Art at Any Age

Art is really all around us our entire lives long. When you're little--those cartoon animated programs and movies are the art that first captivates you.
My favorites have always been, The Little Mermaid and Anastasia. Especially the Little Mermaid... I think I can still recite pretty much the whole thing...and I know I know all the words to each and every song. I mean...if there were a Disney Rock Band game and I would win on Expert on every Little Mermaid song...

Actually when Olivia finally started watching the Little Mermaid--that was fun because I got to watch and sing with her...well actually she doesn't like it when you sing with her sometimes...so I'd have to pretend sing with her. It's been fun rediscovering one of my faves with her.
I also taught Olivia how to hold her crayons. That was a really time afternoon--she likes it when I draw something and then she colors ALLLL over it.
I'm really glad I get to be a part of Art at Any Age with her.
Any day now..maybe any moment now---Oli is going to officially become a big sister. I'm so excited to meet the newest little one. I can't wait to see if she falls in love with Eric like Oli and I did...or if she will ask me to draw sharks like Oli does...
...Another little girl to share art with...the simple joys of a piece of paper and crayons.

The morning after...

So last night was wonderful! There were over a 100 people that attended the opening night of my month long show at Books and Books in Coral Gables. Some were friends, some were family and others were gallery walk attendees.

All in all everyone really seemed to enjoy the new works and how they complimented the select older ones that are up. I can't say which pieces I heard people talking about the most as a lot of them had a buzz... the Pies were popular, Los Pollitos were popular as were the trees.

I think I may have even sold a piece!

I put a few pictures up here but I have also uploaded pictures on facebook and on flickr if you would like to see them all. Below you'll find the link to the Flickr photo stream.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dubonics/

Thanks again to everyone who came out!!

Final Sneak Peak...

So everything is done and ready for tonight.

Here are a couple of shots D took this morning after we installed the paintings.

It sounds like a lot of great friends and family members will be coming out and supporting me tonight--so in advanced I wanted to thank you!!

Thank you!


I can't wait to see you all.

What to wear...what to wear...

Ok--First I want to say I just spent nearly 9 hours with the Miami-Dade County Commissioners public budget hearing. ...so if this doesn't make too much sense...sorry.

Anyhow...some of you may know that other than art and my work at the museum the other thing outside of my family and friends that make me happy is...fashion.

People have been asking me, "What are you going to wear?"...well I am wearing something very special to me.

My dress is of my own design, hand made in Managua, Nicaragua.

My necklaces, bracelets and earrings are handmade by Kristin Pearce, a dear friend and talented designer here in Miami. You should take a look at her etsy shop for treasures you can call your own.

http://kristinpearce.blogspot.com/

Tomorrow morning I will be hanging the show at 9:00am...and then I will be arriving at Books and Books at around 5:45pm. I am beyond excited and overjoyed at the support I have received from you all this summer. I can't wait to share tomorrow night with you...and if you cannot be there physically I know you will be in spirit.

So thanks! I will try and blog before the opening...if not you know I will after.

Cheers!

New Fave Site!

So I normally only post once a day...but I could not resist...

I have found a great new site!

www.jcrewaholics.com

Full of wonderful fun filled things for all of us who simply adore the Crew.

So...you can thank me later. :)

Happy Birthday to our Matriarch

Happy Birthday Grandmother!
Today, D's "GMa" turns a beautiful and healthy 87!

The woman lives by her own in a lovely house in Coral Gables...she drives everywhere in her Cadillac...she plays golf several times a week...she emails!! She is a marvel and a true testament to a long happy and healthy life. Mother of 2...grandmother to I think 7..great-grandmother to at least 15!

So Happy Birthday Grandmother...today's blog post is dedicated to you and the family you built.

Two Palms

Today I found out that I will be hanging the paintings myself. Chances are I will be doing this tomorrow afternoon if not Friday morning.

One of the paintings that will more than likely go up will be "Two Palms".

This is the painting in its middle stage...it is now finished...but obviously I can't show it to you since it will be up on Friday.

What I do plan on doing is posting pictures of all the finished paintings after Friday night.

Tonight I actually plan on adding another new painting to the list...something inspired by yet another friend of mine. Hint: Hip Hop and You Don't Stop...