Saturday, May 23, 2009

PoLLo CoLoRiDa~Chicken 1~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Painting

Hola! All you river rafters need to be here in the Big Bend National Park area running the Rio Grande this Memorial Day weekend ~ we have had the rain! Long needed, too! A wonderful 1" rain yesterday ~ then it rained twice today ~ 1" the first time, but the second time I'm not sure how much as I haven't checked the rain gauge yet....but it is sure wet & wonderful!!
Here's a colourful chick for you titled "Pollo Colorida" ~ she has a companion Chicken Number Two ~ which I'll post tomorrow....

Still working on both Don Quixote's....

I hope everyone has a special Memorial Day weekend & a safe one!

RoMy

Here's the Artist Quote for the day: Variety of uniformities makes complete beauty. -- Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723)



Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art ~ RoMy Paintings
Title: "Pollo Colorida" (Colourful Chicken)
Size: 10" x 8"
Hola! Welcome to my Terlingua Art Studio near Big Bend National Park, Texas ~ along the border of Old Mexico ~ For your consideration today I am offering this original painting:
DESCRIPTION
A whimsical little painting of a very colourful chicken! There are many colours in this piece ~ enough to go with anyone's colour scheme ~ green, red, coral pink, orange, turquoise, blue, purple, yellow.
What a great piece of Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art to decorate your casa ~ or office place!
ABOUT THIS PAINTING
This Mexican folk art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on a professionally stretched, gallery-wrapped, premier canvas with no side staples. All four sides have been painted so that this piece is ready to be immediately displayed just as soon as it arrives! This painting, which measures 10" x 8", has been finished with several coats of non-yellowing acrylic varnish to protect and enhance its beauty for many years to come. A sawtooth hanger is already mounted on back. The front of this painting is signed by the artist ~ as is the back ~ and the back is also titled and dated (2009).
Bid with confidence knowing that this original painting has been created with the best quality materials available so that it will stand the test of time ~ and with time your purchase is sure to increase in value!
Please note: I have a companion piece to this one that you might want to check out on my auction page! The two paintings are very complimentary to one another! Should you be the winning bidder on both pieces I will gladly combine shipping!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The artist ~ RoMy ~ that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Old Mexico ~ near the Big Bend National Park ~ a few miles from Terlingua Ghost Town ~ and I love the history and culture of this area ~ a raw, still quite primitive land ~ a desert land where "rainbows wait for rain." The last few photos in this description show my outdoor studio which faces Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande, the natural border between Old Mexico and Texas ~ and it is from this primitive setting ~ 80 miles from town ~ that I find most of my inspiration for painting. (in the photos Mexico is on the left side of the river and Texas is on the right)
I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias! And, please, while you are here take a moment to
View My Other Items For Sale
Presently, I have several paintings at auction (on canvas, tin, wood & ceramic tile) & a variety of subjects:
St. Francis, San Pasqual Bailon (kitchen saint), Virgen de Guadalupe exvoto retablo, other saint retablos, Market Day village, Tree of Life, senorita, floral, crow, rooster, pig, cat, rabbit, angel, cowgirl, horse, deer, cactus, nuns, Don Quixote, landscape, abstract & many more! All fabulous pieces to add to your collection of Mexican Folk Art!
If you are an avid collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American Folk Art ~ or Southwest (Southwestern) Folk Art please Add me to your Favorite Sellers as I specialize in these areas.
SHIPPING AND PAYMENT
Paypal only, thank you. I ship the next business day following receipt of payment. I pack all my paintings with the greatest of care, however, I assume no risk for any loss or damage which might occur as a result of shipping once the item leaves my hands. Insurance is optional. And I am always happy to combine shipping costs for multiple purchases!
View My About Me page to read my bio!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

HUGE!~Don Quixote~40x32~Paintings~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy

Hola! I hope you had a great day & it's good to see you! I had a wonderful day working here in my estudio on my next Don Quixote piece ~ a coastal setting ~ which would be a nice complementary piece to go with this one I recently finished! It's still in the early stages so it'll be a while yet before I share any photos!

