Self Portrait in Pink….Chucks

This is my retablo for Lawndale Art Center‘s Dia de los Muertos exhibit. The photo is also a self portrait of sorts. Those are my feet in those pink chucks.

The retablo will be auctioned off at a silent auction on October 25th, though calling it a silent auction seems ridiculous considering how loud and raucous the event is every year. It’s a noisy, crowded auction – super fun, but not at all silent. It’s Lawndale’s annual fund raiser and for the money, one of the best parties in town.

This retablo is 12″ x 12″ oil on metal on hardboard. Opening bid is $50.

The day is fast approaching when these “dress” shoes will be retired. What a sad day that will be.  I’m getting teary just thinking about it.