Maria Sanchez

Taking pleasure in the familiar is something that I need to do when life is full of uncertainty. For whatever reason it seems that a lot of things are on the verge of change in my life right now. I am wrapping up my B.S. and trying to decide on graduate school. We are moving soon and looking for a new home, packing and purging is always a treat (not really) but I have to look at the positive. Purging means less stuff to carry with us into our new home. But the process of purging can be daunting. My work life is also in flux. I am making the best of the situation and opening myself up to new opportunities. With all of this change and uncertainly I rely on what I am familiar with to soothe my soul. For some people it's music, a massage or a mind trip into a new book. I enjoy getting dirty... with dirt. I know with out a doubt that if I plant a seed it will bloom. Spring will always come, tulips will bloom and our California hillsides will be bright orange with poppies. They are f...

Change is in the air I can feel it. Can you? This time of year always reminds me of how we all have the potential to grow, change and improve. Bloom... yes?  It's been a few months since my last post, and lots has happened since December. I've been very focused on finishing up school and working on some larger personal projects. I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and will be done with my B.S. come May. I also was given the opportunity to curate a women's art exhibit En Plena Flor/In Full Bloom for Puerto Alegre in San Francisco (runs through April 28th). March also ushered in the launch of my personal MariaSanchezGallery.com that will focus on representing emerging & mid career artists in the Contemporary Modern Art space with a focus on Latin@ artists. I also had the opportunity to be in a group art show in Oakland at the Beso Maya Gallery that will be up until the end of March. Valentines' was spent with Tim and the girls on a road trip...

I've not had much time to paint, between work and evening classes. But I did over the holiday weekend find these lovely woodblocks that my niece gave me many years ago. After doing an inventory of my supplies I found them and decided they were perfect for virgencitas, madonna and child paintings. Here are what I have so far. Stay tuned as I will be making more of them. I will have them available for sale at Galera Beso Maya, in Oakland CA.through March, 2015.  

I finally got around to putting out some Fall decorations. Keeping it simple mostly just some garland, twinkle lights and some mini pumpkins.  I love this time of year even though it's the busiest time for me. Here's to a fog filled days and cool nights. The smell of canela spices and brown sugar.  How are you decorating for Fall?

If you are out and about the Bay Area, please stop by and visit these locations. My artwork will be on display and for sale.  check it out! RICHMOND, CA. Familias Unidas, 35th Anniversary, Dia de los Muertos Benefit/Auction, October 24th. click for more info (curated by Dr. Martina Ayala) SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Mission Education Development Agency (MEDA), "Arte en la Plaza", group show, (curated by Global America), October 18 - December 18th, 2014 SAN BRUNO, CA. San Bruno Framing and Art Gallery, "Bohemian Nights" (curated by Global America) Sept 9th - October 15th, 2014. (group show) SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Antologia Vinoteca , Hispanic Heritage Month. August 24th - October 27th. (Curated by Global America) Sales  Contact: 415-685-7866, americaj@gmail.com ,  Address: 515 Broadway St, San Francisco, CA 94133

Antologia Vinoteca , SF. Artist Reception Friday Sept 5th. 6-9pm in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. My artwork will be on display from August 24th - September 27th. Global America and I gladly invite you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Antologia. For Questions and Sales contact: Global America 415-685-7866 americaj@gmail.com Bay Area friends I hope you'll come out. They have one of the largest collections of wines from Latin America. Hope to see you there. Curated by America Jimdela . http://www.antologiasf.com/ Antologia Vinoteca 515 Broadway St San Francisco, CA 94133

So far we are on Day 13 of the ABLA 30 Day Art/Creativity Challenge. This is the first self-portrait I've done. Come check the beautiful artwork that has been shared over on the ABLA Facebook wall. You can visit us here! https://www.facebook.com/Artbylatinaartists?fref=nf