Chili Ristra~Old Wood~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Painting

Hola! So glad you dropped by today! Here is a "Chili Ristra" I recently painted ~ it's done on a "pre-loved & often used" wood cutting board ~

And please check my blog page later this week to see a painting that is almost finished titled "Dining in Puerto Vallarta" ~

Artist Quote for the day: Every time an artist dies, part of the vision of mankind passes with him. -- Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Chili Ristra~Old Wood~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Painting

Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art ~ RoMy Original Paintings
Title: "Chili Ristra"
Size: Approx. 16" x 7" x 1/2"
Hola! Muchas Gracias for stopping by my Terlingua Art Studio near Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend National Park (Texas) along the Old Mexico Border! For your consideration today I am offering this original painting:
DESCRIPTION
Bold & vivid in colour this chili ristra will brighten up any area of your casa ~ plus the chili ristra is traditionally a way of welcoming guests to your home. It is also believed to bring good fortune upon you. The chili ristra (ristra is the Spanish word for "string") is a most popular decoration for any southwestern or Mexico casa. This particular piece would be especially attractive at your front door as a sign of welcome ~ or in your cocina!
The colours in this piece are gorgeous shades of gold, coral, red, and a hint of desert tan & turquoise. What a charming piece of Mexican Folk Art to add to the decor of your home! Or business!
ABOUT THIS PAINTING
This Mexican folk art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on a (previously loved & often used) cutting board made of wood, measuring approx. 16" x 7" x 1/2". This cutting board has an attractive shape ~ and this piece has been finished with three coats of a non-yellowing acrylic enamel to protect and enhance its beauty for many years to come. It already has a hole in the top so that it can be immediately displayed & enjoyed as quickly as you receive it! The back of this painting is signed by the artist, titled and dated (2009). Also on the back is the stamp mark "Bene Casa."
This unique painting would make a wonderful treasure for yourself ~ or a great wedding or house-warming gift!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The artist ~ RoMy ~ that's me! I live on the border between Texas and 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 many paintings at ebay auction in a variety of sizes from small to very large ~ painted on canvas, tin, wood & ceramic tile. Lots of subjects: Saint Francis, St. Therese, San Pasqual Bailon (kitchen saint), Virgen de Guadalupe, Don Quixote, Tree of Life, Day of the Dead, Mexican Ex-voto Retablos, Mexico Village scenes, Market Day settings, Sacred Heart Milagros, Senorita portrait, figures, abstract, animals, angels, cactus, desert landscape, mountains, cowgirls, cowboys, Native American Indian and many more! All fabulous pieces to add to your collection of Folk Art!
Also if you are an avid collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American Folk Art ~ Southwest (Southwestern) & Native American Artwork 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!
Adios Amigo
I hope you enjoyed your visit to my estudio! And, please, before you leave take a moment to View My About Me page & read my bio! And do stop in again ~ the Welcome Sign is always out!

Navajo Girl~Turquoise Jewelry~Folk Art Painting~RoMy

Hola! I hope everyone has enjoyed a great 4th of July weekend! I'm so glad you dropped by ~ and please do take a moment to view my newest painting titled, "Navajo Beauty" ~

Artist Quote for the day: Art is the difference between seeing and just identifying. -- Jean Mary Norman

Navajo Girl~Turquoise Jewelry~Folk Art Painting~RoMy

Description:
Mexican ~ Southwest ~ Folk Art ~ RoMy Original Paintings
Title: Santa Fe Spirit
Size: 20" x 16"
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
Beautiful aura ~ beautiful colours in these mountains and adobe dwellings ~ turquoise, blue, purple, gold, pink ~ soothing! Add a touch of the Southwest Spirit to your casa ~ or office!
ABOUT THIS PIECE
This Southwestern 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 ~ all four sides have been painted ~ this piece can be 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 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 paintings this size. I also have a variety of other sizes painted on canvas, tin, wood and ceramic tile. Lots of subjects: Saint Francis, St. Therese, San Pasqual Bailon (kitchen saint), Virgen de Guadalupe, Don Quixote, Tree of Life, Day of the Dead, Mexican ex-voto retablos, Mexico Village scenes, Market Day settings, Sacred Heart Milagros, senorita portrait, figures, desert landscape, cactus, abstract, animals, angels and many more!
If you are an avid collector of Mexican Folk Art Paintings ~ Day of the Dead ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American and 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. Insurance is optional.
View My About Me page to read my bio!

