Sugar Skulls measures 8"x10" and contains 67 images; only one image per page to avoid bleed through. The image size varies, but is about 7" on one side. Most of the images are about 7" x 9" (portrait); a few are 9" x 7" (landscape).
This volume contains animal 'skulls' Cobra, Bull, Elephant, Cat, Fox, Owl and Lion, as well as what can only be described as 'robot' skulls! The back cover shows the variety.
This collection is absolutely delightful. There is even a Spiderman-ish version! You (and your family) will enjoy this one! Volume 2 will follow with all new images.
Sugar Skull Tradition
Sugar art was brought to the New World by Italian missionaries in the 17th century. Mexico, abundant in sugar production and too poor to buy fancy imported European church decorations, learned quickly from the friars how to make sugar art for their religious festivals. Sugar skulls represented a departed soul, had the name written on the forehead and was placed on the home ofrenda or gravestone to honor the return of a particular spirit. Sugar skull art reflects the folk art style of big happy smiles, colorful icing and sparkly tin and glittery adornments.
The Sugar Skull information provided by Mexican Sugar Skull
About the Author: Nancy Cardinali is a freelance web and graphic designer who has lived in the San Francisco Bay area for many years.
Growing up in Pennsylvania, Nancy (Thompson) Cardinali always had a book or pencil & paper in hand.
Art Instruction Schools honed her artistic talents while attending high school. She studied fashion design at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and pursued web design courses from University of California, Los Angeles.
Living "on shaky ground" in Northern California has enhanced the creativity that has been a driving force throughout the years; as clothing designer, web site designer and now the printed page.
Color 4 Big Kids presents a series of coloring books, calendars and other colorable items to help adults reconnect with that inner child. Here, you can color outside the lines, make a rose green and a leaf purple. Using color and the act of focusing on a creative process can help relieve the tensions of this chaotic, electronic world.
