Photography by Kathy Cano Murillo
Folk artists in Mexico are a shining example of what being crafty is all about. They can’t simply run to Michaels or Jo-Ann Fabrics for a hunk of fuchsia clay. Instead, our south-of-the-border friends make the most of their resources. The results are shiny, happy, thrifty, and wickedly clever. From painted tequila bottles to glittered cigarette boxes to wood frames trimmed in bottle caps, the materials and concoctions are endless.
I channeled that infectious spirit for this project, and used only what I had on my art table to accessorize a bland flowerpot. Toothpicks and head pins are great for making microdots, and small paint bottles work well as templates for shapes. The secret to this look is to cram in as many contrasting primary colors as possible.
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