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WHAT'S NEW ! ! ! August 2010 Another month? Where DOES the time go? I've been diligently at the easel lately so I'll have some new pieces soon. I think I need to go to the beach and enjoy the wonderful weather we're having. Who knows? Maybe there will be a painting or two down there. July 2010 After three months of working on it, I'm very, very, VERY close to completing this piece. I just don't know what to call it . . . Terra Firma? Core? Age of Innocence? . . . . . Let me know what you think. I just got back from out yearly "Girl Trip" . . . this time we went to York, Maine . . .it was gorgious . . the weather beautiful and the company was FANTASTIC! June 2010 We're back from Montauk, New York for Memorial Day weekend. It was a blast! Now it's time to get back to work. . . . .yipeee! May 2010 - The "Wicked Crazy Studio Sale" was a lot of fun and a resounding success. Now it's time for new directions and experimentation. I came across this AMAZING piece of stone that has vaulted me into my next creation. This one is going to take some time so stay tuned. In the meantime, I'm also working on new dance pieces . . . wooo hooo! April 2010 Easter Earthquake 2010 enough said The whole fam damily Cruising around Echo PARK . . Park . . .park . . park with my handsome brother Stan and his beautiful, wonderful, sexy wife LISA . . Lisa . . .lisa . . lisa. Feb. 2010 - Marcus was here visiting so I spent NO time on the computer. It was wonderful having my baby to hug. I think I'll bask in the warmth of that feeling for a little bit. The end of January I spent a wonderfully inspiring weekend with my friend and fellow artist, Diane Scott. She has the BEST studio sitting on a lake in New Hampshire. What a wonderful place! Check out her website by clicking on her name. She has wonderful pieces that I'm sure you'll enjoy. WooooHooooo! Marcus advanced to the quarter finals at the Volcom Pipeline Pro competition. Click on this link, go to day 2 and scroll down to Round 64 Heat 3 to see Marcus in his second heat. It's raw excitement! Wanting to do my part, as humble a part as that may be, I donated "The Deep Blue" to the The American Red Cross. I truly believe that when you're allowed to help others the benefit to your heart is great and swift. October 2009 I took a trip to my homeland (Panama') and had a wonderful time. Here are a couple of photos . . . I hope to go back soon. Panama city in the background. The area behind her is where my mother was born. This is a very cool church in El Valle which is nestled up in the mountains. This piece of driftwood looked like a bird to me.

Go ahead!. . . . CONTACT ME Name: Email:  Phone: Questions / Comments: Send me any comments or suggestions. I'm always looking for feedback on both my artwork AND my site. From left to right, me - Marcus, Erin and Amber Many, Many warm wishes and Congratulations to Chenoah Couvillion Nigrelli on her wedding! © Photo by John Almarez Erin continues to "wow" them in LA. Congratulations to her for her many successes, can't wait for the EP. I found it! There a VERY cool blog from Rapa Nui where Marcus is on a surf trip sponsored by InSurfNews.com. Check it out - it's really great and the scenery is unbelievable! The two grand puppies with Amber, aren't they just too cute?!!! Erin performing in L.A. Another part of Panama city. Could be an alien life form spy unit OR merely a strange centerpiece in a little restaurant in Panama'. In El Salvador spending time in the hammock . . . ahhhhhhh! Another great shot along the coast of El Salvador. This is that study of greens that I did in my studio. I think it's helpful to continue with these excercises every once in a great while. ********** For my fellow artists out there, try "The Painters Keys" for informative business tips and information. They have an amazing wealth of information. Just click on the logo below to get there.

"La India Dormida . . . . The sleeping Indian Lady"