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Maria Isabel Cruz
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“I am a ceramic artist, and I am interested in capturing the Talavera technique in my high-fired pieces, transmitting a painting into a simple piece that is full of color. A very good friend gave me the opportunity to learn this technique and its beautiful details, from how to find the best ceramics to the method of creating texture in each piece and the secrets of the colors.
“What has been the most challenging for me has been implementing a structure in my creative…
Maria Isabel Cruz
“I am a ceramic artist, and I am interested in capturing the Talavera technique in my high-fired pieces, transmitting a painting into a simple piece that is full of color. A very good friend gave me the opportunity to learn this technique and its beautiful details, from how to find the best ceramics to the method of creating texture in each piece and the secrets of the colors.
“What has been the most challenging for me has been implementing a structure in my creative process, from the design to the presentation. Each piece represents tradition, dreams, the identity of our nation (as with Frida) or beautiful animals.
“I want to characterize my work as a different way of presenting Talavera, giving it an abstract touch that is filled with color, imbuing each piece with a more profound message. My designs touch the tradition of Mexico, its mysticism, and its beautiful animals.
“Dolores Hidalgo is very rich in the Talavera technique. This gave me a great advantage in learning. The materials that we work with are ceramic and enamels, and the forms for the base. The key was practicing over and over again. Discipline is the key for any dream.
“I feel a great gratification each time that a piece is sold. That is when I talk about the piece they like, which encourages me to create more colorful and unique designs.
“I would say that my talent is natural, since I have not had any formal studies to back up my technique. My objective is to establish my dreams and export my pieces for the world to know my work and be inspired by it. I am very touched by this alliance with NOVICA. I know that it is a great emotional path.”
Products (21)
Handcrafted Black Cat with Birds Ceramic Decorative Plate 'Cat and Birds'
Handmade Ceramic Mermaid Wall Art from Mexico 'Mermaid and Starfish'
Owl Under Night Sky Colorful Ceramic Decorative Plate 'Whimsical Owl'
Handmade Ceramic Wall Art of a Striped Bird from Mexico 'Striped Bird'
Happy Playful Cat Family Colorful Ceramic Decorative Plate 'Happy Cat Family'
Rooster-Themed Ceramic Wall Art from Mexico 'Rooster Under the Sun'
Ceramic Wall Art of a Winged Woman from Mexico 'Winged Woman'
Handcrafted Ceramic Angel Cat Wall Art from Mexico 'Angelic Kitty'
Handcrafted Five Fanciful Cats Ceramic Decorative Plate 'Cat Fancy'
Handcrafted Angel and Peace Dove Ceramic Decorative Plate 'Angel Bringing Peace'
Handcrafted Angel with Roses Ceramic Decorative Plate 'Angel with Roses'
Fish-Themed Ceramic Wall Art Crafted in Mexico 'Fish Under the Sun'
Ceramic Wall Art of Frida with a Headdress from Mexico 'Plumed Frida'
Heart Motif Ceramic Wall Art of a Chicken from Mexico 'Chicken of Hearts'
Handcrafted Frida Kahlo Colorful Ceramic Decorative Plate 'Fantastic Frida'
Goofy Fish Ceramic Wall Art from Mexico 'Goofy Fish'
Whimsical Cat-Themed Ceramic Wall Art from Mexico 'Bow Tie Cat'
Handcrafted Whimsical Green Rooster Ceramic Decorative Plate 'Green Rooster'
Maria Doll-Themed Ceramic Wall Art Crafted in Mexico 'Lovely Maria Doll'
Animal-Themed Ceramic Wall Art from Mexico 'Menagerie'
Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Wall Art of a Cat from Mexico 'Adventurous Cat'
