MeXiCaN FoLk ArT-RoMy-Paintings-Terlingua Art Studio-Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend National Park

Muchos gracias for dropping by my Terlingua Art Studio to see what I've been painting! Here is my latest .99 cent No Reserve auction listing! Mexican Folk Art ~ RoMy Original Paintings Mexican Ex-voto Retablo Dedicated to Virgen de Guadalupe Size: Approx. 7 1/2" x 8" (painted on thin TIN ~ tiny nail hole already punched ~ ready to hang!) Muchos Gracias for dropping by my Terlingua Art Estudio near the Big Bend National Park in Texas ~ today for your consideration I am offering this original retablo with NO RESERVE: DESCRIPTION This Mexican Ex-voto Retablo is dedicated to the Virgen de Guadalupe and the translation of the story written in Spanish is: "Therese gives thanks to the Virgen de Guadalupe for her safe watch over them always." This prayer is said as Mama tucks her wee ones into bed for the night ~ Paco, Pedro, Patrice & Petra ~~~ Pedro is already fast asleep but the other children are still awake but only just barely! Mexican Ex-voto retablos offer a prayer and a thanksgiving from one who prays to a particular saint for some special act of deliverance from harm or for protection or healing or blessing in their life and the lives of their loved ones. Today, ex-voto retablos are sought after and displayed in groups in a special area of the home ~ though they were once most often taken to the church to be left at the altar. What a wonderful time to start your own collection of Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ which are sure to increase in value with time! And what a charming touch of the Mexican tradition this one will add to the decor any home ~ or office workplace ~ and put a smile in the heart of anyone who loves Old Mexico! The colours in this piece ~ yellow, gold, blue, turquoise, green, purple, red, pink, coral, and burnt orange ~ are very vibrant ~ & the characters are delightfully whimsical! Also there is much intricate detail ~ a hanging basket with flowers ~ a tiny candle on the windowsill ~ a clay pot with paper mache flowers ~ a ceramic pitcher on the table beneath the window ~ a lovely woven rug ~ an extra blanket (hand-made by Mama) at the foot of the bed in case the children get cold in the night ~ and a sliver of a moon and a sprinkling of stars! ABOUT THIS PAINTING This Mexican folk art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on a piece of thin TIN, which is a very popular "canvas" to paint on in Old Mexico, and adds much charm to this artwork! Also, this piece, which is approx. 7 1/2" x 8", has been finished with a non-yellowing acrylic enamel to protect and enhance its beauty for years to come. There is already a tiny nail hole punched in the top so that it can be immediately displayed once you receive it! The front of this painting is signed by the artist and dated (2010). ABOUT THE ARTIST The artist ~ RoMy ~ that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Mexico ~ near the Big Bend National Park ~ a few miles from Terlingua Ghost Town ~ and I love the history and culture of this area ~ a raw, still quite primitive land ~ a desert land where "rainbows wait for rain." The last few photos in this description show my outdoor studio which faces Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande, the natural border between Old Mexico and Texas ~ and it is from this primitive setting ~ 80 miles from town ~ that I find most of my inspiration for painting. (in the photos Mexico is on the left side of the river and Texas is on the right) I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias! And, please, while you are here take a moment to View My Other Items For Sale Presently at ebay auction I have several paintings available in a variety of sizes from small to very large ~ painted on canvas, tin, wood & ceramic tile. Lots of subjects: Saint Francis, St. Therese, San Pascual Bailon (kitchen saint), Virgen de Guadalupe, Tree of Life, Day of the Dead, Don Quixote, Mexican Ex-voto Retablos, Sacred Heart Milagro, Mexico Village scenes, Market Day settings, Mariachi, Senorita Portrait, Santos, Saints, Church, Cross, Mission, Burro, Chickens, Roosters, Figures, Desert Landscape, Seascape, Mountains, Abstract, Cactus, Animals, Angels, Floral & Many More! Many fabulous pieces to add to your collection of Mexican Folk Art! Also if you are an avid collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American and Spanish Folk Art ~ and Southwest Artwork ~ please Add me to your Favorite Sellers as I specialize in these areas. SHIPPING AND PAYMENT Paypal only, thank you. I ship via USPS Priority Mail the next business day following receipt of payment. Your painting will be packed with the greatest of care! And I am always happy to combine shipping costs for multiple purchases! Pay shipping for one painting and the rest (in similar sizes) ship FREE! View My About Me page to read my bio! Adios! I hope you enjoyed your visit to my estudio ~ and please drop by again sometime soon to see what I have been painting! My Welcome Sign is always out for you! Every week I list new items with a low starting bid of .99 cents and No Reserve! Via Con Dios!

