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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Girl from Totonicapan

Girl from Totonicapan
8x10, oil on panel
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Another Guatemalan memory. The people of these tiny villages dress in a riot of pattern and color - truly one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I edited this image much more than the last - not only removing all detail from the background but even from this little angel's clothing. I'm honored to have been invited to contribute a painting to the Amigas de las Americas annual spring fundraiser - an art auction at Laguna Gloria Art Museum. Through this organization, more than 20,000 youth volunteers are placed in Latin American communities to complete service projects that change the lives of both the high school/college age kids and the communities they serve. I have a precious young friend who will spend this summer in Cusco, Peru and I'm so proud of her work.

2 comments:

Cheray said...

Mitzi,
This is absolutely beautiful! I am so proud of your work and thankful for your donation. Great job!

carol morgan carmichael said...

Awesome painting and cause Mitzi! Love this series. Are you finished with your book shelf series?