Picardía....

"El mercado de Celso"

 "Celso's market"

Inspired by the traditional mexican markets, their "churrigueresque" folklore, visual spiciness and chaotic ways, Ana Aranda and I worked on this mural full-time for over 2 weeks, plus a third one on-and-off for the details. 

It took us several sessions to get to the concept, visual idea, research and preparation before getting our hands all over the acrylic paints. 

The scene revolves around a crazy universe where the chiles, fruits and vegetables run for their lives before Celso, the market owner, sells them to affable characters!

Here is the process... 

  

A big thank you to Christopher who helped us along the journey and kept on cheering us up!

Come visit the fresh and fun exhibit that runs until March 8th (532 Folsom St, Gallery at the Mexican Consulate) and tell us what you think!

A big hug to all the friends who came to the opening, we appreciate your presence!

Time to grocery shop!

Pop-Up Spicy Mexican Design

Lucky number seven

 

Take the CHILE, mix it with 7 young mexican designers, place them together in a gallery and you will get a visual spicy explosion....

Come join Alejandra Antón, Ana Aranda, Diana Otero, Alma Lozano, Dora Izquierdo, Bernardo Núñez and myself in this art exhibit exploring the the new visions of mexican design, a re-interpretation of the iconic chile and many other works.

FEB 8 - MAR 3

The Gallery at the Consulate General of Mexico in San Fransico

532 Folsom St

Come visit:

Open daily from
10:00 to 17:00
Saturdays. Sundays
10:00 to 14:00

OPENING NIGHT

February 7th, 6:30 pm

Sneak peek.... 

 Hope to see you there...

... awaiting ...

These creatures awaiting for something to happen...

I went sketching with Ben the other day, we sat at Yerbabuena Gardens and enjoyed the sun.  

And not too long ago Chinny, Kike, Gue and I went to the beach,

here are some moments frozen in time...

Thanx for visiting!

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Divers searching for stars

Like a diver searching for stars in the ocean, the new year pushes us to reach out and connect, look for new opportunities and adventures. 

These illustrations made in found objects are for a one-day art exhibit at Ictus Gallery, January 5th, 2013. Come enjoy the new year with us!   

BEST WISHES FOR 2013

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Murals

Murals are such an important part of San Francisco's personality and is amazing the amount of urban artists constantly creating more and more!

 

During the months of September and October I was fortunate enough to get involved in the restoration campaign for the historic Women's Building : MaestraPeace mural.

A group of women mentor a younger generation in the art of mural making and allowed us to fix and repaint their monumental art piece.

The mural was painted in 1994 by Juana Alicia, Miranda Bergman, Edythe Boone, Susan Kelk Cervantes, Meera Desai, Yvonne Littleton and Irene Perez, and many helpers. 

Special thanx to them for sharing the knowledge!

Here are more links to the restoration process....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79541259@N07/with/8007276641/#photo_8007276641

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Womens-Building-of-San-Francisco/341327741844?ref=ts&sk=photos_stream

Other murals that I like a lot are the ones of Jet Martinez that can be found all over the city, he is originally from Mexico but lives in San Fran with his family.  

Yet onother good link!:
http://www.complex.com/art-design/2012/12/2012-year-in-review-the-25-best-murals-of-2012/

EXPLORE YOUR CITY!

Peace!

Amigas // Girlfriends

 

From cigar boxes, to books, doors and drawers I made some illustrations for a Women's Art Exhibit with Alexandra Bloom, Marsha Shaw and Gina M. Contreras.

I used the 'surrealist method', just started painting random shapes to start building up whatever creatures came into my mind.

 

Come visit the exhibit!

Reception for the Artists> December 11th from 3 pm to 5 pm

From Dec. 4th 2012 until February 5th 2013
At Puerto Alegre
546 Valencia St.
San Francisco Califaz
415 255 8201

Comments from the show are appreciated! 

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Ramones: Gabba Gabba Hey

Susanita's Little Gallery Presents:

Ramones: Gabba Gabba Hey

One of my pieces is part of the fifth Susanita's Little Gallery show, a tribute to the Ramones.

Susanita's Little Gallery and all the artists in the show make a collaboration with Acción Alegra, an ONG devoted specially to offer education and sanity to children in need from Togo, donating the 20% of the sales from the exhibition.

Come visit the gallery and let me know what do you think of the art?

http://www.susanitaslittlegallery.com/en-US/Gallery.aspx/Index/ramones__6

I made a Monotype with Acrylics, a psychedelic experimental look for the song You are gonna kill that girl

 

THANX FOR VISITING!