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Currently living in Iowa and taking care of my sister who is mentally challenged. I am a single mom with one very intelligent and talented daughter. I enjoy Native American culture, art, nature, animals and music. love to read and visit with friends. As you can see, i paint feathers.
(On Feb. 8, 2010 My Sweet Mother crossed over to be with her Maker and her husband and relatives that have passed before her . Although, for myself, it was very overwhelming to watch my Mother deteriorate before me. Days before she passed my younger sister and I were able to talk about many memories and stories in our lives. We spent many nights and hours holding her hands. She didn't respond but, we knew she could hear us. We knew she knew we were there. And In the moment of her last breath, there was a wave of emotions that welled up inside me. Much sadness at the loss. Much relief that she didn't have to suffer anymore. I remembered praying to my Father to come and help guide her home. And I believe he did. He came and got her on their 62nd Wedding Anniversary.
In her room at Taylor House there was a door leading out to the outside patio. I opened the door a bit so that her Spirit could leave. I must not have opened it far enough, for the door opened a bit wider so she could pass. I think my Father was with her leading her out. It was a very powerful moment. It was bitter sweet too. It was freedom. My Sweet Mother is home and well again.)
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At 9:31am on March 10, 2009, Anita Pagan said…
Tau Maria!

Wow the feather painting seems to be a long process. I bet you try to do as many at a time as you can... that way you have several "canvases" prepared.

The feather repairing technique you mention is interesting. Steam repairs feathers? Whooda thunk? LOL! I have a friend who uses his own skin's oil to repair the pieces of feather that split, but I don;t think that would help in the prepping though...

Thanks for the compliment on my beadwork. I have been working on an outfit I want to put together. I will post images when it is done :)

Keep up the good work!
Taino TI
Nanu
At 9:15am on March 6, 2009, Anita Pagan said…
Maria! I just met a girl name Maria!

I can't help it, every time I hear that name I am reminded of the play West Side Story, where the main character sings his love's name "Maria".

Anyways, I wanted to compliment you on the painted feathers. How beautiful! I assume you use acrylics? What do you do to the feather to prep it for painting? Or do you just paint directly on it?

I am very curious and hope I don't offend with my questions. I grew up and even now, live a very creative life :)

HAve a great day and hope to hear from you soon!
Nanu
At 3:53am on February 14, 2009, Caracoli said…
Sure, I can send you the feather I want painted

Let me know what kind of feathers you are interested in

wing, tail ?
At 3:20am on February 14, 2009, Caracoli said…
Oh Ok,

Its a pleasure having you as a friend, Yes those are my Macaws.

My 2 buddies in the Taino Resurgence Movement

I would be interested in a Macaw feather with the

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At 1:38am on February 14, 2009, Caracoli said…
Taino Ti

Are you Maria de los Angeles who's art appeared with mine at the Puerto Rico offices
Oller-Campeche gallery in NyC ?

Caracoli
At 12:58am on February 14, 2009, Caracoli said…
Taino Ti Maria

did you ever live in Pa. ?

do you paint on canvas
At 3:49am on November 5, 2008, Miguel Sague Jr said…
you are sweet, your feather art work is awesome, your daughter is beautiful, your mom is a doll!
your daughter's cat is....er.............it's................it's well................ it's interesting
At 12:30am on September 26, 2008, Miguel Sague Jr said…
This is the sacred song of Ata bey the Cosmic matriarch Earth mother and water mother

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AtaBey_Song.wav

text file lyrics:
SONG_TO_ATA_BEY.doc

Song of Yoka Hu the celestial father spirit, the spirit of Life and Energy, the spirit of the Sun and the soul of the yuca plant

sound file
Yoka_Hu_song.wav

text file lyrics:
SONG_TO_YOKA_HU.doc

Song dedicated to the spirits of the four directions South, West, North and East

sound file:
Four_Directions_Song.wav

text file lyrics:

SONG_OF_THE_FOUR_DIRECTIONS.doc

Song dedicated to the fact that the menstrual cycle that manifests in the body of human women is reflected in the monthly lunar cycle of the Cosmic Mother

Sound file:

Sacred_Words_of_the_Mon_Ceremony.wav

text file lyrics
SONG_OF_THE_FULL_MOON_CEREMONY.doc
At 11:25pm on July 30, 2008, Maximilian Forte said…
Maria, so sorry that I was not here to welcome you when you first joined. If you have any trouble using the site, please let me know and I will do what I can to help. In the meantime, a very warm welcome, and very best wishes.