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Written by Teresita Blanco (The Artsy Sister)
Teresita Blanco Self Portraits Watercolor Andy Warhol and Frida Kahlo Style
Today, I wanted to show you my latest watercolor projects. I like to post my portraits in pairs. It gives the folks plenty to look at. The first painting is based on an obscure Frida Kahlo painting. Frida’s self-portraits where all about expressing herself. The originally and symbolism behind her work is the main reason why she became famous. When I was in Primary School, the art teacher gave us this assignment. She told us to mimic the style of a painter. The first painting she had us mimic was a self-portrait done Frida Kahlo style. She gave us...
Artsy Sister Visits Chichen Itza in Cancun, Mexico Travel
Today, I wanted to write about my visit to Chichen Itza. We had just finished roaming about the Cenote Hubiku. Visiting these pyramids was part of the Chichen Itza excursion. We left the bus in order to make it the entrance. It didn’t take much time for us to become aware of the heat. It was two in the afternoon; the sun was cooking all the tourists alive. We rendezvous with our group in order to tour the Pyramids. There was a short walk through a small, wooded area. It is important to remember that they pyramids had been swallowed...
Moon Palace El Manglar Buffet and Snack Bar
Today, I wanted to blog about the food situation in Moon Palace Nizuc. We had a day pass that covered all my meals. So, I went with my family to the buffet. The first thing worth mentioning is the decoration. It has plenty of cool looking lights, especially in the entrance. Lights is the general theme décor of moon palace. The buffet has an exterior section for folks that want to eat their food, while having a nice view. Due to the temperature, we chose to eat on the inside. In the buffet, the waiters are the ones...
Moon Palace Highlights Mexico Cancun
Today, I wanted to write about my Cancun vacation. In specific, I wanted to rant about the Moon Palace. I have written enough about the Barcelo for one lifetime, or two. So, it is time to write about somewhere else. We went to the Moon Palace on a Sunday. A guy in the airport had intercepted us and offered us a tour of this brand-new hotel. Moon Palace is a Mexican Hotel made by Mexicans. So, it has a lot going for it. Like any new hotel, they are trying uber hard to impress you. A car came for...
Alcohol Ink Art: Red Droplets, Neon Purple Cascade and Blue Jellyfish with Pixiss Supplies
Today, I wanted to show you my newest art projects. I got a little bored of pouring paintings. So, I decided to change it up a bit. I got in the mail some pixiss ink supplies. For the time being, I am in the experimental phases. I am still trying to figure out what I can do with alcohol inks. I learn by doing. With enough practice, I am certain that I am going to be able to make some amassing ink paintings. In this blog, I am going to tell you everything that I learned from my first...