Maria Sanchez

Goodbye Millie we will miss you..... our family is so sad... I've been balling my eyes out all yesterday and I am in tears as write this. My poor little Millie. We had to put her down yesterday. She seems so harmless, but this loveable little girl had a mean streak. She was very jealous of my 4 yr old Sarah. She took a bite out of Sarah thigh (2nd bite incident) and after much consulation with the vet, JRT rescue and SPCA they all agreed that putting her down was our only solution since she was "not adoptable". A year ago when the first bite happened we even went to family doggie counseling with an expert dog trainer. I will never understand why Millie did this. But we will always remember her for her silliness, loveable licks and crazy antics. The house was to quiet this morning, and I dread going home again to an empty house. She brought us so much joy. I am looking for a new baby one that is much more child friendly and am considering a Apple Head teacup Chihuahua or ...

Check out this write up in SF Weekly on the Solo Mujeres show. Friday was the last day of the exhibit ... I drove into the city today with all 3 of my kids to pick up my paintings and we stopped to enjoy some pupusas as well. The painting I did El Rio Me Sustiene was the only one that I had to part with. The others I think will remain in my own personal collection at least for a while. It's ironic that the article talks about the El Rio Me Sustiene. Now I miss it.  

It's already early Thursday morning and I am up waiting for Tim... he still at the hospital waiting for Matthew to come out of surgery. I stayed home with the kids. I painted a new Frida ...painting is my therapy and keeps me calm. Thanks everyone who offered up prayers for Matthew. I'm going to bed now. zzzzz  

For all the prayers warrriors out there, please send up a special prayer for my husband Tim's cousin Matthew who is having surgery today to remove a large tumor from his spinal area. Matthew is an awesome young man with so much to give ... he and his family really need your prayers today. Thanks - Maria  

PBS has a special on Frida Kahlo tonight. Click on link to see what time it airs in your city. For the bay area it's channel 9 at 9pm. Definately setting the TIVO on tonight.  

New... Artist Trading cards I am working on. I've traded with other artist, but this is the first time I am going to offer them for sale. If you want to own a mini piece of "original" art here is your chance. This one is on thick 80lb paper similar to cardstock and comes with it's own mini sized envelop. Some people collect these the same way they collect baseball cards. I'll be numbering them ACEO 1, ACEO 2 etc... The one reads "Love grows on angels wings" there are little hearts on her wings, her halo and her gown glow with little specs of gold. Hard to see from the scan, but it has an irridescent quality to it. It's mixed media, but mostly watercolor and acrylic. 

Happy Monday! I want to share this website with everyone. It's calleld Authentic Living (www.authliving.com). It's a great read and reminds us to see things in our lives that we normally would miss... because of our hectic lives. Carolyn Scarborough the author has been so nice, she is a wonderful writer! Carolyn is featuring some of my artwork on her site. Check it out and sign up for her ezine! Gracias Carolyn. - Maria 

Thats me standing in front of Cafe Lalo , if you are a " You Got Mail " fan, you know where this is (upper west side). It's where (Joe Fox) Tom Hanks, meets Meg Ryan and she is sitting there with a crimson rose ...you have to see the movie to appreciate the picture. Tim and I hung out here on Monday and just enjoyed walking and eating and checking out little shops. We stopped into Zabar's (also from the movie), except the smell of the cheese and the olives was overpowering.

I've been away and just getting back into the swing of things... still recouping from my little get away to New York with Tim. We had an awesome time just hanging out, we froze our behinds but it was a nice get away. Here are a few pics. I also got to visit Museo Del Barrio and their "Retratos" exhibit. Was able to see 3 of my favorite Latino artists Frida, Diego and Botero. The best part of that visit was sharing it with my amiga Ruth. So sweet and great to finally put a face the name. Ruth you are awesome and thanks for sharing your Saturday morning with Tim and I. They have a great little gift shop and even got to see Kathy Murillo work on display. Her work is beautiful. We spent the weekend visiting museums, shops, soho, the village and Manhattan and a few really good places to eat. If you are in New York you must visit, Plataforma and Esperanto (145 Ave. C, corner of 9th Street) both have great Brazilian food and live musica... let's just say I wanted to get u...

New painting 16x20 inches, acrylics on canvas. "Cuando Calienta El Sol" is the title. It's the largest Sol I have done this far. Will be putting up on Ebay this week. Check it out starting bid is $65.  

That's my "boy" on the left... so serious before his first track meet. 

She is up on Ebay this week only. 

New Angelita of Inspiration. Sometimes we need inspiration to get our projects going. Her wings are inscribed with words like: Inpire, dream, fe, faith, amor, love, grow etc... She holds the most important one Acrylics on canvas 9x12.  

Thought I would share this with you all, if you get this channel check it out! you get to see a close up of many of the artists from the Solo Mujeres Exhibit including yours truly. (not sure if I made the cut but will be cool to watch!) KNTV (Broadcast Channel 11)3:00 PM 03/13/2005 (Pacific)Comunidad del Valle (Mujeres Visionarias: Visionary Women)Today's program features the latest exhibit at San Francisco's Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, titled "Mujeres Visionarias: Visionary Women". Also, a repeat performance by the legendary Trio Los Panchos.

New Frida 5x7inches, acrylics on Canvas, sides are painted available this week on Ebay, click on picture for link. She looks kind of pensive this one.  

Want to share this new project for Calle Olvera in Los Angeles, CA. I created a separate journal just for it. For those of you familiar with Calle Olvera (Olvera Street) in the heart of LA. this may bring back some wonderful memories. Our family always stops there for dinner and the delicious "taquitos" from Cielito Lindo. The painting will grace the children's curriculum being developed to commemorate the 75th anniversary and will teach kids k-12 about the history of this great place. It is the birth place of Los Angeles. A place that warms the heart and the tummy! Would love to hear your Olvera Street memories too. (click on picture to enter the Calle Olvera project page) 

Just sending out a great big mucho grande hug to Roberta of Mija Magazine for doing a feature on Sandiafria.com. Thank you Roberta for all you do for all us "mijas". If you've not heard of Mija Magazine you must visit it! Click on picture to visit her online Magazine for Latina women. - Maria 

It's been about a year since I launched Sandia Fria.com. Thank you everyone who has made it such a wonderful experience. Click here to view a Thank You greeting ! (turn your speakers on to hear some classic mariachi musica!)

1. Falling in love. 2. Laughing so hard your face hurts. 3. A hot shower. 4. No lines at the supermarket (I like this one!) 5. A special glance. 6. Getting real mail. 7 . Taking a drive on a pretty road. 8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. 9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside. 10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer. 11. Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla or strawberry!) 12. A bubble bath. 13. Giggling. 14. A good conversation. 15. The beach 16. Finding a 20-dollar bill in your coat from last winter. 17. Laughing at yourself. 18. Running through sprinklers. 19. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all. 20. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful. 21. Laughing at an inside joke. 22. Friends. 23. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you. 24. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep. (I like this one too!) 25. Making new friends or spending time with old ones. 26. Playing with a new puppy. 27. Having someone play with you...

This Angelita de Amor is going on the auction block. The proceeds will go to help an MS mom who is struggling to stay afloat. She has 3 wonderful boys. So I"m puting this angelita to work! You can read about Anna Torres,and view her interview on ABC ... just follow the links on the picture and the auction page. Happy bidding! 

New, 8x10 Canvas, "A walk in the moon light".