Mexican Folk Art Cat “Susie”
TMexican Folk Art Cat, “Susie” with traditional Tonala patterns and motifs. Watercolor on paper. 8.5” x 11” (22cm x 28cm)
Status: Available. $120.00 unframed.
Tag: Southwest
Tonala Cat #15
Tonala Cat #15. Watercolor on paper. 11” x 8.5”.
I’ve never seen a lynx painted in the Tonala style much less on a cat. I love the blue color.
Status: Available. $120.00 unframed.
Tonala Cat “Steff”
Tonala Cat #14, “Steff.” Watercolor on paper. 11” x 8.5”.
Although Tonala pottery can come in a variety of colors, they traditionally the yellow grey color of the native clay decorated with warm reds, grey blue, and black.
So I was delighted to find this green tonala cat!
I named this cat “Steff” in honor of Steph Brady, the artist who owns in Green Cat Gallery in Salida, Colorado. And, yes, Steph really does paint green cats!
Status: Available. $120.00 unframed.
Tonala Tortoise
Tonala Tortoise with traditional motifs and patterns. Watercolor on paper. 11” x 8.5” (28cm x 22cm).
Backstory: I was walking in my neighborhood when I noticed what looked like a large rock moving in someone’s yard. It was a tortoise! A very friendly tortoise. It walked right up to the fence and gave me a good look. I was charmed. I had no idea tortoises could be so friendly and charismatic. My tortoise friend inspired this painting.
Status: Available. Email me: judy@judymurdoch.com regarding pricing.
Tonala Snake Soledad
Tonala Snake, “Soledad.” Watercolor on paper. 8.5”x 11”.
I am very fond of reptiles, including snakes. Soledad is a very nice snake who doesn’t bite and enjoys resting in a heart-shape.
Status: Available. Email me: judy@judymurdoch.com regarding pricing.
Tonala Cat Katya
Tonala Cat “Katya.” Watercolor on paper. 11”x 8.75” (28cm x 23cm).
Katya is painted in the colors of the Ukrainian flag and 50% of proceeds will be donated to a non-profit supporting relief efforts in the Ukraine. The message says “Everything good begins with love” in Ukrainian.
Status: Available. Email me: judy@judymurdoch.com regarding pricing.
Tonala Bat “Bertha”
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 Everything is Better with Cats!
Tonala Cat #13. Watercolor on paper. 8.5”x 8.5” (21cm x 21cm).
Because, in my opinion, Everything is better with cats!!
Tonala Horse #1
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.
Tonala Bird #1
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.