Late Night Studio Doodles

It's hard to force myself to sit down and get into "creative mode" late at night after a long day but sometimes it works out when you just show up and at least try. Snapshot of some of my late night doodles playing with some watercolors. 

-Wendy 

Chichicastenango Craft Market - Guatemala

During our time in Quetzaltenango- (Xela) in Guatemala I knew i wanted to visit the market in Chichicastenango which I heard is a must. I am from Guatemala and have never been before. We arranged for a bus to take us with a guide. On our way there we passed by a "mirador" or a lookout point where you can get nice pictures taken. Of course, we stopped and this is when I realize my digital camera battery is about to die. I snap one shot in my panic and pout all the way to Chichicastenango. Taking pictures was the most important part! So many colors, textiles to see and me with nothing but a disposable camera I had in my bag. In the end, it might have been a blessing in disguise. I only had 24 shots in my disposable camera so this forced me to just give up on the thought of endless colorful pictures and just enjoy the moment. And it was wonderful. With that said, I actually enjoyed getting the little disposable camera photos developed in a little shop in Xela and having my 24 tangible photos of this trip.

-Wendy

Trama Days

My long awaited trip finally happened. I had read about Trama Textiles year ago and had always known I'd make the trip to visit them one day in Guatemala. I have a special place in my heart for Guatemalan art and textiles since It's the place where my roots are. Theres more info about Trama on the Trama website. To make a long story short, me and Uy went to the highlands of Guatemala and spend all our time with the most adorable women who taught us the art of the traditional backstrap loom. We were in over our heads, but weaving this way was a true lesson in patience and one I will cherish forever.