Nothing like fun in the sun to recharge the batteries, it was even better hanging out with my baby sister T' ,and my baby girl Xochiquetzal. Photographer @tikisharenee #selflove #selfcare #recharge #centeryourself #swimwithdogs #southpadreisland #ocean #clense #funinthesun #daycation #miniadventure #germanshepherdsofinstagram #pupsofinstagram #bepresent (at South Padre Island, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRhgs8aBW3t/?utm_medium=tumblr

Goldleaf is a process. #figurativeart #figurativepainting #figure #inprogress #bodyisart #nudepalette #commission #micuerpo #gold #shinebrightlikeadiamond #goldleaf #knowyourworth #loveyourself #artistofcolor #artlife #artist #tejana #mujer #latinaartist #womanofcolor @valerie_anne_b (at Edinburg, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4RWXGhk_y/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Installation "Nopal en la Frente" is about owning a Spanish colloquial term used to describe mestizos trying to shed their indigenous roots in order to be anglified and accepted into society. It is about accepting those roots and fighting back like the persistent Nopal who grows against the barriers. It is about accepting who we are and not what we are expected to be. Mezcla Exhibición now on display @uval.texas through June 5. #cultura #livingincolor #womanofcolor #tejana #utrgv #nopal #riograndevalley #instaartist #whereicomefrom #artinspiration #acceptance #whoiam #icon #sculpture #texassculpture #breakingbarriers #texasartist #tejana #bighairdontcare #cuerpodemaiz #mezcla #mestizaje #symbol #abstraction #beheard #findyourvoice #newcontemporary #contemporaryartist #gallerywall @utrgvcofa @riograndevalley956 @rgv (at Upper Valley Art League) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYKA8phj2F/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ink drawing versus watercolor painting. Same reference image two different techniques, and now I can't decide which one I like better. FAN ART @nfrealmusic. #process #processvideo #fanart #albumcover #albumcoverart #nf #nfrealmusic #clouds #painting #inkdrawing #watercolor #ink #technique #timelapse #timelapsedrawing #timelapsevideo #texasartist #tejana #bighairdontcare #womanofcolor #comission #time #makesomething #sharethis (at Rio Grande Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPhKE8JBkGG/?utm_medium=tumblr

All part of the Art Process: literally watching paint dry. #artpractice #instalationart #spraybooth #color #3dprinting #scuplture #bepatient #waitinggame #utrgvcofa #utrgv (at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) https://www.instagram.com/p/COlzrD6BDrj/?igshid=10kv6p20zg8h9

. MEZCLA A Mixed UTRGV MFA Group Exhibition May 7 - June 5th MEET THE ARTIST May 8th at 1:PM Open Thursday-Friday 10:AM-6PM Saturday 10:AM- 2:PM For more information call UVAL 956-583-2787 #utrgvgradcollege #utrgv #utrgvcofa #contemporaryartist #scuplture #instalattion #ceramic #socialart @cityofmissiontx @utrgvpatron @monitornews @exploremcallen (at Upper Valley Art League) https://www.instagram.com/p/COjn0MVBEu1/?igshid=14zwemrdlzhpy

As a working artist who is also enrolled in school full time, my creative space is very important to me and my process. With studio access limited I invest time into my art making spaces, goodbye living room hello at home 2-D studio. How has your art space evolved during the pandemic? #artspace #artstudio #whereiwork #workspace #workingfromhome #studio #ohchristmastree #dinosaur #selfcare #selflove #organization #getorganized #artistofinstagram #latina #tejana #art #gradschool #utrgvcofa #utrgvgradcollege #utrgv #riograndevalleyartist #texasartist (at UTRGV School of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIzBeRkhrx1/?igshid=6erbe4w3ebhr

Psst..... There's fresh produce today @utrgv.cfsi bring your student ID come and enjoy the farmers market.... . #utrgv #universityoftexas #freshproduce #utrgvfarmersmarket #dontmissout #shoplocal #goutrgv (at BSM at UTRGV) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDq0E9hvmG/?igshid=t72ra1g2z2m2

