Minerva Torres Guzman

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Cantinflas

I wanted to share the latest finished painting, "Cantinflas". The wooden panel measures 4x4in and it is painted with acrylics and detailed with archival inks.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

I don't know about you, but my thoughts are random and chaotic. Over the years I've found that keeping a to-do list really, really, really helps me stay on track... until I loose it or ignore it. Ha. Since I'm a stay at home mom, I truly have learned to treasure my "me" time. When my son naps, I draw/paint/sketch/package orders/etc. There are some nights, such as this, where I know I have a lengthy to-do list but I just find myself starring off and looking at the photos on my office/studio wall. I go through my old art archives and relive my high school or college years, where all I would draw were portraits of celebrities. I miss doing that.

Mi Hollywood Mexicano

I am happy to post that I finished this drawing! It was on my to do list, half way done for the longest time.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

La Chilindrina en miniatura.

When I saw these tiny two by two inch canvas, I was ecstatic! My first portrait is of La Chilindrina. I love her character and this was my first time using her as a subject. I like how it came out.

I used acrylic and went over the details with archival ink. Check it out! It's available for purchase at my etsy shop.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Progress pic!

Finally started this trio. Here's a shot of the first painting. Very excited!

Friday, July 6, 2012

Los Tres Huastecos

I have started a couple of new paintings. This triptych features Pedro Infante in all of his three roles in the movie Los Tres Huastecos. I loved this movie when I would watch it alongside my parents. Three Pedro Infante's in one! Magical! I'll keep posting updates as I make them.

Monday, January 23, 2012

FEAR Art Show Entry!

It took a while for me to focus on a piece for the FEAR art show by Imperial Valley Artist Collective. I have a ton of sketches that would of fit the theme but I wanted to create something new.

"Behind the Mask"
Acrylic on Panel
12in x 12in

I was happy with my piece!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Goof'in Off

I'm working on a piece for the Goof Off show with the deadline happening soon. I haven't done a goof off transfer in so long, I'd better start practicing! Its nice to have a due date and a project in mind. I hope this gets me back into producing art more often. With my Greco getting older, it has become easier to manage my time and get some good work hours while he naps or when he is down for the night.

Here's to an awesome piece!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Its been a while since I've posted! I've been keeping myself busy with a new arts organization me and my friends have started! Its called Imperial Valley Artist Collective (IVAC). Check it out when you have a chance!

We recently organized and set up an art show at the Imperial Valley College Art Gallery titled "Borderline Disorder". This was my piece for the show:

Candido!

Acrylic on Panel

Three 12x12in Panels

2011

Monday, May 30, 2011

New Drawing.

I'm working on a new drawing and wanted to share a "work in progress" shot! This is my Mexican Hollywood dream! It features Catalina Creel, Topo Gigio, Rorrito, Chiquidracula, and Cantinflas.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Prints.

I sold some prints today at my Etsy site! I've been ignoring my personal etsy site and, like I've stated before, have been focusing on my iheartkidart site! Its always refreshing to sell my personal prints! Definitely encourages me to continue with my own stuff. Enough with the talk, time to work!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

El Santo y La Abuelita

El Santo wanted a cup of "chocolate calientito" so much so, that he snuck in with the famous hot chocolate icon, Abuelita (grandmother)!

This is a iconic and delicious chocolate! It comes in tablets which you break off and melt in your hot milk. Yum! Brings back so many childhood memories for me. Delish!

This piece was done from a sketch I doodle back in '06. I rediscovered it while going through my sketchbooks when I was cleaning out the garage. It was awesome going back and viewing ideas that never came to fruition on which I can work on now! More to come.

Friday, November 19, 2010

New Work?

I've had the itch to work on new stuff, but I just havent gotten to it! Other things consume my mind, and even when all the task are finished, day dreaming and other non priorities still sneak in! I have a good schedule going on with my Greco, so technically I "could" work while he naps... but, as I stated earlier, it doesnt happen! I've been focusing a lot on my Etsy site for iheartkidart. I think its time I share my time and energy back to my personal work. Maybe I'll just blend the two and see what happens. Hey, it might work!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

El Buki (not Jesus)

El Buki (not Jesus)
6x6in
Acrylic on Panel
2010

Chico Che!

Chico Che!
6x6in
Acrylic on Panel
2010

Rocio Durcal

Rocio Durcal
24x24in
Acrylic on Panel
2010

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Al Rescate!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Etsy

I am putting prints and crafts up on my Etsy site "Al Rescate" along with some original art works. Feel free to visit often, since I will be making tshirts soon. Thanks!