This is my entry for Mixed Media Monday. This painting is inspired from a very painful period in my life, when I found out about the ongoing abuse of a very close friend of mine. Her living nightmare started when she was eight years old and lasted for several years. There is nothing worse than stealing the innosense of a child in such a brutal way. Although I was only a couple of years older than her, I always felt responsible for not being able to protect her and shield her from this. She felt so confused and ashamed, that she told no one until she was an adult. What makes me so mad,  when I think about this, is her parents. Why didn't they didn't see any signs? Were they so absorbed in their own problems and just assumed that everything  was fine? Parents are supposed to protect their children, be alert!

I love you my dear friend and every time I think about you I just want to embrace you and keep you safe...

On a lighter note....today is my Birthday and I'd like to thank  all my friends for making it extra special this year!!

Free give away!

My work is being featured here. This is so exiting!  We have been trying to fit this article in, since last year and finally it's up. Go see and leave a comment for a free pendant :)

Mona is at it again!

'' Catch of the day ''

I'm not in love, it's just a silly (fish) phase I'm going through
and just because I paint you up
don't get me wrong, don't think you've it made

I'm not in love..no, no....    10CC

My newest painting is inspired by the song '' Too many fish in the sea '' by the Marvelettes. Once again I just couldn't help myself with my silly fishies. I think after this I'll turn into a mermaid!

This is my entry for Mixed Media Monday.Enjoy and have a creative week :)

It's my party and I can growl if I want to!

Daisy is having a party today to celebrate her second birthday!!

Join us for cake and milky bones 5-7pm. No stupid squirrels please!! :)

Greek kiosk

There's nothing more Greek than a "periptero". These wooden kiosks are on almost every corner! I love going to the periptero every morning to get my mags and news paper and candy, lots of candy!! yum yum...  Most of all,  I just like saying the word periptero...it has a certain melody to it..

This is my most favorite neighboorhood cafe! I escape there as often as I can!
Have a great weekend :)

Mardi Gras

This is my entry for Mixed Media Monday.  Enjoy!!
I almost didn't enter this piece. All week I've been walking around in a daze and would just stare at my canvas! How I hate being stuck like that! and to be honest this theme was giving me trouble. So this afternoon as I was cleaning my brushes and putting everything away frustrated that I hadn't been inspired for this theme, plus it was Valentines day and all the radio stations were playing these sobby stupid songs adding to my frustration...Not everybody has a valentine to celebrate with!!!  you idiot djs!!  my valentine is far away...uhhh. so anyway as I was putting my stuff away... it clicked!! just like that..Daisy my little valentine girl and my muse!! What would she dress up at carnivale ?  Just like that!!  so I sat down again and painted like I had a fever! Carnivale fever!! enjoy and hope you have a creative week!!!

Happy Valentine's Day :)

Love is in the air...

This is my entry for Mixed Media Monday. "Mr & Mrs. Daisy"
  Miss Daisy has been gaining a lot of popularity on my blog and my paintings, pretty soon she's gonna be asking to go to Hollywood!!  This poodle loves to pose!  but her growling...gots to stop! She also has a birthday coming up. Daisy, February 22th, mine February 28th.

So happy today!

This morning I found a little package at my door, all the way from the US. One of my blog buddies sent me white gels pens for my upcoming Birthday!!!  Janet  you are SOOOO SWEET!!  Thank you so much for being so thoughtful. You made my day :)

   I am so lucky to have met you and all the other artists through this blog. Putting up this blog has been one of the best experiences I've had as an artist. It's so exiting to be able to connect, share and exchange ideas with others, from all over the globe!!  Have a wonderful and creative day!