May Exhibit

This is a collage piece that I am currently exhibiting at Casita del Pueblo.
"Mija"

Mothers Day

Speaking of Faith

Sunday on KPCC
The Radio program: Speaking of Faith, with Krista Tippett.

I hesitate to share something non-art related, but thought you might be interested to know that I will be a part of the radio program, Speaking of Faith. The topic was Catholicism, and a few weeks ago listeners were invited to go to the website and share their memories, thoughts, hopes and beliefs regarding todays Catholic Church. I did that, and was contacted by Rob McGinley Meyers of American Public Radio. He asked if I would participate in a short interview and read my submission, so that it could be recorded for possible use on air. I was interviewed by Trent Gillis, a very kind and patient man, and to my honor, my submission was selected, and I will be one of nine contributers that will be featured on Sundays on air program.

If you follow this link, you can listen live, and get a fuller understanding of the theme and contributers.

(Speaking of Faith-Catholicism)


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New Artwork for this Week

Rebirth (My Etsy Store)



And how can we begin the new month of MAY without Cat Art?
(Studly yes? In his manly poets shirt.)

Decorated Skull

A new piece added this week to my Etsy store.
(click to see)

Sweetums

Beloved Ones make the fossilization process less painful...

and petrifcation less putrid!

Highlights: Artist Reception!

What an exciting evening at Casita Del Pueblo! Yolanda Garcia outdid herself--Music,Food, Wine, Artwork, Artists,Art Patrons and the special treat of a Professional Make up Artist: Marina Mestaz,(zombielicious@yahoo.com)creating a living doll of a skelly girl! I had 6 pieces in this show: 4 are shown here--the canvas behind the make up artist--Image of a Woman wearing the red top, the small stone goddess, the Skeleton in Masquerade, and the small Glamour Girl holding a coconut!

Gallery Show

I am participating in a group show that is Opening April 19th at Casita Del Pueblo Gallery in Whittier. The opening is 6 -10, and there will be food, entertainment, a Dj, so if you can, come to the Artist Reception!

ACEO Bounty

The challenge was to create an art card from trash/found items.

Looking around my studio, there was a wrapper from a Reeses bar (How'd that get there?) and some backing from tape, and some printed adhesive paper and some torn directory pages ( I use old phone books as a work surface--catches spills, and rip off the top sheet to find clean sheet below!)
Anyhoo, put it all together and I found a sweet, choco-Holly-go-lightly gal, named Candy.

ACEO Bounty

I am participating with 71 other Artists at Etsy.com in an Art Card Event called: The ACEO Bounty! Artists will be challenged by other artists and art Collectors to create Art Cards (ACEO's)of any imagined topic, and these cards will be listed on Etsy under the search title: ACEO BOUNTY. At the end of the event, a lucky winner will win all the unsold Bounty Cards created by the 72 participating Artists.

To read about the event, Artists, or to challenge an artist to create something special visit:

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5566696&page=1

Thanks!
Artfully Yours,
Imelda
PS
ACEO stands for ART CARDS EDITIONS AND ORIGINALS. Tiny works of art, that are the same size as traditional baseball cards: 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Collectible and charming!

Florals and Still Life

Lately I have been compelled to do florals, as well as my typical feline art. I have been gathering small bouquets from my garden, and creating little floral paintings. You can get lost in the detail, the intensity of the vibrant colors, and the perfection of Natures blossoms.
To see this auction (click here)

Parasol Puss

A new series of Clothed Cat Prints.
Chat Couture. Feline Fashionistas? Dapper Dandylions!

Newly Listed this Week

Title: Cat and the Comfy Chair or "Why yes it IS comfy...so where will YOU be sitting?"

Original artwork created in Acrylics on smooth/hot press heavy watercolor paper.

(Click to see auction)

Otter Pose

Is anything sweeter, than a reclining cat?