art

When I traveled to Colombia there are some wonderful shops to purchase so much stuff made of wood. I brought some jewelry boxes and here are what I painted. I still have to put the finish on them and they will look so nice. I can hardly wait .  

While visiting in Paipa Boyaca Colombia I was staying across from this lovely hotel, restaurant and Fox Pub so here is my watercolor of it. I don’t generally use watercolor but I wanted to try it feeling like I need to paint. So I purchased some watercolors in Colombia. Watercolors are so easy to transport. I […]

The other day I was asked to paint a mural for a miracle baby, her name is Sophie and these are her initials. Its a miracle this baby is alive. Her mom had to be in complete bed rest for the most part during her pregnancy. The mural is a monogram of her name. It […]

I am now using these Derwent Inktense pencils from England. They are wonderful. I highly recommend them. This is just getting a feel for the pencils. The colors are so beautiful. You just draw with the pencils like you normally do and then add water with your brush and blend and magically it happens. Let it […]

This painting is painted on wood with special paints that look like glass. Which I purchased in Colombia. I am yet to find them in the states. It is not flat. The painting is curved and is a new design. Unless I can get someone to create another sample of the wood for me. This […]

This is my newest painting. Its painted on wood. Size 13 x 19 inches. Acrylic and gold leading. It took countless hours. La Virgincita is a very popular virgin in Colombia and Mexico.

My love for art is my first love. To paint you must be able to draw. So here are a sample of my colored pencil drawings. Carmela won the Mixed Media category in the city of Miami Lakes Art Competition.