Meca Day of the Dead Festival & Fundraiser

Calavera Rendezvous 2010

Jodie and David participated in the 1^nd annual Calavera Rendezvous which kicks off MECA’s annual Día de los Muertos Festival.  The soiree features music, a Calavera Fashion Show and a silent auction of calavera sculptures. Below are our submittions, enjoy!

David's Vintage Calavera

                                                            Jodie's Calavera Luchadora

Day of the Dead: Contemporary Visions

Our latest project is celebrating "dia de los muertos" with style. We have six artists confirmed and more coming as we tackle this tradition in a contemporary way. Below is an example of the artists creations inspired by our mortality.

The artshow will be on view Friday October 29-November 12. Artist opening is this Friday the 29th from 7-9pm and we will have the studio open during MECA's Day of the Dead Festival Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm.
 

ARToberFEST 2010

festival season is here in texas...it's finally perfect weather to sit outside and enjoy the cool breezes. we spent last weekend in galveston at ARToberFEST, along post office street downtown. it was our first experience at a juried show and we loved it! you can see our booth above, it definitely has the feel of our studio in houston...with the hand-painted sign we framed with one of our antique store finds.

we're looking forward to a few more local festivals in the coming months...come see us at vintage park in north houston or in the heights! see events page for more information. we're also working to update our etsy shop once we get our inventory in order from the festival...hopefully soon!

women of texas art show

we had an overwhelming response to this event on friday night...thanks to all who visited the studio, and especially to our incredible artists! for those of you who couldn't make it, consider this your backstage pass:

installation artist, melissa echavarria

iyollo gallery next door

digital photography by paty lennon

we can't wait for the next show!

girl power!

we are excited to welcome some incredibly talented women to mariposa studio this month! on friday august 27, we will hold the women of texas art show, with artists from across the state. we hope you'll join us to support local talent and spend some time getting to know these women. there is free admission for the event and a chance to take home a piece of your own.

we're joining with iyollo gallery next door to include even more artists...check out the facebook album here for a preview.

mixed media workshop

mixed media with original photography, jodie gonzalez

at mariposa studio, we believe adults need more opportunities to play. in our new mixed media workshop you will have the chance to do just that…and we clean up the mess!  if you're curious about mixed media art and intrigued by the opportunity to combine your personal items in a unique art piece, Make A Mess is for you! we will supply a variety of media for use during the workshop, including (but not limited to): papers, photographs, vintage ephemera, acrylic paints, watercolors, beeswax. and to personalize the experience, we encourage participants to bring their own photos, images from magazines/newspapers, mementos to include in their artwork.

mixed media with original photography, jodie gonzalez

all experience levels welcome—this is a great beginner's workshop, perfect for exploring your creative side and experimenting with several mediums in one place. why wait to begin your journey toward a more creative life? come play in the studio on saturday august 21, for a memorable afternoon event. see events tab for more details and to reserve your space.

vinyasa yoga series

as we explore new ways to connect with our community, we have invited yoga instructor lindsay parmer to lead us in a weekly yoga class at the studio during the month of august.  if you're looking for a unique experience, please join us this thursday, july 29 for our first morning session of power vinyasa yoga. vinyasa is the linking between movement, poses and breath...you can learn more about the practice here.

time:  8:30-9:30am
cost:  $10 cash at the door
no experience necessary
bring your own mat, water and a towel

chagall & chardonnay

we had a great turnout for our first chagall and chardonnay event last night. our artists were introduced to the work of marc chagall and enjoyed a short lesson on the history of his art career. while sipping wine and interacting with instructor david gonzalez, they were encouraged to create sketches of various images to incorporate in their painting.

once the sketches were complete it was time to begin selecting colors...and getting messy. several samples of chagall's paintings were available to inspire the students to be bold in their color choices.

we can hardly wait until the next event in august...and hope to have a full house again for the evening. if you couldn't make it last night and want to ensure a space on august 20, you can sign-up online here.

thanks again to all those who joined us in the studio last night...we will be posting a facebook album with all of the individual paintings shortly!

