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Fired enamels are glass-based pigments that melt and fuse to metal when heated to high temperatures. In the early 1970’s, became fascinated with the medium & created hundreds of enameled copper and silver objects. Happy

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2020-11-13

In a nod to popular culture in the early 1970’s, Southwestern artist created a series of astrological paintings, drawings, and essays. Here is a photo of DeGrazia's “Scorpio” from his have a great birthday month!

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2020-10-28

In 1950 made a change in his style, he traded in his paintbrush for a palette knife. This allowed “sways & bends. It swirls like a dancer & stops in a flash. It takes a long time to learn how to use a palette knife without scrapping your knuckles against the canvas.”

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2020-09-15

In the early 1970’s, created a series of astrological paintings, drawings, and essays. Many have requested that I share the series with you as the zodiac signs change so here is a photo of DeGrazia’s “Virgo”. Have a great birthday month!

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2020-08-29

Artist channels his emotions into the color and action-packed paint strokes to convey speed, movement and energy in several paintings such as the “Gaonera”.

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2020-07-21

said the "Superstition Mountains have quite a personality. She is alive. Her mood is ever changing. She bathes in rainbow colors. Her desert shadows are long and purple...Once you see her you can’t help but wonder about her and admire her beauty.”

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2020-07-04

Artist preferred to work at night, one of his favorite subjects was the night itself. “Alone in my room with the music of my choice, the only light from a harsh 150 watt bulb.”

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2020-06-30

In the early 1970’s, created a series of astrological paintings, drawings, and essays. Many have requested that I share the series with you as the zodiac signs change so here is a photo of DeGrazia’s “Cancer”. Have a great birthday month!

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2020-06-23

was fascinated by the beauty & lore of the where he made many expeditions to the backcountry prospecting for gold. The grizzled prospector heading into the mountains with his trusty burro was a beloved symbol of hope & independence for DeGrazia.

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2020-05-19

In honor of all mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds hope your day is as special as you are, Happy Mother’s Day! ¡Feliz Día de las Madres!

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2020-05-10

In the early 1970’s, created a series of astrological paintings, drawings, and essays. Many have requested that I share the series with you as the zodiac signs change so here is a photo of DeGrazia’s “Taurus”. Have a great birthday month!

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2020-04-21

On Saturday night preceding Palm Sunday, an all-night fiesta is held with processions, religious services, dancing, and the beloved Deer Dancer appears. This ceremony inspired the permanent collection "DeGrazia Paints the Yaqui Easter” which is on display year-round.

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2020-04-06

Happy National Wildlife Week! Dating all the way back to 1938, National Wildlife Week connects budding conservationists of all ages to the awesome wonders of wildlife.

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2020-03-10