Here in the Big Bend Country it is so nice and cool this evening ~ we had 1/10 inch of rain which we so needed! And the rain helped ease the hot temps we'd been having. The Ghost Mountains (the Chisos) over in the Park were so beautiful all day ~ misty clouds hovering over like a soft white cloak....it was really cool up at the Lodge no doubt! Such a higher elevation there than here in the desert lowlands along the river.

In closing, here's the Artist Quote for the day: The artist has a special task and duty: the task of reminding men of their humanity and the promise of their creativity. -- Lewis Mumford



Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art Painting ~ RoMy
Title: "Don Quixote de la Mancha"
Size: 40"x32" ~ AWESOME SIZE CANVAS!!!
Hola! Muchas Gracias for stopping by my Terlingua Art Studio near Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend National Park (Texas) along the border of Old Mexico! For your consideration today I am offering this original painting:
DESCRIPTION
Don Quixote! The most beloved & famous character created by Miguel de Cervantes. This novel is considered by many critics as being the greatest ever written! Alonso Quijana (Don Quixote) is an elderly sixteenth-century Spanish gentleman who sets out with his "squire" Sancho Panza on a mission of high adventure! In this painting Don Quixote (with his faithful horse Rozinante by his side) is prepared to attack the windmills which he believes to be "ferocious giants!"
I just love Don Quixote & this piece was such fun to paint ~ I may do several more of him! Just thinking of his adventures makes we want to paint them all!
This very memorable quote of his is one of my favourites (maybe yours, too!):
Don Quixote to Sancho: There is a world outside La Mancha. There is a great elsewhere, my neighbor. And there we may both find fame and fortune.
Sancho Panza: How much does honor pay by the hour?
This is a VERY LARGE work of art ~ almost 4 feet high! And nearly 3 feet wide! It measures 40"x32" and will spendidly decorate any wall on which it is placed ~ whether it is in your casa or place of work. Also, there are so many colours in this piece (turquoise, blue, purple, gold, coral, red, desert tan and yellow) that it will easily go with most any colour scheme!
What a great opportunity this is for the right buyer to add to his or her collection of Mexican Folk Art! And a perfect time to start a collection (if you haven't already) as Mexican Folk Art is quite popular now ~ and increasing in value with time.
Please Note: Colours may vary according to different computer monitors.
ABOUT THIS PIECE
This Mexican Folk Art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on gallery-wrapped, professionally stretched canvas measuring 40" x 32". This premier frame is also cross braced and has sturdy, precisely tailored corners and the canvas is tight with clean, staple-free edges ~ all four sides are painted ~ this piece can be beautifully displayed as quickly as you receive it!. There is a hanger on the back - when you receive this artwork all you need to do is place it in your special area! Also, this piece has been finished with several coats of non-yellowing acrylic varnish to protect and enhance its beauty for many years to come.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The front of this painting is signed by the artist and the back is also signed, dated (2009) and titled. By the way the artist "Romy" - that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Old Mexico ~ near the Big Bend National Park ~ a few miles from Terlingua Ghost Town ~ and I love the history and culture of this area ~ a raw, still quite primitive land ~ a desert land where "rainbows wait for rain." The last few photos in this description show my outdoor studio which faces Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande, the natural border between Old Mexico and Texas ~ and it is from this primitive setting ~ 80 miles from town ~ that I find most of my inspiration for painting. (in the photos Mexico is on the left side of the river and Texas is on the right)
I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias! And, please, while you are here take a moment to View My Other Items For Sale ~ Presently, at eBay auction I have several large paintings this same size. I also have a variety of other sizes painted on canvas, tin, ceramic tile and wood.
If you are a collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American/Spanish Folk Art or Southwest Folk Art ~ please Add me to your Favorite Sellers as I specialize in these areas.
Paypal only, thank you. This painting will be shipped via UPS Ground. I schedule shipment the next business day following receipt of payment. I pack all my paintings with the greatest of care, however, I assume no risk for any loss or damage which might occur as a result of shipping once the item leaves my hands. Shipping costs include shipping and handling charges.
View My About Me page to read my bio!




