Little Sparrows

These little guys can put a smile on just about anyone's face. Inspired by classic sparrow tattoos, they're charming with just a bit of edge and fit into almost any decor. Pick your own colors. Available through Latin Pop Shop.

Sugar Skulls

These babies are seasonal and limited. If you are interested in these as holiday gifts it would be a good idea to put in your orders now as they may not be around after October. 

Order here. 

Fruity

Fruity, mixed media on canvas, 10" x 20"

Pride Art Magnets

Mother's Day Sale

Take 15% off any art or t-shirt purchase of $25 or more. 

Use #promocode BESTMOM

Offer is good for this weekend only.

Visit Latin Pop Shop and enjoy!

Sunny with a Chance of Showers

Sunny with a Chance of Showers, acrylic on canvas, 8" x 16", available from Treehouse Gallery

Sunshower

Sunshower, acrylic on canvas, 8" x 8", available through Treehouse Gallery

Pescadora

Pescadora, acrylic and marker on canvas, 16" x 20", available through Latin Pop Shop

Latin Pop at White Owl Market

You can now find my work at White Owl Market (683 Central Avenue) in the hip and eclectic 600 block of Saint Petersburg, Florida. White Owl Market is my favorite type of retail establishment. As a matter of fact, after an afternoon chat with the store's owner Rande, it became very clear why I immediately felt his space was a good fit for my work (thankfully, he felt the same).
Rande's vision is that of a welcoming ("have a seat and take it all in") retail space that touches upon all aspects of daily life. At White Owl you can find stylishly up-cycled vintage furnishings and home accessories. As you make your way from one inviting display to another, you might pick up some soap or candles (maybe even a jar of crafted local jam) or find a beautiful hand-made top, from which proceeds help the plight of women's rights globally. And then there's the local and unique art. Decorative, yes...but clever and with something to say as well.

This might come back to bite me in my tush (gallery curators and snobby artists please cover your ears now) but as an artist I have always found it more fulfilling to have my works shown in "real" settings. I am not referring to specifically themed art projects, which do show best against the sterility of a dedicated art space, but my to my every day paintings. Art is part of my daily life and this is how I prefer to view and show it.

At the end of a hard day's work I will light that candle that sits on that side table. I will stretch across that couch and put my tired feet up on that ottoman. I will enjoy the candle's relaxing scent while looking at that painting. 

If you are or make it to St. Petersburg, be sure to check out White Owl Market.

Sombrerito

Sombrerito, acrylic on canvas, 8" x 10"

Parranderos

Parranderos, acrylic on canvas, 20" x 20"

Little Frida on Orange

Little Frida on Orange, acrylic on canvas, 8" x 10"

This painting is available through Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.