Time has gone by super fast and I haven't had time to sit down and write on the blog again, but I'm back now and I want to update you with some things I've done. I'll leave others for later because they're a surprise.
To start, I want to tell you about my new project, The Envelope of Wonders.
And the idea came about because I love sharing my art with people and making it accessible to all budgets. So I came up with an idea where I can share my art in an easy and fun way.
In addition, this way I resume one of my tastes for sending mail or also what we call snail mail.
But what's all about The Envelope of Wonders?
Each month, you'll receive:
• A 5x7 Art Print of my art with a reflection about my artwork signed, perfect for framing or keeping as a treasure.
• Handwritten Notes – personal messages, thoughts, or inspiration to brighten your day.
• Polaroid Photos & Keepsakes – small memorabilia chosen to delight and inspire. I want to share my favorite and personal things with you!
• Occasional Extras – tea, stickers, or other charming little surprises that fit in the 5x7 envelope, I will keep you curious!
It's a little moment of joy, creativity and magic delivered straight to your mailbox. Perfect as a gift for yourself or someone you love!
Why you'll love it:
• Handcrafted with love and care by an artist.
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• Affordable monthly surprise at $15 month.
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As an artist, it's important for me to maintain a connection with those who enjoy my work. You keep me inspired, and I keep you inspired. Can you imagine if our favorite painters from years ago had done these painters? Well, here I am, opening a door to my world of art and what I love.
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Q&A
-How does it ship? Envelopes ship the first week of each month via USPS if you enroll for more than 1 month.
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-Can I order from outside the United States?Yes international orders are available.
Please note that refunds are not available for this product.
But what happened after my last painting, the Lele and the tulips? Well, don't think that I stopped painting, on the contrary, I have continued painting and I have several paintings to show, but everything in its time.
I visited other museums such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Pulitzer Museum. I also attended the exhibition of the painter Jorge Santos and the visual artist Dan Lam at the Square One gallery in St. Louis.
Last month I was invited to collaborate to paint a mural HOPE IN ACTION/ HOPE IN COLOR designed by the Art instructor and Artist Maria Ojascastro
The mural was painted by adults and kids who had attended the event.
Pedal the Cause is a large annual event that mobilizes participants to raise money for cancer research through cycling, spinning, and virtual fundraising.
It brings together a passionate community of cyclists, families, volunteers, and sponsors in St. Louis to support the fight against cancer.
All money raised goes directly to fund research at the Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Congratulations to everyone!
To finish, I share with you some photos I did with IA and two of my favorite artist: Aurora y Mike Oldfield.
Finally April and here has been full of showers, living un the midwest it's always tricky with the weather specially because tornadoes, Im not sure when is tornado season anymore as I remember the alerts happening not only in spring or summer but also autumn and winter, so I hope only for April showers for May flowers.
In a more artistic note and speaking of flowers, Im the happies one with my newest painting! I have finished the Terranaut and this painting name is "THE BLOOM OF A STAR-SEED".
It took me about 2 months, many hours of painting and many songs. Painting this was more easier than I thought but the flowers were challenging as many of them were not in my main design, my main design had the flowers out of focus and they were just like blurry images of colors. After I had to paint the bottom I changed my mind and I wanted vivid shapes, so I started to play organically without a solid composition but at the end everything ended perfect.
I will not upload old photos of my work in progress because you have seen al those already in previous post, so here only the sketch pictures and the new pictures, but I want to share what was my first idea and how it was conceived.
This was my first idea, I was to paint a portrait of myself, I made first my digital painting before putting it on the canvas, so I was to follow as it looks here:
But then I changed my mind and I thought "I know Im not the only one feeling out of this world" so I covered the face...and here I am with my final sketch ready as a projection to be traced on my cotton canvas, and you can see how the flowers were at the beginning.
I thought about the word TERRANAUT many years ago, as I was looking for a word for someone who are in this planet earth as a visitor. When someone goes to space, the word used is ASTRONAUT, because travels into astros (stars), so if we are here in earth as visitors then we are TERRA (earth, or land) NAUTA (voyagers) but theres is a much more deeper meaning about it:
About my painting
Terranaut is a vibrant, thought-provoking acrylic painting that merges the cosmic with the terrestrial, inviting viewers to reflect on humanity's role as inhabitants of Earth.
