Posts tagged painting
Uncovering Ancient Technologies: The Mystery and Symbolism of Maya Blue

Learn more about the production and ceremonial significance of the Maya Blue color. Vibrant and resilient, the Maya blue pigment has been considered a source of wonder for scientists and historians alike since its initial discovery in 1931. The paint can retain its vibrant blue color across centuries- a feat that is uncommon for any color, especially those obtained from natural ingredients.

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Arts and the Pandemic: Painting Masks to Keep Arts Alive. The story of Omar Sierra, a Belizean artist based in Placencia

Omar Sierra is a Belizean artist, based in Placencia. He started painting at the age of 10 and continued with his passion in the past 21 years. His work primarily includes murals, wristlet and canvas paintings. Due to the abrupt halting of the tourism industry caused by COVID-19, Sierra began painting on face masks. The idea came from his wife, and after painting the first mask, custom orders started flowing in.

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Paintings by Rony Jobel

New Heritage Highlight with Paintings by Rony Jobel, a business revolving around art, centring themes on flora and fauna of Belize. Exploring the parallel relationships between colour, texture, and patterns, Rony brings to life his creations that are very different from the art we are used to in Belize.

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