Tonala Bat, “Bertha.” Watercolor on paper. 11”x 5.5” (27cm x 14cm).
A lot of people think bats are creepy. But they’re so helpful. They’re pollinators and eat nasty insects like mosquitos. Bats may not be as cute and cuddly as some animals but they are deserving of our respect.
Tonala Cat #13. Watercolor on paper. 8.5”x 8.5” (21cm x 21cm).
Because, in my opinion, Everything is better with cats!!
Alley Artifacts #12 “Walnut Hill Shoppette.” Watercolor on paper. 7.5″x 11″ 19cm x 27cm).
Tonala Horse #1. Watercolor on paper. 10”x 8” (28cm x 21cm).
Tonala pottery horses are far less common than other critters. The saying, “Let a horse whisper in your ear & breath in your heart & you will not regret it” is so true for me.
Status: Available. Email me: judy@judymurdoch.com regarding pricing.
These magnets are made from salt clay painted with acrylic paints. The images come from a decorative Tonala plate. I’m guessing the plate is a Ken Edwards design. I glued magnets to the backs. I happy to be swapping out current fridge magnets (mostly SWAG) with these beauties. Related Images:
Tonala Bird #1. Watercolor on paper. 7.5”x 9” (18cm x 23cm).
The pottery bird model for this painting looked to me like a cockatiel but apparently cockatiels are not native to Mexico. I’m now guessing it’s a type of parrot or a Crested Caracara also known as the Mexican Eagle. Perhaps both birds will sing a beautiful song if you keep a green tree in your heart.
Status: Available. Email me: judy@judymurdoch.com regarding pricing.
Alley Artifacts #11. Watercolor on paper. 8.5″x10″ (22cm x 26cm).
Another fine selection of images from my Denver neighborhood! To learn more about each image, read on.
Linda is a wild feminine soul guide and Qoya movement teacher who has been on a quest for the last decade to reclaim her wild. She spent five years on the hero’s journey, escaping all the external cages she thought were keeping her constrained. But after changing nearly everything in her life and realizing that she still didn’t feel the wildness she most longed for, she set out on the heroine’s descent to dismantle the cage that existed within.
Tonala-style Cat “Juanita”. Watercolor on paper. 9”x 8” (24cm x 21cm).
Lovely Juanita reminds us that all good things come with love. So true!
Status: Available. Email me: judy@judymurdoch.com regarding pricing.
Tonala-style Cat “Missy”. Watercolor on paper. 12”x8” (30cm x 22cm).
Missy inspired my love of Tonala-style pottery and artwork. My parents bought the pottery version of Missy while on vacation in Mexico. She has graced the fireplace hearth ever since.
