Living here in the southwest we get to experience a lot of great cultural influence from our friends south of the border.  Today happens to be a fun fiesta that marks Mexico’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican war (1861-1867). Given how boisterously it is celebrated here I was surprised to learn that it is quite a minor event in Mexico itself.  No matter, it is a great excuse to drink good Mexican beer, and eat some of the most delicious food ever.  Chili con carne, fish tacos, homemade salsas, warm and salty chips.  Yum!  The photo says it all for me.  I am going to go find my inspiration with a salty margarita and a slice of lime.

Well, needless to say I am so very excited about being a published artist.  It may not be much but it is a beautiful publication and I am going to be in a national magazine!  Okay, I think I am past the over the top exuberance.  Not really but I will try to control myself.

So, now I am even more focused on finishing and designing new pieces.  For the inspiration palette today I found this great photo.  I love not only the colors of this photo but the textures as well.  Can’t you just imagine incorporating the texture of the weathered wood into a piece?  I don’t know exactly what I am going to do but this is the jumping off point for my next piece.  Who knows – maybe I’ll get this one published as well!

Peace out

Barbara