Yesterday, I set up shop outside the gallery Autobody Fine Art on the island of Alameda, California. What an incredibly sunny day with clear blue skies. I'm a native Californian but I was astounded by the weather. A group of "muerte" vendors set up shop and sold to the locals. It appeared that Dia de los Muertos had not yet come to the ISLA but the locals were ready for our artwork. It was a very family friendly group attending Isla de los Muertos with a fusion of Halloween and Dia de los Muerto…
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on November 1, 2009 at 10:01pm —
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Hi All.
I was notified by my friend Marianne Butler of
Miss Butler's Style that I had been included in an
Etsy Voter titled, "Which Day of the Dead item wakes the Dead." What a su…
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on October 13, 2009 at 2:45pm —
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My studio is an enormous mess right now!! Why you ask? Well, in anticipation of Open Studios at 1890 Bryant plus at other buildings throughout the Mission, I have been creating lots of new work! New work involves lots of supplies. If you walked into my studio today, you'd find tubes of paint scattered a…
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on October 7, 2009 at 11:42pm —
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Been back from New Orleans for about a week and a half. I can still feel the heat. The humidity hangs on my skin like a thick blanket making it hard to move quickly. NOLA Time. I'm still on NOLA time and energy. I wish it could last.
New Orleans never disappoints me. The overwhelming humidity immediately lets you know who's boss. No rushing in this weather. It feels nearly impossible to move quickly. You know, that is really okay with me. In San Francisco, I hate the heat. In New Orleans I almo…
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on September 20, 2009 at 9:17pm —
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Just wanted to share the incredible work of my very talented friend Rio Yanez. Rio just finished an amazing mural / billboard on 24th & Bryant in San franciscio's Mission District, on the side wall of the Galeria de la Raza. Check out his…
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on August 20, 2009 at 11:00am —
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Just wanted to post a new Etsy Treasury I created called "Clean Lines." Its amazing what you can find when searching for art or fashion that can be described this way.
Check out the
link (it's only…
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on August 19, 2009 at 8:06pm —
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Created my own
Etsy Treasury with the theme of my favorite fruit: strawberries. Come view some strawberry-themed items that may surprise you in their inventiveness and awake your palette!
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on August 1, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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The date is Saturday, August 1st and the
time is from 5 to 10pm!
Time again is from 5 to 10pm! Come join me and several other artists selling at the Art Bazaar at Galeria de la Raza. Jewelry, folk art, clothing PLUS DJ Chango Julius playing music , live silk-screening by Jesus Baraza and tasty libations! A good time to be had by all! Galeria de la Raza 2857 24th St. 5 to 10pm
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on July 31, 2009 at 10:15pm —
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Hi All. For any of you local Bay Area types or those that might be in San Francisco this weekend...have I got a show for YOU!! This Saturday, August 1st, come join me and several other artists and crafters selling at the Art Bazaar at Galeria de la Raza. There will be jewelry, folk art,…
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on July 29, 2009 at 11:30pm —
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Hi All.
I was interviewed on MyShoppingConnection.com by editor Erika Pitera. I'm really happy with the interview and thought I would share it with you.
My Shopping Connection
Thanks,
Martha
estudiomartita
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on July 29, 2009 at 11:22pm —
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I have my own blog now where you can check in for my latest ruminations on:
1) life and the struggle to get up in the morning
2) photos of San Francisco or of events I'm attending or working
3) my favorite bloggistas out there in cyber land
4) promotions of my work in any way, shape or form
My blog is called:
ESTUDIOMARTITA and the description is as follows:
A place for tirades and expressions of joy - plus a shameless promotion of my artwo…
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on July 22, 2009 at 12:00am —
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Where to begin?
There were no cultural celebrations recognized in my household. I was raised in the Baptist Church where the simplicity of worship was emphasized: no incense, no statues, no stained glass. There was however a big glass tub where you could be baptized and yes lots and lots of singing. My cultural "re-entry" began in college. It was then that I discovered the richness, the complexity and beauty of my Mexicaness. I began to ask my family many, many questions. Where in Mexico did we…
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Added by Martha Rodriguez on November 1, 2008 at 10:07pm —
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