Cowgirl~Horse~Cowdog~Southwest Folk Art Painting~RoMy

Hola! Muchas Gracias for stopping by! Please take a moment to view my latest painting of a cowgirl, her horse and her faithful cowdog ~ titled "Waiting."

Artist Quote for the day:
A great artist is always before his time or behind it. -- George Moore

Cowgirl~Horse~Cowdog~Southwest Folk Art Painting~RoMy

Western ~ Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art ~ RoMy Original Paintings
Title: "Waiting"
Size: 12" x 9"

Hola! Muchas Gracias for stopping by my Terlingua Art Studio near Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend National Park (Texas) along the Old Mexico Border! For your consideration today I am offering this original painting:

DESCRIPTION
A whimsical little western painting ~ this pretty cowgirl dressed in her colourful suede vest, leather chinks, cowgirl boots with spurs, Stetson cowboy (cowgirl) hat, Wrangler jeans, black belt with a shiny silver Ranger buckle, and black and yellow wildrag is toting a bucket of feed to her beautiful paint horse ~ patiently waiting at the feed trough. Just outside the gate is the cowgirl's faithful cowdog who is also patiently waiting for his owner ~ (Gee my Border Collie cowdogs never wait outside the pen for me ~ patiently or not! They're always inside nipping at my horse's heels ~ creating quite a ruckus!)
In the background is a windmill, cottonwood trees, and the cowgirl's casa ~ a beautiful adobe dwelling ~ over the front door is a great set of cowhorns ~ there's a neat old wagon wheel propped against the side of the house ~ and two pots of red geraniums on an old wooden bench ~ also a nice limestone walkway.
The colours in this piece are gorgeous shades of desert tan, gold, turquoise, blue, green, red, orange, and purple ~ this artwork will go with most any colour scheme! And what a charming piece of Western Folk Art to add to the decor of any cowgirl's ranch home! Or cowboy bunkhouse!

ABOUT THIS PAINTING
This Western folk art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on a professionally stretched, gallery wrapped canvas. This premier canvas is tightly wrapped & tucked around a very well-made, quality wooden frame with no side staples ~ and all four sides have been painted so that it is ready for you to immediately display & enjoy just as quickly as you receive it (no additional framing is necessary) ~ and a hanger is already attached! Also this piece has been finished with two coats of a non-yellowing acrylic varnish to protect and enhance its beauty for many years to come. The back of this painting is signed by the artist, titled and dated (2009). The measurements are 12" x 9".
This unique painting is a wonderful treasure to collect for yourself ~ but it would also make a great gift!

ABOUT THE ARTIST
The artist ~ RoMy ~ that's me! I live on the border between Texas and 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)
(Also the very last photo above is one of me & "Hank" ~ the best cowdog I ever had the pleasure to "own" ~ and to work with ~ who is no longer with me but is on "the other side of the Rainbow Bridge" ... where someday perhaps he & I will once more have an opportunity to work cattle together again!)

I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias! And, please, while you are here take a moment to
View My Other Items For Sale
Presently, I have many paintings at ebay auction in a variety of sizes from small to very large ~ painted on canvas, tin, wood & ceramic tile. Lots of subjects: Saint Francis, St. Therese, San Pasqual Bailon (kitchen saint), Virgen de Guadalupe, Don Quixote, Tree of Life, Day of the Dead, Mexican Ex-voto Retablos, Mexico Village scenes, Market Day settings, Sacred Heart Milagros, Senorita portrait, figures, abstract, animals, angels, cactus, desert landscape, cowgirls, cowboys and many more! All fabulous pieces to add to your collection of Southwest & Mexican Folk Art!
Also if you are an avid collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American Folk Art ~ Southwest (Southwestern) & Native American Artwork ~ 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!

Adios Amigo!

I hope you enjoyed your visit to my estudio! And, please, before you leave take a moment to View My About Me page & read my bio! And do stop in again ~ the Welcome Sign is always out!

Dinner for Two~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Paintings

Hola ~ Good to see you! I'm so glad you dropped by to see my latest work ~ titled "Dinner for Two" ~ this painting features two of my most favourite characters to paint ~ Therese & Paco Reyes....

Lately, I've also been doing a few Native American paintings ~ "Navajo Rug," and "Navajo Beauty" which I haven't posted to my blog yet but you can see them on ebay right now if you're curious to take a look....

