A few upcoming shows to tell you about (see the full list under the "about' section) and something new to share.

But first the shows:

This Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd, I will be participating at the Celebration of Craftswomen fair at Fort Mason. Show is from 10a-5pm both days and as someone who has attended this show many times, I can tell you it's a great place to meet new artists and view/admire/purchase amazing art of all kinds. To learn more about the show, visit www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org.

On Thursday, December 7th, I will be participating at Appel and Frank's "Stockings and Stilettos" event at the Regency Theatre at 1270 Sutter Street at Van Ness. Show starts at 5:30p and goes til 10p and is again a great venue to find one of a kind memorable gifts.

And now for the bigger news: As of now, I'm evolving my photography interest to include more portrait work. So if you, your loved ones or someone you know is interested in having their portrait taken, please do contact me at 415-426-6539 or at info@hottamalearts.com. A sampling of my current work can be found at www.hottamalearts.com/pages/portraits/index.html

Wishing you peace, joy, good health and much cheer!

Mayra

Now available!

Coffee mugs
For $15, you can have or give the gift of your favorite image on a coffee cup. If you'd like a different image other than "thinking of pat's cooking", please email info@hottamalearts.com to place your order.

Individual notecards
Order all the images on this site as notecards - each page now has an option to purchase your favorite images as individual notecards.

Custom Box Sets
Order your choice of 8 images via the Notecard page. Keep a list of your favorites and order them as a box set for only $22.

New Paintings
A selection of new paintings and paintings in progress for you to purchase.

Individual Photo Shoots
I am now doing individual portrait sessions. If you are in the market for a new match.com photo or simply want to send mom and dad a new photo for the holidays, feel free to contact info@hottamalearts.com for rates on individual photo sessions.

Upcoming shows where Hot Tamale Arts will be:

Thursday, December 1st
The Bliss Show
5:30p - 10p
Four Points Sheraton
5115 Hopyard Road
Pleasanton, CA

Wednesday, December 7th
Appel and Frank
5p - 10p
The Regency Center, Sutter Room
1270 Sutter Street @ Van Ness
San Francisco, CA
$10 admission fee

Thursday, December 8
Benefit Show: SF Artists for Habitat for Humanity
6p-11p
Caffe Sapporo
Lombard and Taylor Street in North Beach
San Francisco, CA
All proceeds from door and art sales go to Habitat for Humanity in support of hurricane Katrina victims
$15-30 admission fee

Sunday, December 18
Feria Urbana
12p-5p
1200 9th Avenue at Lincoln
San Francisco, CA

Hope to see you at one of the shows!

Happy Holidays!
Mayra

Yippee..it's fall and that means it's time for harvest festivals! If your weekend plans afford some time to support local artists and take in the great neighborhood that is Noe Valley, then come by tomorrow Saturday, October 22 to the Noe Valley Harvest Festival. The festival is on 24th Street between Church and Sanchez streets.

The fun begins at 10am until 6pm and will feature live music, great food from neighborhood restaurants and local artists and designers. I will be there and have the distinct pleasure of sharing a booth with Alesha Greene (www.aleshagreene.com) who's showing her great artwork for the first time. So swing on by, we'd love to see you.

Best,
Mayra

Hope you are well. I've been BUSY juggling between right and left brain and "corporate work" and "artist work". My biggest goal these days is to work on getting my marketing of shows and new images out earlier since the two shows I've appeared in this month are behind us.

The first was the Bliss Show in Pleasanton, a new show for art supporters and fashionistas in the East Bay that featured about 50 local designers/artists. I have to say I was mightily impressed with the turn out and think the event organizers did a great job marketing. The place was consistently packed (for those of you out there who might be interested in this). It was actually quite nice to even leave the city for a bit and cross the bridge. Good things are happening other there.

The second show was Sunday, September 25 -- the Heart of Cole festival. What a great time that was -- the weather was AMAZING, the neighborhood is amazing and the crowds were delightful. I realize that my favorite part of selling my work is meeting all the people. Everybody's got a story to tell about a trip they took or a place to visit that would make for nice photographs.

But the point is not solely to tell you about where I've been -- it's also to let you know about where I'm going. A few upcoming shows.

Noe Valley Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 22
Appel and Frank - December 7
Feria Urbana - December 8

More details to follow as the events approach.

Til then,
Mayra