Maria Sanchez

Putting up Christmas decorations...yes!

Working on a new Frida painting this Saturday morning. This message has been sent using the picture and Video service from Verizon Wireless! To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture . Note: To play video messages sent to email, Quicktime@ 6.5 or higher is required.

A picture from last nights opening in Oakland.

Frida Kahlo Nicho, 5.5 x5.5 x 2 inches deep, assemblage piece made with mixed media. Available now in my Ebay Store .

Been bit by the crafting bug this past week. I made a few nichos/ shadow boxes. Both are listed in my Etsy store.

I finished up these two paintings 1st one is Dreamer 16x 20 inches, acrylics, inspired by an iron tree bed I saw not to long ago that just called for something dreamy and relaxing. The thought of sleeping in the most comfortable hammock just makes me think of deep sleep, the kind that inspires dreams. The second is called Sweet Colibri, small 5x7 painting on wood oval. With all the day of dead events and things surrounding this holiday I am reminded that the colibri (hummingbird) represents our loved ones that come back to visit us in the form of the sweet hummingbird. These creatures are so precious and have such incredible symbolism. They always stop me in my tracks whenever I see one. Both are available in my Etsy shop.

With all of the painting done for the various day of the dead shows I feel like I can relax a bit and get crafty. Stayed up late last night finishing this piece I started a while ago. She is now available in my Ebay store. Mixed media, glitter, silk and paper flowers, hand painted inside and out, ready to hang or sits nicely on a table or shelf.

New painting I worked on last night. Added the blue at the last minute and I think it works. She is untitled ... not sure what to call her. Any thoughts?

I have been on a tree of life kick these past few weeks. I had some time last night and finished up this little piece. It's mixed media: acrylic, watercolor and ink on strathmore paper. 5x7 inches and is available in my Etsy store $25.