Monday, July 13, 2009

8" x 10" La Sirena- Loteria Cards

I am intrigued by the game Loteria. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loter%C3%ADa It is similar to bingo from what I understand, but what I like the most are the images.
Lotería is a tradition that involves art, passion, and culture. The origin of Lotería can be traced back to the 15th century in Italy
Doesn't that sound wonderful?
This one is my version of the La Sirena, the Mermaid


Con los cantos de sirena, no te vayas a marear (With the siren songs, you are not going away to be annoying. From dictionary.com)
Acrylic paint, Lumiere, rhinestones, Cernit, half pearls, parchment paper, and teardrop turquoise opal stones.
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16 comments:

  1. Ces AdorioJuly 13, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    it's bautiful Marie and I like the sculpted sea animals. You are very prolific my dear and your work reveals a woman who is having so much fun with life!

    I will show more as soon as I finish the drawing. darn it, it was supposed to be simple and look what I have to do, make it complicated!

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  2. UnknownJuly 13, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    oh wow MArie!!!! I love mermaids~~~~ this is wonderful and I am intrigued by the whole "loteria" idea...a tradition of art, passion and culture...how interesting!!!!great work and I can only imagine what you will create next!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  3. Marie SJuly 13, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Thank you Ces, underneath all the crap is someone who is having fun with life. At least my art is.


    I love that you are focused and detailed, it amazes me the way your mind works. Complicated so works for you!

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  4. Marie SJuly 13, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    I love them too.
    the tradition of art, passion and culture got to me too. Hit a chord or something.
    Searh the images for loteria cards.
    Some beautiful stuff.

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  5. UnknownJuly 13, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Hi Marie!!!

    oh I thought you would never ask...

    I have created a few mermaids over the years....if you get a chance you can check them out....here are some links....

    http://dianaevans.blogspot.com/2008/08/illustration-friday-sail.html

    http://dianaevans.blogspot.com/2008/09/illustration-friday-packed.html

    http://dianaevans.blogspot.com/2008/11/daily-art-stop-challenge-wednesday_26.html

    http://dianaevans.blogspot.com/2009/04/mixed-media-monday-mermaids.html

    http://dianaevans.blogspot.com/2008/01/finally-got-to-use-my-toolmy-wood.html


    hahahaah....you are thinking ,...what the heck!!! heheheeh

    Have a wonderful day!!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  6. Marie SJuly 13, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Thanks so much for giving me all of the links and now everyone here can enjoy them too.
    You do like mermaids don't you???
    Yours are awesome!!!!
    I still like the redish haired one and the wood plaque the best though, but the canned ones are hysterical!! Oh heck, they are great and fun.

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  7. Bobbi AnnJuly 13, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Hi Marie, Wow, Your Mermaid is just Awesome...I love her! All of your work is just gorgeous Marie! You're so talented!
    I'll be sure to look at Diana Evans mermaids also! Boy, with all these Mermaids maybe when I get done with everything that I'm into I should try to bead a Mermaid! hmm
    I hope that you have a great rest of your day!
    Giant hugs to you...
    Bobbi

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  8. MaithriJuly 13, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    How very beautiful!

    You have a wonderful gift,

    Peace and love, M

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  9. Marie SJuly 13, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Thanks Bobbi, I am hoping with all of the mermaids, I will get cool. LOL!!
    You will enjoy Diana's mermaids they are just darling.
    Big hugs to you Bobbi!

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  10. Marie SJuly 13, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Thank you so much!
    You have a wonderful gift too Maithri!!
    Blessings, M ;-O

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  11. Yvonne AndersonJuly 13, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Never heard of Loteria but gonna look it up right now Marie...

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  12. Marie SJuly 14, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Yvonne, we tend to see more of it here or it could just be me I love cards, tarot cards, and game pieces and boards, so life just seems to float me that way.

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  13. ChrisJuly 14, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    This is gorgeous! The pears are neago!

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  14. ReneeJuly 14, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    These are very cool.

    xoxoxo

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  15. Marie SJuly 14, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Chris, thank you so much!!

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  16. Marie SJuly 14, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Thank you Renee! How is that grand baby boy doing?

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Marie

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