out and about

painting in the window at lululemon in houston on saturday

jodie had the opportunity to paint BIG at the lululemon storefront in highland village over the weekend. a yoga-inspired image seemed perfect for the athletic apparel shop, which hosts film events and free yoga classes to encourage community health.

jodie's sister works in the houston store and partners with various groups to create an interactive experience for weekend shoppers. mariposa studio was grateful for the chance to get out of the studio and do something fun in the community!  we gave away original artwork by jodie as well as gift certificates to upcoming events and workshops at mariposa studio. thanks for your support, casey!

the art piece measures almost 5 feet by 5 feet and will be featured for a short period at the store...stop by and take a peek! 

ready to play this summer?

join us in the studio for our summer events!

mariposa studio will begin hosting wine and painting events, entitled Chagall and Chardonnay, this month. have you grown bored with your routine and ready to get more creative? sick of the dinner-and-a-movie date nights?  or need a girls night out?  Chagall and Chardonnay is the perfect solution for a midsummer's night.

our first event will be held on friday, july 23 from 7:00-9:00pm. the evening will include a brief history on the work of marc chagall and instruction on creating your own unique style. we provide all necessary materials (including the wine!) and you go home with your own piece of art. for additional details, please see the events page.

david is also preparing for his solo show, Mystical Visions, which will be available for viewing on saturday, july 24. the show is a culmination of a decade's worth of work, focused on his spiritual journey. we will have an open studio on saturday in conjunction with neighboring Iyollo Gallery.

last weekend's show

here are a few pics from the mural & found object show last weekend...thanks to those who came to visit!

post by jodie

mixed media on repurposed tabletop

this weekend's show is all about found or repurposed objects. david and i are collectors...one step inside our apartment and you will know this is true. our recent obsession has been vintage/antique shops, thrift stores, and garage sales for items to use in our artwork.  tomorrow night, we will showcase some of our finds, proving that one (wo)man's trash is another's treasure.

please join us either friday night 7-10pm or saturday 11am-5pm to see the above piece in its entirety. and if you're not in the houston area and still interested in seeing the show, check back next week for posts of the artwork on display.

we are also exploring the idea of holding workshops in the studio for those who want to stop LOOKING at art and actually get their hands dirty. you can visit our facebook page (see right) and join the "discussion" to cast your vote for workshop topics!

i'll leave you with another work in progress, these were pieces of cardboard left over from the track lighting david and i installed in the studio...recycling at its finest.

secret revealed...

here's a peek at what we're working on for the june show (Opening Reception is Friday, 6/18 at 7:00pm!)...

david has been waiting for the opportunity to do a mural on these walls!

we hope you'll join us to see it completed...and other pieces of found object art we've been working on.

yes, we're even using the floor....

more from the opening...

here are a few more photos from the opening and some from our next-door neighbor, iyollo gallery.  we've added some links to the artists on the sidebar...be sure to check them out!

we've also decided to have a closing party...since the rain kept so many people away last time, and to celebrate david's birthday this month!  join us on saturday, march 29 at mariposa studio to close our first exhibit and see the studio before our big project starts for june.  (it's a secret)

we're working hard to get our etsy shop up and running...we'll let you know when we're open for business.

hope to see you on saturday....

preview party

we had an amazing turnout despite the pouring rain and flash floods!  thanks to all who braved the elements to join us for our opening last night...

studio makeover

this is what mariposa studio looked like three days ago...

two...

and finally today...

david and jodie completed all of the renovations themselves...and can't wait for the big reveal tomorrow night!  hope to see you there for the preview friday night or open studio on saturday.

more artwork

we will have a preview party on friday, may 14 from 7-10pm...join us in the newly renovated studio for cocktails and a chance to see these, among other works (see "Portfolio" tab for more).

by david

by jodie

we hope to see you for the big reveal next weekend!

sneak peek

we promised a peek at what we'll be showing at the opening in a few short weeks (Saturday, 5/15)...

by david

this piece measures 48"x 48", oil paint on wood

by jodie

this piece is 12"x12", mixed media with acrylics and beeswax overlay on wood