Muchos gracias for stopping by mi estudio to see what I've been painting ~ "Mi Jardin" is now available at my .99 cent No Reserve auction on ebay! Please take a moment to have a look! Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art ~ RoMy Original Paintings Title: "Mi Jardin" Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 6" (painted on thin TIN) Hola! Muchos Gracias for stopping by my Terlingua Art Studio near Terlingua Ghost Town & Big Bend National Park (Texas) along the border of Old Mexico! For your consideration today I am offering this original painting with NO RESERVE: DESCRIPTION It's another gorgeous morning in Old Mexico ~ the sun is on the rise ~ and Manny the rooster is on top of the casa crowing "Buenos Dias!" ~ and Lydia and her little gato are strolling through her cactus garden enjoying their time together before starting the chores of the day ~ this is such a special time of day when all is still and serene! And across from Lydia and gato is a tiny red bird in the agave! He is enjoying Lydia's garden, too! There are beautiful, vibrant colours in this painting titled "Mi Jardin" (My Garden) ~ turquoise, blue, gold, yellow, burnt orange, coral, red, green and purple. Enough Fiesta colours to go with the colour scheme in any casa! This is a great piece of Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art for decorating your casa ~ office work place ~ or even a Mexican Restaurant! If you haven't yet started a collection of Mexican Folk Art what a perfect time to start ~ the investment you make in folk art today will surely increase in value with time! ABOUT THIS PAINTING This Mexican folk art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on a piece of thin TIN which makes it especially charming & folk artsy (tin is a most popular "canvas" to paint on in Old Mexico) Also, this piece, which is 5 3/4" x 6", has been finished with several coats of non-yellowing acrylic enamel to protect and enhance its beauty for years to come. Ordinarily when I paint one of these "tins" I punch a hole in it so that it is ready to hang ~ however, this time I decided to leave the choice to you, the buyer, to decide how to display your new artwork! This tin can be displayed just as it is by placing it on a small easel, or propped against a fireplace mantle, a window sill, a bookshelf, etc. You could even attach a picture hanger hook on back ~ or with a hammer and a nail, just punch a small hole at the top ~ or perhaps two (one on each side). You could then mount it directly to the wall ~ or make a nice hanger for it with wire or raffia or ribbon! Lots of ideas for you to choose from. And of course you can always frame it! The front of this painting is signed by the artist, and the back is signed, titled and dated (2010). This tin is nice displayed by itself ~ or in a collection! (just as they decorate their casa in Old Mexico ~ tins all over the walls!) Also these make a wonderful gift!! ABOUT THE ARTIST The artist ~ RoMy ~ that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Mexico ~ near the Big Bend National Park ~ a few miles from Terlingua Ghost Town ~ and I love the history and culture of this area ~ a raw, still quite primitive land ~ a desert land where "rainbows wait for rain." The last few photos in this description show my outdoor studio which faces Santa Elena Canyon and the Rio Grande, the natural border between Old Mexico and Texas ~ and it is from this primitive setting ~ 80 miles from town ~ that I find most of my inspiration for painting. (in the photos Mexico is on the left side of the river and Texas is on the right) I enjoyed the visit ~ Gracias! And, please, while you are here take a moment to View My Other Items For Sale Presently, at eBay auction I have several paintings of various sizes from small to very large painted on tin, canvas, wood and ceramic tile. Lots of subjects: Saint Francis (San Francisco ~ patron of peace & animals), St. Therese, San Pascual Bailon (patron of cooks & most popularly known as the "kitchen saint"), Virgen de Guadalupe, Don Quixote, Tree of Life, Day of the Dead, Mexican Ex-voto Retablo, Mexico Village scenes, Market Day settings, Mariachi, Sacred Heart Milagros, Santos, Saints, Senorita portrait, figures, floral, abstract, animals, angels, cactus, desert landscape, mountains, seascape, cowgirls, cowboys, horses, burro, church, missions and many more! All fabulous pieces to add to your collection of Folk Art! If you are a collector of Mexican Folk Art ~ Mexican Ex-voto Retablos ~ Latin American Folk Art ~ or Southwest / Southwestern Folk Art ~ please Add me to your Favorite Sellers as I specialize in these areas. SHIPPING AND PAYMENT Paypal only, thank you. I ship via USPS Priority Mail the next business day following receipt of payment. Your new painting will be packed with the greatest of care! And I am always happy to combine shipping costs for multiple purchases! Pay shipping on one painting and the others (in similar sizes) ship FREE! View My About Me page to read my bio! Adios Amigo! I hope you enjoyed your visit to my estudio ~ and please do stop in again sometime to see what I have been painting! My Welcome Sign is always out for you! And each week I list new items with a low starting bid of .99 cents and No Reserve! Via Con Dios!