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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Or for digital art: 

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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.

Socks ! ! ! Puerto Rican Mask on socks

 

What better why to show off your town than with these lovely socks.

They are ideal for the holiday stocking stuffers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And there's more from coffee mugs, pillows to sticker.

Here is a happy customer who shared a photo of their favorite town.
He bought a sticker for his guitar and proudly displays San Juan, PR.

 

Find your favorite town here:

https://www.redbubble.com/people/sybaritestudio/ 

Celebrate Puerto Rico Towns

 

Happy to announce more options to chose from:

 

 

 

Find your favorite town in my profile below.

Will this dream of mine happen?

My wall is almost maxed out.
 

I am halfway though making this lovely wall art decor - Celebrating Puerto Rico. Each mask was inspired by the town's flag.

I'm excited that soon I'll see my vision come to fruition. I dream of having an art exhibition one day.

If you enjoy seeing my handmade artwork, please support my efforts here: 

SybariteStudio.Etsy.com

Welcome your love and support. Thank you.

Celebrating Puerto Rico Postcards

 

I'm thrilled to announce the availability of postcards on my sybaritestudio.etsy.com store.

Here's a quick video of them:

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Life's Challenges, Reset, and more

 

Well, from my last post earlier this "Missing Puerto Rico"... I was able to be back on the island of Puerto Rico.  Sadly to say it was not for pleasure instead to help my parents.   My father was in hospital and my mother needed help.  The challenge was getting there safely and waiting to make sure I could travel.

First time traveling to the island where I arrived at night.  Pretty neat seeing the island all lite up from the air....

After several weeks of helping my parents, I left them in good standing.  I'm grateful to my sibling for helping out or else most of the task won't have been completed. Our parents are better today than they were in April.  Grateful and thankful to all the people out there who help my father to recover.  More so during this most unusual period of time --  one word, "Pandemic."

Upon my return home, at the airport as I walked to my gate, I passed several stores but one totally caught my eyes... You can see why....

Look at the sign, it says, "Isla Del Encanto" (English... the Island of Enchantment)
So true, I left this magical place feeling inspired and energized. 

Once home, I took a few days to recover.  Exploring my garden and discovering all the blooming flowers.  This sunflower is just beautiful.  I just had to capture this moment.

Meanwhile, I reassessed the work I left unattended when I left to Puerto Rico.  One project that I had in mind for a long time but had yet to actually address it was to create my own workstation.  Thus, I looked around and saw the opportunity to create one... 

I cleared out my new space and painted it with a vibrant light color to reflect the light in such a tight space. Next up, I went through the recycled materials that I had been saving up for a raining day... After sorting thought it, I found the ideal shelves.  Here I'm installing it.

This small room is coming along... moving my equipment and setting things up... that's gonna take some time to clean, calibrate my equipment and organize my materials.  So far, it's coming together nicely.  

Everyday, I look at my mask creation and think of my recent visit to Puerto Rico, I'm re-energized again.  I can't wait to have this space up and running.  I can't wait to get back to making my mini-Vejigente Mask.   I have many ideas that I want to bring forth.  I want to celebrate Puerto Rico.

The above photo are my original masks that I proudly display on my wall.  I'm having fun creating shapes with them.  Below are the ones I have at my office.  By the time I'm done designing them I'll have most of my wall filled.  It's seventy-eight towns. 

Finally, Thank you fans for your support and kind words.   Every time I receive your in kind messages and reviews, they are greatly appreciated.  Once more, Thank You.