Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Arte de los Muertos


Hello everyone! This is my new piece, another Day of the Dead inspired painting. I have been given the wonderful opportunity of creating a couple little paintings for a show at Borealis Arts. This is a gallery here in Tucson which is owned by my boyfriend's brother Nathan and his wife Brandi.

They invited me to bring in "Spooky Little Friend," but I was fortunate enough to have that one sell right away in my shop. So of course I jumped at the opportunity to create a couple more paintings just for the show! As part of the show they will be building a little shrine honoring loved ones who have passed on, and my pieces will go on or near that shrine as I understand it. I am very excited to have my paintings in a gallery for the first time! :) The show is called "Arte de los Muertos." It opens October 15 and goes until November 17.

I plan on doing two more paintings. I don't have a name for this one yet, I may have to enlist the help of some of my Spanish-speaking friends. And of course any suggestions, in English or Spanish, are welcome! :) Any paintings that don't sell in the show will go into my etsy shop when it is over.


Here is another little painting which I have had in the shop for a couple of days already, called "The Candy Corn Bandit"! She is painted on a little 5"x5" stretched canvas and is available here.





I hope that you are all having a wonderful week, and I'll see you soon! :)



17 comments:

  1. Goodness, goodness me!!! Aargh! Your new shine is blinding me, Lauren! Really, I think I'm your number one fan now... Can you see me here up front? I'm the one with the giant finger foam!! (^_^)

    Seriously. You are seriously emerging.

    (hugs!)

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  2. Just wanted you to know that I finally posted about the beautiful painting that I won during the Mad Hatter Tea Party. My granddaughter is absolutely in love with her. It's all about fairies and princesses these days. She even looks like Kate and the colors are perfect for her room. We will treasure her forever.

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  3. they are so beautiful! i love the day of the dead girl
    good luck with your show!
    blessigns
    ~*~

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  4. Oh I love the skeleton girl painting soooooo much! I love bones and things that are a bit spooky!

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  5. Congrats on your sale!!! :) And oh la la...I LOVE your candy corn bandit. TOTALLY. Thank you for your bright corner here in the bloggie world that always puts a smile on my face in my tiny world over here. BIG HUGS!!

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  6. Absolutely loving your show piece. The skeleton girl is both beautiful and spooky! Fantastic. Good luck with the show. :)

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  7. Congrats on many levels! The sale...the gallery showing...the girl in the front row with the foam finger....you've got it all!!!!

    Lol! You're on an amazing roll...lovin these Spooky additions to Lauren's Ladies :)

    As for a name...hmmm..."Rosas y Huesos" means Roses and Bones? Just a thought :)

    Best Wishes!

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  8. Love your day of the dead painting, so good!!

    Micki x

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  9. i love the candy corn bandit! hope you sell your paintings at the show! that is a great opportunity!

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  10. Love both of these pieces. Congrats on being shown in the gallery and wish you much success.

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  11. Oh, this one is absolutely my favorite. It is so awesome. I bet you will not be able to keep it. I love your other Halloween ones too. Your have such a wonderful style that just keep getting better.
    Jennifer

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  12. Wow - both of these paintings are incredible! Your work is just amazing - I am in love with all you do. Congratulations on the show! Theresa

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  13. ~do you see the l♥ve pouring about on this page...i think we all simply adore each piece that you create! whether it be enchantingly sweet or spookily made...each piece sparkles its magic upon us all...congrats to you and all your exciting events that have been unfolding in your life...you deserve just so...my sweet little pumpkin queen sits right here beside me for all to see...i simply l♥ve her!! much l♥ve and light upon you always~

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  14. The day of the dead painting perfectly captures the spirit of the holiday. Awesome. Love the girl in the mask...is that a huge candy corn she is holding? Love it, great touch :)
    Cheers,
    Jo

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  15. Day of the dead painting is awesome! I really like your work x

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  16. Oh so happy to find your blog. Just gorgeous, beautiful artwork!

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  17. oooh, these are amazing! I love your Dias girl! So spooky and sweet. Both are lovely!~

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