Today Im hosting a giveaway for two beautiful books illustrated by Kevin Stanton. For a chance to win them please visit my blog about papercutting. Have a wonderful day! Elsita :)
This brooch was inspired by Bill and Natalie and by all the dads and dauthers who love traveling. Natalie is looking forward to turning 10 next year. She said that to celebrate such an important even...
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Please click the bar below to listen. About Learning The audio from my recording tends to be too loud. But you can always lower it from your computer.
Click here to listen Hello! That little bar up there is me talking to you. It is a little test to see if it works. I got a little microphone a couple of weeks ago because I love the idea...
Bill and I are celebrating our 10th anniversary today. These have been the 10 most important years of my life. Bill and I agree that we have a pretty good marriage. We feel so lucky. I decided to lis...
I came running from Diegos school to share something wonderful with you. Something magic just happened! Here is the story: I religiously spend about 25-30 minutes in Diegos school playground every si...
I cant believe that Natalie is turning 9 years old today. I still remember every detail from the day when she was born. My tiny premature baby has become one of the most special people that I know. I...
Today I want to send a big hug to all the mothers out there in the world, specially to my Mom Margot. She has been the first most important person in my life since I was born. My Mom is...
New painting for my upcoming show in Miami, Florida. Today Im turning 41 years old so I decided to list 41 of the many lessons that life has taught me so far: 1. Forgiving those who hurt you is the...
Acrylic paint on canvas. 24" x 24" Here is another painting for my upcoming show in Miami, Florida. The size is larger than the pieces on paper that I have been sharing so far. I will try to ...
In this society where we need to become experts at not drowning in the sea of superficiality coming out from so many places, I constantly need to remind myself to stop, take a deep breath and look at...
While painting this woman/bird I repeatedly listened to the amazing music below. Its a real pleasure to introduce you to Ernesto Lecuona (1895-1963) a musical genius from the island where I come from...
Dear friend, Three years ago I wrote this post about Diegos progress. He was four years old back then. Very soon our boy is going to turn seven. Its amazing how fast time flies. Diego has gone throug...
Acrylic on paper 9" x 12" Some animals are lucky to have wings. They can be up in the air see everything from above. These animals are born to fly so they just follow their nature, no school ...
No greater thing is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit,...
Acrylic paint on paper. 9" x 12" While creating this series of small paintings I experience that special state of the brain known as Flow. After drawing the idea on paper I start applying col...
Acrylic on paper 9"x12" Here I am enjoying this Monday that has been quiet, relaxing and productive so far. Diego is back from school so its time to stop working. Wishing you a positive week!...
Acrylic paint on paper. 9"x12" This was a nice and productive week for me. The key was all in being organized and calm at the same time. I did things slower than usual, I took a deep breath o...
Acrylic on Paper 9"x12"
One more piece from the series Femina Plantarum. size: 9"x12" Acrylic paint on paper. I finally have more information about my show in Miami, Florida. Opening: September 7th. 2012 Where: PanA...
These brooches are available for reservation. If youre interested in one of them please send me an e-mail to: elsammora@gmail.com Or you can also get in touch via my Etsy shop. Price: $65 each. Updat...
Hello my friend! I have been sooo busy. Im still very busy. My brother Alex came from Miami as I told you before. He installed my beloved ceramic kiln and now I have the basic infrastructure to start...
Remember how a long time ago I talked about my brand new kiln that I named Rojo? Believe it or not that was in 2010, two years ago! Well, today is the lucky day when my beautiful kiln is finally...
I have a whole library of self-help books. They are such good teachers to me. Good books are real treasures, and this one in the picture is one of them. Do More Great Work is written by a man who...
Here are some new necklaces made out of paperclay painted with acrylic paint. Each one comes with a sweet black ball chain. They are so special in person! I give them a really nice finish that includ...
It amazes me how mature Natalie if for her age (only 8). I love it when shes able to express her own frustrations and find a positive way out of them. She wrote this note because one of her good...
Yay!! I couldnt wait to share this with you. I designed a new set of 4 papercut patterns featuring birdies. I hope that you like them :)
Title: Missing Link. Acrylic paint on wood 10"x10" Sometimes we find pieces of ourselves in other people...Thats the main idea behind this painting. Also, Im excited about the lime hue in thi...
Diego can write really nicely. Sometimes it is so perfect that it looks like an adult writing. BUT when he gets hit by inspiration magic things happen :) *
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