Hope everyone has a great morning!

Artist Quote for the day: He paints as a bird sings. -- Paul Signat, of Monet

Kitchen~Pots~Senorita~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Paintings

Description:
Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art ~ RoMy Original Paintings
Title: "Dinner for Two"
Size: 12" x 9"
Hola! Muchas Gracias for stopping by my Terlingua Art Studio near Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend National Park (Texas) along the Old Mexico Border! For your consideration today I am offering this original painting:
DESCRIPTION
A whimsical little painting of two of my favourite characters ~ Therese & Paco Reyes. Therese is in her lovely kitchen and her husband Paco is just coming through the door ~ home from a hard day's work ~ and bearing a hearty appetite! The table is spread with a gorgeous tablecloth of many colours and is already set with Therese's favourite Talavera dishes. She is just taking the beans off the wood-burning stove and the rest of the meal is nearly done as well.
Therese loves her beautiful kitchen! She works very hard to keep it pretty ~ and is always looking for other collectibles to add to it. She has many fabulous pieces of Talavera pottery ~ and a very old, very special candelabra that once belonged to her great grandmother. The aura in the Reyes cocina is one that is peaceful and full of love and Paco always looks forward to coming home from work to his loving wife and his home of which he is so proud!
The colours in this piece are gorgeous shades of coral, turquoise, blue, green, red, orange, yellow and purple Therese is wearing a beautiful dress with a fringed trim and a tiny cross necklace ~ her kitchen is very colourful with its bright counter top tiles ~ a vase of pink flowers ~ and a chili ristra. Another tiny cross adorns the top of the doorway Paco is stepping through with his sombrero in hand....What a charming piece of Mexican Folk Art to add to the decor of your kitchen!
ABOUT THIS PAINTING
This Mexican folk art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on a professionally stretched, gallery wrapped canvas. This premier canvas is tightly wrapped & tucked around a very well-made, quality wooden frame with no side staples ~ and all four sides have been painted so that it is ready for you to immediately display & enjoy just as quickly as you receive it (no additional framing is necessary) ~ and a hanger is already attached! Also this piece has been finished with two coats of a non-yellowing acrylic varnish to protect and enhance its beauty for many years to come. The back of this painting is signed by the artist, titled and dated (2009). The measurements are 12" x 9".
This unique painting is a wonderful treasure to collect for yourself ~ but it would also make a great wedding or house-warming gift!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The artist ~ RoMy ~ that's me! I live on the border between Texas and 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 many paintings at ebay auction in a variety of sizes from small to very large ~ painted on canvas, tin, wood & ceramic tile. Lots of subjects: Saint Francis, St. Therese, San Pasqual Bailon (kitchen saint), Virgen de Guadalupe, Don Quixote, Tree of Life, Day of the Dead, Mexican Ex-voto Retablos, Mexico Village scenes, Market Day settings, Sacred Heart Milagros, Senorita portrait, figures, abstract, animals, angels, cactus, desert landscape, cowgirls, and many more! All fabulous pieces to add to your collection of Mexican Folk Art!
Also if you are an avid collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American Folk Art ~ & Southwest (Southwestern) Artwork 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!
Adios Amigo!
I hope you enjoyed your visit to my estudio! And, please, before you leave take a moment to View My About Me page & read my bio! And do stop in again ~ the Welcome Sign is always out!

St. Francis Retablo~Saint~Tile~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy-Painting-Paintings-Southwest-Originals

Hola! It's a great evening here in the Big Bend National Park Area of Texas! We have been so blessed with rain this past week ~ and we needed it! The Rio Grande is running all you river rafters ~ so come on down! The river reached flood stage near Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon ~ and more rain is expected over the next several days....

Here is my newest Saint Francis retablo painted on a ceramic tile ~ comes with a small wooden stand for display ~ please follow the link below to see more photos of this on ebay!

