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Atabey
Atabey This is the piece I painted at Diva last night. It is of Atabey, the symbol of Mother Earth in the Taino tradition. She is the mother of Yucahu and represents fertility and motherhood. She is also a reminder of…
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The Art of the Tattoo: A Walking Canvas
The Art of the Tattoo: A Walking Canvas As an artist, one of the first questions I am usually asked is, “Do you do tattoos?” Actually, I have never drawn a tattoo for someone, even though my cousin has…
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Dia de los Muertos: The Art of Death is Alive
Dia de los Muertos: The Art of Death is Alive Last Tuesday I painted live at Diva. Thinking of this time of year, I decided to paint something with the theme Dia de los Muertos. The painting above is the piece I…
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That Thing Called a Muse
From Bomba to Punta That Thing Called a Muse Muse: (n) 1. Greek Mythology Any of the nine daughters of Mnemosyne and Zeus, each of whom presided over a different art or science. 2. muse a. A guiding spirit….
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