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1 of 12 in the Apparitions of Mary series.In 1531, Mary appeared to Juan Diego in Mexico and asked him to inform the Bishop in Mexico City of Her presence. When the Bishop disbelieved Juan and demanded proof, Mary told Juan to climb to the top of Tepeyac Hill, whereupon he will find some flowers to gather. Since it was December, he doubted there would be any flowers, but sure enough, the hill was covered in roses. He gathered some in his cloak, or tilma, and carried them to the bishop. When he arrived and emptied the flowers onto the floor, the Bishop was not awestruck by the unseasonal gift, but was instead stunned to see an image of the Virgin emblazoned on Juan's cloak. She gave her proof, and after word spread of the miracle, millions of Mexicans were converted to Christianity. Our Lady of Guadalupe is perhaps the most famous Marian apparition to date.
16" x 24" monoprint with silkscreen details
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Remembering December 1531
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Love dies as delicate as a rose and yet love is as beautiful & sweet as a rose. - Meg & Dia
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Yes, a very crucial moment in the history of Christianity - my favorite apparition of Mary!
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I love this! The colors are wonderful, the effect of the unfolding cloth, and most of all the look on Juan Diego's face! Awesome piece!
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Thanks so much! I really appreciate that, this is one of my favorites too.
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this is beautiful! i wish i had a print..could you sell me one?
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Sorry for the delay in my response - I'll work on that right away!
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The expression of Juan Diego of awe is so well contrasted by the serene expression of the Blessed Mother. The whole work is stunningly expressive.
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Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it.
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This is beautiful. The colors are wonderful, and I love the expression of Juan(?) in the background. Is the lineart the monoprint and the colors the silkscreen?
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Actually the linear art is the silkscreen and the monoprint is all the color - I appreciate all your kind words, really!!
Sorry I took so long to get back to you... it's been a very busy summer, fall, winter... oy it's been awhile since I've been on!!
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is that Mother Mary and you in the background?
Thank you for making such a fine print of her and adding your own touch into it ^^
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Thank you!! Nope, that's not me in the background (it's Juan Diego), although several people think I do look like him... not sure yet if I agree.
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i'll keep my eyes open for your amazing artwork! ^-^
yeap, i think we see ourselves in different ways from other people
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nevertheless, may I use your representation of Our Lady of Guadalupe in my research report?
It's source will be cited
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You know I have to apologize for not getting back to you sooner!! You wanted me to supply you with some info concerning this apparition over the summer and I never got back to you - I really am sorry, I would've loved to help you out! Hope everything worked out - thanks for checking the appreciation!!
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no problem
and thank you for replying anyway
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did i mention how awesome your art was?
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(in regards to the previous comment)
nevermind, I've enough people who I've begun interviewing
however it would've been nice to interview you as well, you seem quite knowledgeable
kudos
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Hello, one of my HW assignments for my Art and Literature class this summer is a project and I chose to do representations of Our Lady of Guadalupe and I was wondering if you'd be willing to cooperate with me by first telling me more about the image aside from what you already wrote in the artist comment box, and then answering some more specific questions.
Thank you for your time.
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I absolutely love it! Especially the way you depicted Juan Diego holding the tilma.
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Thanks so much! Not many people have really responded to this image but it is my favorite of the Mary series - I appreciate your comments!!
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Hey, it's my pleasure. It's a great piece!
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This is a really powerful yet serene image ... you have done this in a very skilled and sympathetic way.
The colours are excellent. I find your work with Our Lady / BVM very touching and expressive.
I have just returned from a vacation in southern Spain. I photographed a number of images of our lady all richly dressed (mostly in churches) ... some showing her crying ... some showing her wearing a huge crown etc. These statues are very different from those I have seen in France.
The subject is facinating.
Excellent work ... please continue!
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Thanks Phil, I always appreciate your comments.... I agree, the subject is so fascinating - once I finished with the project, I couldn't get Mary off my mind. Reading about her life and the apparitions was so tremendously inspiring.
I'm excited to see some of these photos - did you have a good time in Spain?
Glad you're back
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Yes, thanks. I had a very good time. Never been to the Andalusia area before. I will have to download the photos I took and see if any are worthy of putting up!!! I will let you know.
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This is really amazing, the colors, the composition; it just makes it feel powerfull, full of the majesty our Mother has. It's really, really lovely, even when I'm not really religious (I'm catholic by birth, though)
On another thing, the cloak isnt called 'Tilma' but 'Ayate', as it is known as the 'Ayate de Juan Diego', which is still in Mexico city nowadays. As a mexican, I can assure you on that point.
amazingly done!
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Thank you so much, you're so kind!
I wasn't aware that it was called an 'ayate'. All the references I used referred to it as a 'tilma', but I believe you 100%. I did know that it was still in Mexico City - I hope to make it down there someday to see it in person. Have you seen it before?
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Ooh this is awesome... I love the whole perspective and the expression of Juan Diego's face. It's done in a way I'm not used to seeing which is awesome, I usually (if not always) see the same picture of her again and again.
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Thank you, that's exactly what I was hoping for - a different take on a very familiar image.
I'm so glad you liked it, thanks again!
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sweet stuff dude!!!!!!! 
i think u should make a print of that one apperition (if i spelled that right 
GREAT JOB AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!
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lol, thanks - I need to be quicker about responding to my messages. It's funny that you mentioned that apparition and voila, here it is!!!
You're great, I'm glad you like all my stuff - it's nice to have someone out there who recognizes it all!!!
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i dont like ur stuff.. I LOVE IT!!! 
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You're great - thanks so much for everything!! :-D
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Wow, you're such an excellent printmaker.
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Aww, you're great - thank you!!
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^_^ nice to have you back.
I like this picture a lot. I think there is a lot to appreciate here as in all your work. I really like the colours and the actual style of the drawing - especially on the figure in the cornor. >.< i didn't go church today.
great work
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I didn't go to church today either 
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Very nice story my friend, and extremely beautiful paiting. I am glad to hear from you again, welcome back
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