Sheltered in the mighty branches of the tree of life, two traditional deities are a brilliant presence. To the right, the sun god appears in brilliant orange while the moon goddess to the left is a lovely young woman. This traditional Madhubani painting by Dileep Kumar is drawn freehand on handmade paper. As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slight... more...

Sheltered in the mighty branches of the tree of life, two traditional deities are a brilliant presence. To the right, the sun god appears in brilliant orange while the moon goddess to the left is a lovely young woman. This traditional Madhubani painting by Dileep Kumar is drawn freehand on handmade paper. As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.   less...

Thailand�s luscious landscapes play host to the women that gather and weave in the fashion of their mothers and grandmothers. Somsuan Wunna exults millenary tradition in this remarkable fan, recreating images of the past, when reels of silk were hung under their houses. Wunna paints an extraordinary scene and she is attentive to every minute detail, providing a colorful testimony of the customs ... more...

Thailand�s luscious landscapes play host to the women that gather and weave in the fashion of their mothers and grandmothers. Somsuan Wunna exults millenary tradition in this remarkable fan, recreating images of the past, when reels of silk were hung under their houses. Wunna paints an extraordinary scene and she is attentive to every minute detail, providing a colorful testimony of the customs and landscapes of Thailand. Wunna prepares thin bamboo strips and leaves them out in the sun to full   less...

Although she seems to wear an exotic hairdo and make-up, the young woman is actually embraced by a rabbit whose features merge with hers. Jacira Baptista's strong line traces an elegant but enigmatic pen and ink portrait. "The rabbit woman has that quantum capacity of running fast while always listening," that artist confides. "She can remain connected with the world around her without letting it ... more...

Although she seems to wear an exotic hairdo and make-up, the young woman is actually embraced by a rabbit whose features merge with hers. Jacira Baptista's strong line traces an elegant but enigmatic pen and ink portrait. "The rabbit woman has that quantum capacity of running fast while always listening," that artist confides. "She can remain connected with the world around her without letting it interfere with her freedom." Titled "A Lebre" in Portuguese. Part of a limited edition.   less...

Brick arcades line the sidewalk of Tapalpa, a small alpine town in the sierra of West Central Mexico. Tables in the shade invite passersby to chat over a steaming pot of coffee. Guillermo Fern�ndez de Castro presents a delightful portrait of the quiet cobblestone street. He then turns his eye to an 18th century mansion in Quer�taro. Viewed through an arch, the beautiful baroque building reveal... more...

Brick arcades line the sidewalk of Tapalpa, a small alpine town in the sierra of West Central Mexico. Tables in the shade invite passersby to chat over a steaming pot of coffee. Guillermo Fern�ndez de Castro presents a delightful portrait of the quiet cobblestone street. He then turns his eye to an 18th century mansion in Quer�taro. Viewed through an arch, the beautiful baroque building reveals an innate architectural harmony. The lithographs reproduce the artist's original watercolor painti   less...

Originally seen in a 13th century Byzantine painting, Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succor) was crowned by the Vatican and approved of a special office and mass in 1876. Alberto Torres portrays the Madonna in the style of a Greek icon, yet gently captures her youthful beauty and compassionate expression. He presents the work in an elaborate frame carved from cedar... more...

Originally seen in a 13th century Byzantine painting, Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succor) was crowned by the Vatican and approved of a special office and mass in 1876. Alberto Torres portrays the Madonna in the style of a Greek icon, yet gently captures her youthful beauty and compassionate expression. He presents the work in an elaborate frame carved from cedar wood and covered with bronze leaf. It emulates a retablo, or altarpiece. Titled "Virgen del Perpetu   less...

Tenderly cradling the baby Jesus, Saint Rose of Lima is crowned with flowers. Born on August 30, 1586, Isabel Flores de Oliva was the first American to be canonized, in 1671. Each year the devout make a pilgrimage to the chapel in Santa Rosa de Quives where she lived and worshipped. Alberto Torres creates a glowing portrait of the patroness of Peru, America and the Philippines. He presents the wor... more...

Tenderly cradling the baby Jesus, Saint Rose of Lima is crowned with flowers. Born on August 30, 1586, Isabel Flores de Oliva was the first American to be canonized, in 1671. Each year the devout make a pilgrimage to the chapel in Santa Rosa de Quives where she lived and worshipped. Alberto Torres creates a glowing portrait of the patroness of Peru, America and the Philippines. He presents the work in an elaborate frame of carved cedar wood with bronze leaf. Titled "Santa Rosa de Lima" in Spanis   less...

Guillermo Fern�ndez de Castro presents a poignant portrait of a 19th century mansion in downtown Guadalajara. Characterized by tall, narrow windows and thick adobe walls, the crumbling fa�ade holds memories of a gracious lifestyle. Not far away, the former Hacienda de la Soledad has fared better. Located between La Venta del Astillero and Tesist�n in Zapopan, its grassy patio is filled with ... more...

Guillermo Fern�ndez de Castro presents a poignant portrait of a 19th century mansion in downtown Guadalajara. Characterized by tall, narrow windows and thick adobe walls, the crumbling fa�ade holds memories of a gracious lifestyle. Not far away, the former Hacienda de la Soledad has fared better. Located between La Venta del Astillero and Tesist�n in Zapopan, its grassy patio is filled with flowers. The lovely lithographs reproduce the artist's original watercolor paintings. Titled "Fachad   less...