What’s next…?

Life happens and distractions took me away from creating art.

It’s a slow process getting back into the flow of things.  I’m pulled away often and after a long day of work there’s very little energy left to dream or imagine the next thing even if you have some ideas you’re too tired to execute them.      

After honoring every town in Puerto Rico by using their town flag and the idea of the Vejigante mask for my handmade artwork, I felt that it needed something more when I looked at it hung on my wall.

solo artwork 

versus

group artwork

As I looked at the solo mask compared to a group of masks, I realized I needed to do more.  Several times I thought of how to make the solo town mask stand out. Yet days, weeks and months went by with no result.  One day, while gardening, an idea surfaced and I quickly sketched it out.  I got the material and went to work.  This is the result. 

Mask inspired by the town of Utuado's Flag

In this case, I hand painted the wooden frame for the town of Utuado.  

Top Close-up

The process is a slow one since the lettering has to be precise and the Flag of Puero Rico, Coquí on a leaf, El Morro, and Palm Trees are all hand painted. 

Bottom Close-up

The black backgroud simulates the starry nights of Puerto Rico.  Seriously, you can see the Milky Way on a clear night.  I was in awe when I for the first time saw the Milky Way one night in Camuy, Puerto Rico.

I really like how Utuado Vejigante Wooden Frame turned out. 

If you are interested you can message me via my Etsy store since these are custom made artwork.

This particular one is on it’s way to Puerto Rico to be proudly display at TJRanch.com

I love TJ Ranch, it’s my favorite getaway spot on the island aside from all the cool adventures this island has to offer.  

For reservation visit:  airbnb.com/slink/VPRmbtDG

It’s that time of year and if you are searching for something unique gift ideas please visit:

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Here's a glimpse of all the towns of Puerto Rico in more or less on the map of the island.

Thank You from an artist

I take pride in what I do, I strive to do it well and I'm rewarded when I see others enjoying my work.  One of my personal goals is to bring back the "USA made" to truly mean made in the USA.  It's challenging but I'm a firm believer that we can do it.  As I work and strive to provide top quality work, I'm grateful to you who made the choice to buy from me.  Not only did you help me but you also helped all those who were involved in the creations of my work.  

I thought about how my creations helped to improve people's lives.   Not just those who are buying my creations but with their purchases are helping me to help many families earn a living. 
 
As I sit here humbled by the interactive links of life, I realized how much we trust people to do the right thing.  How we take for granted the everyday things such as goods and services, maybe that's why I love watching "Dirty Jobs" with Mike Rowe.   He brings to light all the unsung heroes. Yes, HEROES!!!  That hero could very well be you, and if so, "THANK YOU!!!!"   

Mr. Rowe, keep doing what you’re doing...bringing light to a world that at times seems to be in darkness. Thank you for creating Dirty Jobs and dedicating time to present an awareness of such opportunities to the masses.

Whenever I watch the news media it saddens me to see so much focus on the negativity and yet all along there is so much good happening all around us.  We trust perfect strangers to do their job and do it well.   If it weren't for their dedication, pride and integrity where would we be?   Take a moment and think about it, really, where would we be?

This winter season share a smile or a hug, and say thank you to all those unsung heroes who works and makes our daily lives so livable. 

"THANK YOU for doing what you do best."
~Evelyn Nelson
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