Day two second layer of watercolor.....now we wait... . #watercolor #painting #molcajete #mygrandma #abuelitas #cultura #myculture #culture #cuerpodemaiz #latinoculture #latinoamerica #latina #enlacocina #universityoftexas #utrgvcofa #utrgv #texasartist #texas #tejana #texmex #makesomethingeveryday #inthestudio #artistofinstagram #instapainting #southtexas #riograndevalleyartist #riograndevalley #southtexas #956 (at UTRGV School of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBZyZDjwUo/?igshid=cbd493n4ik62

Hilo rojo painting study, the curing of culture bound syndromes. . #hilorojo #cuerpodemaiz #cultura #texmex #texasartist #latina #watercolor #research #thesis #gradschool #utrgvcofa #universityoftexas (at UTRGV School of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8eniIDDB_/?igshid=jx8kuu89lqmt

Finished and Fitted, Baby Avocado earrings.... Delicious.... . #deceptivelydelicious #cuerpodemaiz #texasartist #latinaartist #riograndevalley #southtexas #956 #riograndevalleyartist #sculptor #fusedglass #workworkwork #artistsoninstagram #fusedglass #glassartist #system96 #bullseyeglass #finished #glasssculpture #glass #glassjewelry #cabachon #sculptura #inthestudio #mindbodysoulspirit #avocado #aguacate #utrgvgradcollege #universityoftexas #utrgvcofa #utrgv (at UTRGV School of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA78VUXjq34/?igshid=1wcgujlk8kr25

Figure study, practice, practice, and more practice. . #charcoal #drawing #willow #figurativeart #figurestudy #practice #study #artschool #easel #lazysunday #utrgvgradcollege #utrgvcofa #utrgv #southtexas #texasartist #artistofinstagram #latina #imadethis #makesomethingeveryday #longhair (at Weslaco, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3o58Uj8bj/?igshid=utwzpqgarcf6

El Nopal fused glass EARRINGS, Psst stay tuned more icons on the way.... . #nopales #cactus #fusedglass #warmglass #earrings #jewelry #glassjewelry #art #mindbodysoulspirit #cuerpodemaiz #cultura #latinoculture #artpractice #latinaartist #latina #texas #tejana #mestizo #artistofinstagram #thesis #research #universityoftexas #utrgvgradcollege #utrgvcofa #utrgv #gradschool (at UTRGV School of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1Af0ChcYM/?igshid=1s41cyws0gbj4

Much needed studio time, a little one on one time with Coatlicue, Psst stay tuned.. . #coatlicue #aztec #pictoglyphs #mindbodysoulspirit #cuerpodemaiz #cultura #precolumbian #artpractice #latinaartist #latina #texas #tejana #mestizo #artistofinstagram #thesis #research #3dpen #3dprinting #universityoftexas #utrgvgradcollege #utrgvcofa #utrgv #gradschool (at UTRGV School of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0_ySHBlGc/?igshid=1nipdsr8wxmhd

Dear, whomever needs to hear this . You are never to old to love dinosaurs, there doesn't need to be an occasion for you to buy your self flowers, and collecting igneous rocks, mineral, and semi precious stones will never not be cool. . -Marie . #treatyoself #loveyourself #dinosaur #ilovedinosaurs #flowers #rockcollection #igneous #thelittlethings (at Weslaco, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtsDHYBpFz/?igshid=8hozqvq807j0

#oneofthosedays #loveyourself #needanap #drawing #contè https://www.instagram.com/p/CAivnzthqH6/?igshid=1vqo051y8128r

Avocado Pendant.... . #cuerpodemaiz #texasartist #latinaartist #riograndevalley #riograndevalleyartist #sculptor #fusedglass #kilnformedglass #workworkwork #artistsoninstagram #fusedglass #system96 #bullseyeglass #fire #glasssculpture #glass #glassjewelry #cabachon #sculptura #inthestudio #mindbodysoulspirit #avocado #utrgvgradcollege #thesis #iconography #cultura #universityoftexas #utrgvcofa #utrgv (at UTRGV School of Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhDi0Ehk1F/?igshid=vpd6ogzsp49z