Wednesday, May 20, 2009

St Saint Francis Retablo~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Painting-Paintings-Original Artwork-Terlingua Art Studio-Terlingua Ghost Town-Old Mexico Border

Hola! So glad you dropped in to my estudio to see what I've been doing! I'm still painting on my two new Don Quixote pieces....the large canvas is set by the coast and today I lightly figured in Don Quixote and Sancho ~ I already have the sea painted....still doing prep work on my wooden screen though! And letting my imagination dream up what to paint on all the panels! There are three panels ~ but it will actually end up being six paintings because I'm planning on painting both sides....

I hope everyone had a fabulous day! And please take a look at my Saint Francis which is on ebay!

And here's the Artist Quote for the day: There is no must in art because art is free. -- Vasily Kandinsky
Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art Paintings ~ RoMy
TITLE: Saint Francis Retablo
Size: 20"x16" ~ NICE SIZE!! Almost 2 ft. High!
Hola! Muchas Gracias for stopping by my Terlingua Art Studio near Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend National Park (Texas) along the border of Old Mexico! For your consideration today I am offering this painting:
DESCRIPTION
Because this Saint is the Patron of Peace and Animals ~ St. Francis is one of my favourites! This is a great size painting and bright and lively, yet soothing, too! Gorgeous colours of turquoise, blue, purple, yellow, red and desert tan ~ will go with the colour scheme of most any casa!
Saint Francis is holding a sweet dove and two other dove are hovering close by his side. At his feet sits a beautiful red fox, a turquoise rabbit and one purple sheep. Behind him is a lovely old church with a cross on top. Lots of cacti in this painting, too!
This is a very special painting and it has such a peaceful aura about it! What a great opportunity this is for the right buyer to add to his or her collection of Mexican Folk Art! And what a perfect time to start a collection as Mexican Folk Art is quite popular now ~ and increasing in value with time.
ABOUT THIS PIECE
This Mexican Folk Art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on gallery-wrapped, professionally stretched canvas measuring 20" x 16". This premier frame has sturdy, precisely tailored corners and the canvas is tight with clean, staple-free edges ~ and all four sides have been painted ~ this piece can be beautifully displayed as quickly as it arrives! There is a hanger on the back - when you receive this artwork all you need to do is place it in your special area and enjoy! Also, this piece has been finished with several coats of non-yellowing acrylic varnish to protect and enhance its beauty for many years to come.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The front of this painting is signed by the artist and the back is also signed, dated, and titled. By the way the artist "Romy" - that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Old Mexico ~ near the Big Bend National Park ~ a few miles from Terlingua Ghost Town ~ and I love the history and culture of this area ~ a raw, still quite primitive land ~ a desert land where "rainbows wait for rain." The last few photos in this description show my outdoor studio which faces Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande, the natural border between Old Mexico and Texas ~ and it is from this primitive setting ~ 80 miles from town ~ that I find most of my inspiration for painting. (in the photos Mexico is on the left side of the river and Texas is on the right)
I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias! And, please, while you are here take a moment to View My Other Items For Sale Presently at eBay auction I have several paintings this size. I also have a variety of other sizes painted on canvas, tin, ceramic tile and wood.
If you are a collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) ~ Mexican Ex-voto Retablos ~ Latin American/Spanish Folk Art or Southwest Folk Art ~ please Add me to your Favorite Sellers as I specialize in these areas.
Paypal only, thank you. This painting will be shipped UPS Ground. I schedule shipment the next business day following receipt of payment. I pack all my paintings with the greatest of care, however, I assume no risk for any loss or damage which might occur as a result of shipping once the item leaves my hands.
View My About Me page to read my bio!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

HUGE!~Cactus~Southwest~Mexican FoLk ArT~RoMy Paintings

Hola! Good to see you! I've been working on both my Don Quixote paintings ~ the large canvas one and the one on the wood screen....not finished with either yet! The Don Quixote piece I have on ebay ends this evening ~ all you Don Quixote collectors still have a chance to bid on this one! But it is ending soon....
Meanwhile, here's my "Cactus Sunrise" I'd like to share with you!
Have a great evening everyone!
And here's my Artist Quote for the day: Only work which is the product of inner compulsion can have spiritual meaning. -- Walter Gropius




Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art Paintings ~ RoMy
Title: "Cactus Sunrise"
Size: HUGE 40"x32" Original Painting!
Hola! Muchas Gracias for stopping by my Terlingua Art Studio near Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend National Park (Texas) along the border of Old Mexico! For your consideration today I am offering this original painting:

