Fun Frames

Rustico Frames

I learned about a young man who is using what he finds in the environment for creating picture frames! He’s amazing. Seed pods, parts of palm fronds, drift wood, palo de arco, and other organic things make for rustic, delightful frames for some of my (dare I call it?) art.

Our friends, Carlos and Paula, gave me Isaac’s cell number and I made arrangements to visit his shop. It was full of all sorts of wood and local organic finds. He showed me some of his work, and we talked a little about what he might do for the frames I wanted. I gave him only minimal directions, as I could see he was a true artist and his ideas were going to be perfect.

Isaac is a strong, but gentle young man. He is a fisherman and carpenter, and in his shop are beautiful pieces of wood for a bench he is working on. Plus he has many gorgeous fish prints; some of which are framed in drift wood. I just knew he would make my stuff look amazing. And he did.

This is a photo of my paper mosaic I did quite a few years ago in a class taught by N.E. Hayles, an extremely talented local artist in Todos Santos.

You can find her at http://www.nehayles.com

I can’t say enough about how talented and sweet NE (Nanette) Hayles is. I’ve been inspired by her work, but more importantly her humanness. She is an amazing woman whose mission is to share her art classes with anyone who wishes to receive. She makes an amazing lunch to go with the class and the experience was so much fun that I’ve done it twice.

Water Color Sunflower

I’m a complete novice with water color. My neighbor, Linda, is a true expert in the medium. She has been so kind and generous to provide me with materials and instruction. Her passion is doing portraits. It would take me years of working in the medium to get anywhere close to being able to do a portrait. Water color isn’t easy at all. But Linda has the patience of a saint when she teaches her classes. Can’t wait till she comes back from her “other” home in Idaho. We’ll have more classes then.