"Mundo Lindo Cultural Fusion”

price: $1,000

size: 27” x 19

The assemblage piece was created with San Diego County’s mix of cultures in mind. The diversity and the melting pot of colors and images that influence artwork here in the southwest corner of the USA.

“Tree of Life: Oaxaca”

price: SOLD

image: 22”x30”

In 2004, my husband and I took a wonderful trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. This image reflects my memories of that city; chocolate, ancient ruins, painted wooden figurines, hand-woven rugs, green pottery and dried grasshoppers [as a seasoning for food]. 

price: sold

image: 6x8"
framed: 13x16"

The heart in hand is clearly one of my favorite themes and symbols. I use the Mexican version (heart in hand can be seen in folk art from many cultures) whenever I can. To me, heart in hand signifies how I work with my heart, using my hands.

price: by commission (unframed $850)

image size: 22x30"

My fifth "Tree of Life" this was a commission for the Garcia Park Family. I met with the family, to understand what was important to them, and what features from my previous "Tree of Life" paintings they especially liked. Then I created a painting personalized to reflect their love of music, patriotism to both the USA and her Mexican heritage. I included the daughter's cherished teddy bear and their beloved family dog, and of course, pictures of the family. I am especially proud of the fact that they consider this artwork a family heirloom. Contact me if you are interested in commissioning me for your own "Tree of Life."

price: sold

image size: 22x30”

framed: 31x38”

Fourth in my Tree of Life” series. This was done as part of a challenge in my art group. We each did a painting using the following 10 images/ words. “Sisterhood, beach, zebra, iris, laughter, cross, vegetable, tree, light, and heart.” Can you spot all 10? The painting began with watercolor on paper, and continued with the embellishments of stitching, milagros, shells, yarn Mexican ‘bingo’ cards, with a small tin retablo inserted in the center.

price: sold

image size: 22x30"

framed: 31x38"

The third in my continuing 'tree of life' series. For this one, I was inspired by the symbols of 'Dia de las Muertos' the Latin American celebration honoring loved ones who have passed away.

The altar of orange and yellow marigolds, pomegranate fruit, coins for the after life, a small chair, bandeleros (cut paper banner), a candle, a photo, are seen in many Mexican ofrendas. Plus I added the symbols and icons that are meaningful to me, cats, birds, and hearts.

price: sold

image size: 22x30”

framed: 31x38”"

Second in my “Tree of Life” series. Inspired by a small image of the Virgin of Guadalupe with her sun ray halo. Watercolor on paper, with stitching, collage and hand-sewn charms. My personal symbols seem to be cats, birds, hands and hearts.

price: sold

image size: 22x30”

framed: 31x38” 

The first of my series of “Tree of Life” this was inspired by a ceramic folk art “tree of life” that I saw at a San Diego museum. To the traditional ‘tree’ shape,’ I added personal symbols that I’m drawn to: birds, hearts, lavender, flowers, and butterflies. It’s very mixed media, starting with watercolor on paper, then I embellished with milagros and wooden charms. It speaks to a happy life.

price: sold

image size: 4x6”

Signed, hand embellished limited edition Giclee prints are available.

Originally created for a friend’s wedding invitation, I combined images of some of her collection of crosses, with some I’d found in Mexico. I use the cross as an icon, symbolizing a kind of inner strength.

price: original sold

image size: 4x6”

Signed, hand embellished limited edition Giclee prints are available.

Created using icon, and artifact images, this image portrays ‘true love.’

"Love Birds "

A charming little folk-art inspired painting, using traditional folk images from Mexico.

"La Mano en el Corazon I "

price: sold

image size: 7-1/4x10-1/2”

framed: 16x13”

I just love the international “heart in hand” symbol. I’ve seen a similar icon in the Amish culture, and in the Jewish culture. To me, it is a reminder to reach out to others with love; to greet others with an open heart.

"La Mano en el Corazon II "

price: sold

image size: 7-1/4x10-1/2”

framed: 16x13”

Another variation on my favorite symbols and icons, “heart in hand.”

"My Lottery Number"

price: sold

image size: 10X14”

framed: 16x20”

This image is based on my soon-to-be winning lottery number. I found the number on a teeny-tiny piece of paper floating in my bubble bath one day. It’s probably the bubble bath inspection number, but I took it as an omen and as my winning lottery number! I went to my studio immediately (after I toweled off and dressed) and created this painting as a sort of affirmation. I’m still waiting for my number to be called!

price: sold

image size:  14x14"  

Another painting inspired by my trip to Mexico. The colors, symbols and milagros are those of San Miguel de Allende. To me, this painting has the feeling of a banner, that I can imagine hanging outdoors at a special festival.

price: sold

framed: 16X20”

Signed, hand embellished limited edition Giclee prints are available.

price: SOLD

framed: 16x20”

Signed, limited edition Giclee prints are available.

Inspired by the “Night of the Altars” celebration in San Miguel de Allende. Each family builds an altar in their home or business and welcomes the community to come and see it. Imagine a warm evening, in a small Mexican town, walking from house to house to see the altar the family has created for just this night. At each residence, we were greeted with smiles and quiet pride. The colors were inspired by the colors of the homes. “Mensajes al Azar” means “random messages” in Spanish.

 price: sold

image size: 4x6”

framed: 10x12”

Signed, limited edition Giclee print are available.

I painted this small watercolor while in San Miguel de Allende. The talavera style tiles are painted with traditional colors, and come in a wide variety of designs.

price: sold

image size: 4x6”

framed: 10x12”

La Noches de los Altares translates to “the night of the altars,” in Spanish. The celebration takes place annually in San Miguel de Allende the Friday evening before Palm Sunday.

price: sold

image size: 4x6”

framed: 10x12”

Signed, hand embellished limited edition Giclee prints are available.

In Spanish, milagro literally means miracle or surprise. Milagros refers to a small silver amulet or talisman seen all over Mexico. They come in a vast variety of shapes: arms, legs, eyes, animals, fruits, vegetables, houses, trucks etc. Milagros are often attached to statues of saints or to the walls of churches as tangible symbols of a the petitioner’s particular need, or they are offered in thanks for a prayer answered. [If, for example, someone has a broken arm, a tiny silver arm is hung on the favorite saint.]

"Our Lady of Morning Glory" 

Signed, limited edition Giclee print are available three sizes, with prices from $100-$250.

Looking through a window in an adobe house, onto a prickly pear cactus in bloom. Morning glories glowing up the window frame, you can almost feel the soft breeze. Created for the permanent collection of Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, California.

"Mexican Turtle" 

Signed, limited edition Giclee print are available three sizes, with prices from $100-$250.

I saw this little turtle-shaped planter at an inn in Borrego Springs, and knew he was destined for one of my paintings. The springtime desert inspired the landscape, through an adobe Mexican tiled window. Created for the permanent collection of Scripps Hospital in La Jolla, California.

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