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

Hola! I hope you had a great day & it's good to see you! I had a wonderful day working here in my estudio on my next Don Quixote piece ~ a coastal setting ~ which would be a nice complementary piece to go with this one I recently finished! It's still in the early stages so it'll be a while yet before I share any photos! Here in the Big Bend Country it is so nice and cool this evening ~ we had 1/10 inch of rain which we so needed! And the rain helped ease the hot temps we'd been having. The Ghost Mountains (the Chisos) over in the Park were so beautiful all day ~ misty clouds hovering over like a soft white cloak....it was really cool up at the Lodge no doubt! Such a higher elevation there than here in the desert lowlands along the river. In closing, here's the Artist Quote for the day: The artist has a special task and duty: the task of reminding men of their humanity and the promise of their creativity. -- Lewis Mumford HUGE!~Don Quixote~40x32~Paintings~MeXiCaN FoLk ArT~RoMy Southwest ~ Mexican Folk Art Painting ~ RoMy Title: "Don Quixote de la Mancha" Size: 40"x32" ~ AWESOME SIZE CANVAS!!! Hola! Muchas 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: DESCRIPTION Don Quixote! The most beloved & famous character created by Miguel de Cervantes. This novel is considered by many critics as being the greatest ever written! Alonso Quijana (Don Quixote) is an elderly sixteenth-century Spanish gentleman who sets out with his "squire" Sancho Panza on a mission of high adventure! In this painting Don Quixote (with his faithful horse Rozinante by his side) is prepared to attack the windmills which he believes to be "ferocious giants!" I just love Don Quixote & this piece was such fun to paint ~ I may do several more of him! Just thinking of his adventures makes we want to paint them all! This very memorable quote of his is one of my favourites (maybe yours, too!): Don Quixote to Sancho: There is a world outside La Mancha. There is a great elsewhere, my neighbor. And there we may both find fame and fortune. Sancho Panza: How much does honor pay by the hour? This is a VERY LARGE work of art ~ almost 4 feet high! And nearly 3 feet wide! It measures 40"x32" and will spendidly decorate any wall on which it is placed ~ whether it is in your casa or place of work. Also, there are so many colours in this piece (turquoise, blue, purple, gold, coral, red, desert tan and yellow) that it will easily go with most any colour scheme! What a great opportunity this is for the right buyer to add to his or her collection of Mexican Folk Art! And a perfect time to start a collection (if you haven't already) as Mexican Folk Art is quite popular now ~ and increasing in value with time. Please Note: Colours may vary according to different computer monitors. ABOUT THIS PIECE This Mexican Folk Art painting is an ORIGINAL work of art, brightly painted with acrylics on gallery-wrapped, professionally stretched canvas measuring 40" x 32". This premier frame is also cross braced and has sturdy, precisely tailored corners and the canvas is tight with clean, staple-free edges ~ all four sides are painted ~ this piece can be beautifully displayed as quickly as you receive it!. There is a hanger on the back - when you receive this artwork all you need to do is place it in your special area! Also, this piece has been finished with several coats of non-yellowing acrylic varnish to protect and enhance its beauty for many years to come. ABOUT THE ARTIST The front of this painting is signed by the artist and the back is also signed, dated (2009) and titled. By the way the artist "Romy" - that's me! I live on the border between Texas and Old 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 large paintings this same size. I also have a variety of other sizes painted on canvas, tin, ceramic tile and wood. If you are a collector of Mexican Folk Art paintings ~ Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) ~ Mexican Exvoto Retablos ~ Latin American/Spanish Folk Art or Southwest Folk Art ~ please Add me to your Favorite Sellers as I specialize in these areas. Paypal only, thank you. This painting will be shipped via UPS Ground. I schedule shipment the next business day following receipt of payment. I pack all my paintings with the greatest of care, however, I assume no risk for any loss or damage which might occur as a result of shipping once the item leaves my hands. Shipping costs include shipping and handling charges. View My About Me page to read my bio!

Just finished Don Quixote! Please take a peek!

Hola! What a beautiful morning it is here in Big Bend Country! A wonderfully cool morning with a gentle breeze ~ a welcome relief from the 112 degree high of yesterday! Today is only going to top 94 degrees ~ nice! I've just finished my "Don Quixote" painting with Sancho Panza ~ lots of windmills in this piece! ~ and will be listing it later today. But for now please browse through my estudio and see the other pieces I've been busy with! Hope you have a great day whatever part of the world you might be in! And no matter if it's hot ~ cold ~ rainy ~ or dry ~~ always remember ~ it's just weather!