Monday, December 22, 2008

Feliz Navidad

Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas and peaceful and happy New Year!

21 comments:

The Paint Studio & Gallery said...

Hi Paula, Love it, hope you made a Christmas cards from the painting. How original, and the colors, as always gorgeous.

Manon said...

Ahh! i love this work Paula! Beautiful!
I hope you and your family have a very happy holiday!!
-manon

Paula Villanova said...

Thanks Ladies, and wishing you both all of the good things this season has to offer! Phyllis, this was my card for this year; I make them each year from cut silk-screened paper so the actual colors are more vibrant than how I photographed them (of course!). I appreciate your comments!

artslice said...

Hi Paula...
I love this card, it's so beautiful! So, this is a collage, right? It looks so much like a relief print or silkscreen to me. Oh the lucky people who will be receiving it this year :) Peace and joy to you and your family, Paula!
~Brenda

Paula Villanova said...

Thanks Brenda, and much joy and peace to you and your family too! (and it is a collage, made from a box of silk screened paper called Color Aid, an expensive supply I had to buy as a poor art student many years ago..I didn't fully understand it's value then but as a "grown up artist" I have been completely enjoying it's beauty and the possibilities)!

Marian Fortunati said...

Really a nice piece, Paula.

Happy Holidays to you!

ArtGirl said...

:-) They must put a smile on the face of everyone who receives them! They are beautiful! :-)

jennifer woodburn said...

Beautiful piece. I love the vibrant colours, as well as the cat and donkey in the foreground!

Trevor Lingard said...

Nice work Paula
Do have a lovely Christmas
Regards
Trevor

Paula Villanova said...

Thanks Katie, Jennifer, and Trevor. A lovely Christmas to all of you too!

sandy said...

Very nice and unique. Hope you had a great Christmas.

Kelley Carey MacDonald said...

Got it! And love it! You have such a nice series - going back .... how long? You should make a book out of the Christmas paintings from Apple. Cool. And your card is... er... in the mail....?

Paula Villanova said...

Thanks Sandy and Kelley...hope you had a lovely Christmas as well! ...and Kelley...I started these in 2000 so I guess that makes this year #10! Good idea about the mac book...those are nice, maybe when I have a few more years to add...oh, and I'll be waiting by my mailbox!

Margaret Ann said...

What beautiful intricate work...Well done...It gives me a really happpy feeling! Hope your Christmas was Wonderful! all the best in 2009! :)

Paula Villanova said...

Thanks for stopping by Margaret Ann, nice to hear from you!

Shweta said...

Paula!!
It's really a very nice work.Wish you a happy new year and belated christmas wishes....
cheers!

Paula Villanova said...

Thank you, Shta, for visiting my blog. I wish you all the best in 2009 as well!

Selene said...

Beautiful as usual. I received it and love it. I look forward to see which scene you pick every year. Have a happy and healthy new year, Paula!

Paula Villanova said...

Thanks Selene...I loved your card too! A happy and healthy new year to you too!

sandy said...

Have a wonderful New Year, Paula!

r garriott said...

Hi Paula,
Thanks for your comment (and that I've made a reply to on my blog-- not sure what's the proper protocol?).

I love this piece, it reads as a silkscreen or cut out paper. Oops, I see from your comment it is BOTH (oh, and I Remember now that box of expensive coated paper! I had to buy one too. Now I wish I still had it.)

This is just lovely. The stark shadows, the sharp stars... Love that jaunty cat at the front. Very designy. I miss seeing art like this!