mis pequeños pájaros

mis pequeños pájaros
That means "My Little Birds" in Spanish. I had to find that on an English to Spanish translator on the web. I am still working on my Mexican Folk Art Series. I have been looking at a lot of Latin, Hispanic Culture art. Seems like there is a lot of Relgious type things with crosses, Our Lady of Guadalupe, etc. Here is my most recent work. I sold the last two on ebay and I was excited about that. One lady who bought a piece was named "Sharon Stone". I thought that was funny. What if it really was Sharon Stone-the movie star!? Oh, I have arrived! Heehee

This was created with my ever so used Prisma Color pencils and water soluable oil pastels (back ground). I did this on watercolor paper (140lb) which I like much better than the smooth paper I used last week for this type of art.

I am a busy lady. Here are the other things I am working on. I have several purses and one case in progress. I have decided to make a quilt called "Women of the World" and I have started on that. We will see if that actually gets done. I am working on a Mary Kay Challenge to sell at least 30 of the Peach Satin Hands gift sets by the end of July. Shew!!! I think I must be crazy sometimes but it seems the busier I am, the happier I am. Have a happy weekend. Please comment. I love your comments!

Comments

FAQ said…

Nancy, lately, I just sell them without matte frames or frames at all. I have not had an "art show" or been at a craft fair in a long time. So, it is easier to store them in folders and in a plastic case. If they sell, I mail them in those priority mail boxes-but I just leave them flat and inside a folder and tell them to be careful as "photos/pics inside". I also send a little certificate of authenticity for a nice touch. It just makes it seem more official I suppose.
Lesley

12:06 PM

Heather said…

i love your petits oiseaux, lesley. just outside my front door, hidden in a fern in a wall planter is a bird's nest with two tiny eggs. the mother keeps them warm (in florida, in the summer...) while 2 males take turns bringing her food and keeping watch. it could only be more magical if it were one of your paintings.

1:00 AM

couragetocreatewriteandlove said…

Please contact me anytime you wish for free translations. I am Mexican and love your art ;-)

10:07 AM

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