More than an astrounaut, this is a Terranaut, I gave it this name as I think many of us have come to this planet to sow and harvest but we are also the seed.
Surrounding the Terranaut is a lush, blooming garden of flowers in full splendor, with petals in vivid pinks, oranges, whites, and purples, representing the beauty and potential of human actions to nurture and heal the planet. The flowers, dripping with expressive paint strokes, seem to grow directly from the Terranauta, symbolizing how each of us, as “star seeds,” can cultivate a better world through our deeds.
We are here to bloom with our actions and by making the best of our lives bringing beauty to this world to make it better, it can be with our actions, our mission or purpose or just the most simple things like a smile or an action of kindness. This Terranaut, it's me and it's you.
On thr sleeeve it carries a flag with the symbol of the seed of life or the flower of life, and actually, this is the flag that represents Planet Earth. THIS IS US!
The background is a swirling cosmic expanse of deep blues, teals, and purples, dotted with stars and a glowing halo-like ring, evoking the mysteries of the universe. This celestial backdrop contrasts with the earthy warmth of the flowers, creating a dynamic interplay between the infinite possibilities of space and the grounded reality of life on Earth. The Terranaut’s helmet reflects a spectrum of iridescent colors—blues, greens, and pinks—adding a dreamlike quality that bridges the two realms.
The sleeve becomes water at the bottom where a white lotus rests.
This painting is very special to me, as I always have this feeling of not belonging and that there is much more beyond our understanding, but as I am here, I am the Terranaut sowing the seeds and enjoying the flowers that I keep growing to make this world better.
The mood of Terranaut is both hopeful and introspective, blending a sense of wonder at the vastness of the cosmos with an urgent call to action for humanity to bloom and thrive on our home planet. The style is a fusion of surrealism and expressionism, with bold, fluid brushstrokes and a vivid color palette that captures the eye and stirs the imagination.
Also I have prints available but only under request.
I did a video talking about this painting and where you can see how I've painted it from beginning to end, you can watch on my Youtube channel.
This week was full of rest after finish the painting but also a bit of stress with the massive tornadoes, I am so grateful for having a roof over my head, my heath and my family safe thanks to God and Gaia.
TO LISTEN:There were many songs that I was listening while I was doing this painting, it was kind of hard to choose the music for my video but at the end I ended with LET THERE BE LIGHT by Mike Oldfield which I love! but the version from Tubular beats (which I love too). Now that I think, WHAT A SYNCO! I listened this song almost when I was finishing my painting! and why a synco? well, if you listen the lyrics of the song you will discover it, PLUS! there is an extract spoken by Lunar Module Pilot Wiiliam Anders, from the Apollo 8 crew live television broadcast, made when the first manned mission to the moon entered lunar orbit on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 1968.
TO QUOTE: I am still reading "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" so here what I liked:
-"I am from today and from another time, but there is something of me that is from tomorrow and from the day after tomorrow and from what will be".
-"The greatest events are not our loudest moments but our quietest moments".
-"Punishment, in effect, is what revenge calls itself"
-"And you, wise and enlightened, would escape the ardor of the sun and wisdom in which the superman bathes his nakedness with pleasure".
-"Your fruits are ripe but you are not ripe for your fruits, so you have to return to solitude to become soft".
TO WATCH: Ok, Im guilty! I don't watch TV often but this time after finishing the painting, the tornado alerts, I just wanted to put my mind in pause, I have to confess that every time that I sit and try to find something on TV while I'm having something for lunch, I end scrolling all the shows and movies and my food gets cold because there is nothing that I fancy to watch, then I saw a promo of a show called MANIFESTand I stoped there but then I turned off the tv.
Days later I ended watching that show and now I can't stop watching! This show is about a grupo of passenger who landed 5 years later from their time, so this is a show about fantasy, many many many clues to follow and I think those are my ingredients to keep me there.
And now, another weekend to enjoy, stay creative!❤️
