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Frame of Mind
Rain began to sound louder and louder. The wind grew intensely, from whistle to roar.
March 2010 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Her New Year Ritual
As the year dies, she is timely in her ordering another 365 good days.
January 2010 - Read in English - Leer en Español
She Returned
After waiting a year and a half I thought it was time to put the painting up for sale, saving the deposit in case my client would return..
December 2009 - Read in English
Crude Reality in Art
Art has got to express honest feelings, otherwise it is sterile.
November 2009 - Read in English
Vulgar or Bold?
I pose this question, wishing for an answer.
October 2009 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Discovering Zorn
While reading in the comfort of my studio I came across the name: Zorn. I was immediately intrigued.
September 2009 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Sylvia’s (Peaceful) Morning
One peaceful Summer morning Sylvia was driving down a boulevard.
July 2009 - Read in English
Nature, Development and Artists
Even from the early days of the Altamira murals, artists have depicted nature and civilization’s dependence on it.
June 2009 - Read in English
Our Own Little Broadway
One very good thing about living in Puerto Vallarta is the talent brought in by retired stars
May 2009 - Read in English
Wonderful Women - (Mujeres Maravillosas)
On International Women’s Day, I woke up early in the morning to find our long table all dressed up with fine linen, Crystal and Rosendale chinaware
April 2009 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Witty Inventions
There was a time, during the stock market crash of the year 2000, when my family and I went poor.
March 2009 - Read in English
Art in México and New México
Among the many books, one jumped out which I had bought a few years ago yet never really read.
September 2008 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Solitude, peace and Love
On this occasion I was unable to sit by my computer and type…
July 2008 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Children's Day in Mexico
My country is known for its strong family values and children are, of course, everyone’s favorites.
May 2008 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Toy Boat
Many dreams of mine were formed there which later shaped my present life style.
April 2008 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Natura Nayarit 2008: Brushes United
Our time will be remembered as one of strife between economic development and nature.
March 2008 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Boaters
One afternoon, almost eight years ago, while my family and I were building the Estudio-Café on the Nuevo Vallarta marina, our 2 year old daughter disappeared.
February 2008 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Tours to Space
Departing every night at about 23:00 hours, these tours do not require much technology.
January 2008 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Growing Old
Among the visitors to my Estudio-Café last season, there was a couple of retired Americans.
December 2007 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Night Call
There was one memorable occasion when I attended a case comparable to a medical emergency: a night call.
November 2007 - Read in English - Leer en Español
About an Old Love
When I was 20 years old I was a sophomore at a Jesuit University in Mexico City...
August 2007 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Color Theory - Practice 1
You certainly do not have to be an artist to enjoy art. Artistic enjoyment is freely available all around us.
July 2007 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Crumbs
Ever since I had to wear glasses I begun to see more.
May 2007 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Flowers in my Home
My wife buys roses, gladiolas and lilis, mostly in red and white colors.
April 2007 - Read in English - Leer en Español
A Not So Peaceful Outing
For a brief period we lived in Malinalco. This beautiful colonial town, one hour away from Mexico City.
March 2007 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Nature and Artists
It is interesting to see how artists flock around the worlds' beautiful places.
February 2007 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Pomegranates in Christmas
Instructions: look for pomegranates in the Vallarta markets; you shall find them since September.
January 2007 - Read in English - Leer en Español
The Model
She arrived five minutes before the hour.
December 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
The Chauffeur
During the times when I was struggling to find ways to market my artwork I often held shows at private clubs.
October 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
True Riches (end)
Little by little I begun to be known as a respectable painter in my new city. In addition to the clients from Mexico City who continued to order commissions every so often.
September 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
True Riches - Second Part
I remember in those days I saw a Newsweek magazine where two cartoons expressed the ordeal retired investors were going through.
August 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
True Riches
I am writing this chapter on Father's day 2006 and so I dedicate it to my sons Federico Santiago and Alvaro.
July 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
The Calling
Some people cross our paths with blessings that have a lifetime effect, in ways we will never forget.
June 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
More on New York
I painted furiously for the next few weeks. I would wake up early and paint until late afternoon. My outings were walks to Stonington and its beautiful waterside.
May 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
New York
New York ought to be, at least once in the life of every artist a compulsory destiny.
April 2006 - Read in English - Leer en Español
Credit Cards
I began painting to pay my credit card debt, through three weeks of painting...
March 2006 - Leer en Español
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