You Are The Masterpiece
For many years I have been exploring painting on my clothing and shoes. At times it was a last minute search to find a pair of shoes to...
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
I had SO much fun creating linoleum stamps of Martin Luther King for an art workshop @ The California African American Museum. Everyone...
The Creation of "Beautiful"
In November 2013, I began creating art with a very special group of women at the Ruby House (Transitional housing for women and children)...
Read Between the Lines
On Thursday afternoon, I pulled three incomplete paintings out of the garage. I wasn't sure what I wanted to add to them...I just knew I...
Creative Journals
I am so thankful that I not only have the privillege to create art, but I also have the opportunity to draw out the creativity in others....
Creating Beautiful Memories
It's been a wonderful time creating costumes with the kids for Halloween!!! Not only was it FUN, but it was great bonding time with...
Empowerment Buttons
I had a wonderful opportunity to work with some incredible women. Here is what they created:
"The Inside Out" Collection
"The Inside Out" Artist: Maria Elena Cruz Check out the video, "The Inside Out" ( https://youtu.be/pA6PrG1eqmk) here is an upclose look...
Inside Out: A New Creation
I am so exicited about my newest series: "The Inside Out". I had to film myself sharing about the diversity of each piece. There are...
Preparing for Halloween
It's that time of year when we get to dress up any way we choose and it's all for fun!!! I am so excited about my family costumes this...