Socorro Roque: Surf’s Up! Froggy Alebrije Woodcarving Juan Hernandez

Socorro Roque: Surf’s Up! Froggy Alebrije Woodcarving Juan HernandezRide the waves with this green wave rideran adorable alebrije woodcarving by Socorro Roque! Carved from copal wood and full of colorful hand painted patterns, this surf ready frog wears aqua blue board shorts and sits on a shell shaped surfboard base that rolls on stylized ocean swirls. His wide eyed grin and energetic running pose capture the excitement of the beach, while each geometric motif pops with bright, lively colors. This is a perfect

Cindy has painted a flight of butterflies in soft

The face of this angular-necked giraffe is spectacular

half a world away

parallel lines

This bilingual exhibition catalog

who is well-known for his wonderful woodcarving skills and stunning painted designs

Colonial style

whale sculpture by Master Carver Luis Pablo

it involves days of meticulous work

is among the most refined in the region

while she painted them with the precision and depth that has made their collaboration so admired among serious collectors

each filled with dozens of tiny