My name is Andrea Celeste Del Cid. I was born in 1980 in Guatemala City in the country of Guatemala, located in Central America. I came to live in New York when I was 10 years old. I have always enjoyed art, from painting to sculpting, writing and anything, really, as long as there is a chance for creativity.
My love for art started when I was about 8 years old and would go visit my grandma Julia. She lived in a very small town. They did not have toys for us and definitely no video games. What was a child supposed to do? Well, we made our own. We made kites, paper boats, and dolls, among other things. One of my favorite childhood memories is when my brother and I started playing with mud and made some cool animals with it. My favorite creation was making mud tortillas. Have any of you made mud pies? Well, in Guatemala I made mud tortillas. I fell in love with the idea that I could create using my imagination and whatever I had available to work with.
I am excited to have the opportunity to create with you!
We will be making worry dolls. These dolls will help with our worries. Munequitas quitapenas is what these worry dolls are called in Spanish. Later on I will share with you the Mayan legend that inspired these worry dolls.
I started making these munecas quitapenas because we all have worries, and I’m a solution finder. Having a martial arts background and being a fan of self-defense, making these worry dolls gives me courage to face my worries and help with yours.
Are you a worrier or a warrior?
Worry Dolls can help manage our anxieties and gain knowledge of our own concerns. Let’s find beauty in releasing our worries by creating art!
Contact Info:
Email: acdc8025@yahoo.com
Phone: 845-213-0775