DESCRIPTION
Abstract colourful desert cactus! This painting will liven up any wall and add a touch of Southwest - Mexico FiEsTa flavor to your casa!
This is a VERY LARGE work of art ~ almost 4 feet high! And nearly 3 feet wide! It measures 40"x32" and will spendidly decorate any wall on which it is placed ~ whether it is in your home or office workplace. Also, there are so many colours in this piece (blue, turquoise, gold, yellow, pink, red) that it will easily go with most any colour scheme!
This is a great opportunity for the right buyer to add to his or her collection of Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art! And a perfect time to start a collection (if you haven't already) as these types of Folk Art are quite popular now ~ and increasing in value with time.
Please Note: Due to differences in computer monitors colours may vary somewhat.
ABOUT THIS PIECE
This Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on gallery-wrapped, professionally stretched canvas measuring 40" x 32". This premier frame is also cross braced and has sturdy, precisely tailored corners and the canvas is tight with clean, staple-free edges ~ all four sides have been painted ~ this piece can be beautifully displayed as quickly as it arrives! There is a hanger on the back - when you receive this artwork all you need to do is place it in your special area and start enjoying it! Also, this piece has been finished with several coats of non-yellowing acrylic varnish to protect and enhance its beauty for many years to come.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The front of this painting is signed by the artist and the back is also signed, dated (2009) and titled. By the way the artist "Romy" - that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Old Mexico ~ near the Big Bend National Park ~ a few miles from Terlingua Ghost Town ~ and I love the history and culture of this area ~ a raw, still quite primitive land ~ a desert land where "rainbows wait for rain." The last few photos in this description show my outdoor studio which faces Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande, the natural border between Old Mexico and Texas ~ and it is from this primitive setting ~ 80 miles from town ~ that I find most of my inspiration for painting. (in the photos Mexico is on the left side of the river and Texas is on the right)
I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias! And, please, while you are here take a moment to View My Other Items For Sale ~ at eBay auction I presently have two other large paintings this size in complimentary colours. Plus I have many other paintings in various sizes painted on canvas, tin, wood and ceramic.
If you are a collector of Mexican Folk Art ~ Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American/Spanish Folk Art or Southwest Folk Art please Add me to your Favorite Sellers as I specialize in these areas.
Paypal only, thank you. This painting will be shipped via UPS Ground. I schedule shipment the next business day following receipt of payment. I pack all my paintings with the greatest of care, however, I assume no risk for any loss or damage which might occur as a result of shipping once the item leaves my hands. Shipping costs include shipping and handling charges.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

ReTaBLo~Sacred HeArT~TiN Painting~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy-Paintings-Original-Artwork-Southwest

Hola! I'm so glad you dropped by! I worked more today on my 3-panelled wooden screen ~ still cleaning & prepping it for "Don Quixote" ~ and I also started another huge canvas painting of Don Quixote....I just can't seem to stop painting this character from Cervantes novel! Don Quixote is just such a fabulous inspiration! The canvas painting is going to have a coastal setting...
Meanwhile I'd like to share this Sacred Heart piece with you! Hope you like it!ReTaBLo~Sacred HeArT~TiN Painting~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy

The translation for the Spanish words at the top of this lovely retablo is: "Sacred Heart." In Mexico a "milagro," which means "miracle," is a small religious charm ~ there are many types of milagros and the Sacred Heart is one of them ~ often it is representative of the desire for healing someone with a heart condition, or the desire for a miracle in the area of love. The milagros are also believed to bring prosperity and good luck.
If you will look closely, you can see there are many intricate details in this piece ~ even tiny blue crosses in the background! There are beautiful, vibrant colours in this "Sacred Heart" painting ~ turquoise-green, gold, orange, red, blue. A fabulous piece of Mexican folk art!
This painting is a must have for any collector of Southwest or Old Mexico artwork! Mexican Folk Art is very popular and increasing in value with time! And what a great addition to your collection! Or start to collect today!

To see more photos of this Sacred Heart painting or for a full description please follow the link above to my ebay auction page!
I appreciate the visit & have a great evening!
Artist quote for the day: A picture is not a window...an abstract refers to no reality but its own. -- Jean Cocteau