Artist Quote for the day: There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. -- Pablo Picasso

Everyone have a great Saturday night! RoMy

St. Francis Retablo~Saint~Tile~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy

Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art ~ RoMy Original Paintings
Title: "Saint Francis" Retablo
Size: 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 1/4"
Painted on Glazed Ceramic Tile ~ Comes w/Wooden Display Stand
DESCRIPTION
This charming retablo is dedicated to Saint Francis (the Patron of Peace & Animals) ~ Saint Francis has his arms outstretched and a dove in one hand and a cross in the other. There is a rabbit & a goat by his side. Lots of tiny crosses in the background. This is a somewhat whimsical rendition of Saint Francis and one that will surely add a loving and peaceful aura to any casa (home) in which it may be placed. Or office workplace!
The colours (very Oaxaca!) in this piece are really gorgeous! Coral, gold, yellow, turquoise, blue, red, orange, purple, pink ~ will go great with any colour scheme!
ABOUT THIS PAINTING
This Mexican folk art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art brightly painted with acrylics on a piece of glazed ceramic tile which comes with a small wooden display stand. This very collectible piece, which is 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" x 1/4", has been finished with several coats of non-yellowing acrylic enamel to protect and enhance its beauty for years to come. The back of this painting is signed by the artist, titled and dated (2009).
This St. Francis tile would also look fabulous bonded to any wall in your home, backporch or patio area!
And would make a wonderful, very unique gift, too!!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The artist ~ RoMy ~ that's me! I live on the border between Texas and 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 on ebay auction I have paintings on canvas, tin, wood & ceramic tile ~ in a variety of sizes from small to very large. Lots of subjects: Saint Francis, St. Therese, San Pasqual Bailon (kitchen saint), Virgen de Guadalupe, Don Quixote, Tree of Life, Day of the Dead, Mexican Exvoto Retablos, Mexico Village scenes, Market Day settings, Sacred Heart Milagro, Senorita portrait, figures, abstract, cactus, desert landscape, angels, animals, floral & many more! All fabulous pieces to add to your collection of Mexican Folk Art!
Also if you are an avid collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American Folk Art ~ and Southwest Artwork 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!

HUGE!~40x32~DoN QuiXoTe~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Painting-Paintings-Original Southwest Artwork

Hola! Here is my newest Don Quixote painting by the sea....a HUGE canvas! Nearly 4 feet x 3 feet! This piece is available on ebay....please follow the link below to see more photos and/or to purchase!



Artist Quote for the day: Art is the reasoned derangement of the senses. -- Kenneth Rexroth



Have a great evening & muchas gracias for stopping by! RoMy

HUGE!~40x32~DoN QuiXoTe~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Painting

Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art Painting ~ RoMy
Title: "Don Quixote"
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 memorable 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! This painting is set by the sea and is the most recent Don Quixote piece I have done ~ there is a nice companion piece to this listed on ebay also ~ please be sure & have a look!
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, green, gold, coral, red & desert tan) 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. Lots of subjects: Saint Francis, St. Therese, San Pasqual Bailon, Virgen de Guadalupe, Tree of Life, Mexico Village setting, Market Day scene, Day of the Dead, Senorita portrait, figures, abstract, desert landscape, cactus, angels, animals, floral & many more!
If you are an avid collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American/Spanish Folk Art or Southwest Artwork ~ 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.
View My About Me page to read my bio!

Southwest~Senorita~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy~Paintings~Original

Hola! I hope everyone had a wonderful day! Here's a painting from my estudio I'd like to share with you titled "La Mision"

And I'm still painting Don Quixote....today I painted Sancho Panza....I am almost finished....

Here's the Artist Quote for the day: The artist is the seismograph of his age. -- Robert W. Corrigan

Good Night to all! RoMy

Southwest~Senorita~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy~Paintings

Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art ~ RoMy

Title: La Mision (The Mission)

Size: 20" x 16" ~ Nice SiZe Canvas ~ Original
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
"La Mision" (The Mission) is a beautiful blending of desert colour ~ gorgeous mountains (in shades of gold, purple and turquoise), a tiny mission far off in the distance and a pretty, red-haired senorita, drapped in a shawl and a mysterious air ~ headed out on a mission of her own....

Quote: Make your life a mission, not an intermission. -- Arnold Glasgow

This folk art painting is sure to add an aura of the Southwest and Old Mexico decor to anyone's casa ~ or office at work. And what a fabulous opportunity for the right buyer to add to his or her collection of Mexican Folk Art! Or start a collection! 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 ~ all four sides have been painted so that this piece can be displayed & enjoyed as soon 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! 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 on ebay I have several paintings of various sizes from small to very large painted on canvas, tin, wood & ceramic tile.
If you are a collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Day of the Dead ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American, Spanish 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. I schedule shipping 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. Shipping costs include shipping and handling charges.
View My About Me page to read my bio!