Three families will be celebrating the outstanding job she and the other girls, Aysia & Brianna, have done with an Honor Dance to be held Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Norman, OK.  You can print a downloadable flyer here.  We would love to see you there to support and encourage all the girls. The event begins at 1:30 pm and ends about 11 pm.

2009 OKC Stockyard Christmas Parade

Hosting an Honor Dance is certainly a challenge and a huge task – and so we extend to you our friends an opportunity to become a partner with us in one or more various venues, such as: volunteering to assist our coordinators (afternoon or evening), donating an item to the fund-raising raffles, setting up as  a vendor (booth fees are $30),  purchase an ad space ($10-$75) in the Competition Program Book, or anything else you are good at, please contact us at 405-445-7498 and leave your contact information.

 Up until recently, preoccupation with settling into our new place of residence was foremost. Now with most of that taken care of, we can get on with the duties of “re-opening” art framing operations from a home-based business setting. It’s taken quite some time to replace mostly everything we once owned for that type of business, but come in and take a look-see.

Re-tooled and Re-schooled

After our nine year hiatus from the art markets, we realized a need to re-configure our business plan as we made-over our image. Since re-emerging into a newer fast-changing market it is advantageous to start-up from square one. The standard for quality that is our impetus never changes but the equipment, methods, and technologies to sustain, even to improve on that standard, has gone through numerous renovations…requiring some extensive home-schooling. Hours, weeks, even months spent researching websites, downloading resources, and experimenting with those applications required repetitive frustrations before we could realize significant improvements. It is our endeavor to be open-minded about necessary technology yet mindful towards being resolute for whom “Padilla of San Felipe” is in 2009 and beyond.

Increased Partnerships for Emerging Artists

 For those who have kept up with Padilla, the artist, have known his creative family to include his daughters: Victoria, Elizabeth, Sharon Rae, and Sara Don Padilla. While these young women continue to be creative they have not participated in the various art show venues through the recent years, however… Through Padilla’s tribal enrichment enrollment program (more children born into the immediate family) therein continues the artistic tradition that admirers and collectors look for from this talented family. The new emerging artists in the current Padilla household include: Gabrielle Aja, Raphael Asa, and Manny, all creative and productive just like their older brother and sisters. Keep your eyes and ears open to our website for exhibitions featuring these amazing artists in the next few months and years to come.

 Contact Us

Remember you can reach Padilla of San Felipe @ (405) 445-7498. Leave your name, number and message so we would be informed of your call or order whether we are in the studio or on the road doing shows.

Not in the market to compete with the larger framing outfits, we confidently offer something unique & surprisingly different. Not only do you get our commitment to providing our very best with each and every project & order but you are assured of Padilla’s original concepts and designs tastefully complementing your needs and ideas. Strict attention to detail and use of materials: 100% archival/rag cotton mats, conservation glass, using name brand equipment.

Have assurance that your treasured art pieces will be protected from damage while in our care. It’s truly an outstanding combination of the latest color selections, meticulous hand designed & crafted matting with custom framing, and that’s not all, the best part is—our amazingly affordable pricing. Normal turnaround is generally one week; a half deposit is required on agreed orders; payment arrangements are accepted. Rush orders (like when you need it tomorrow) will include a 15% surcharge. Any items not picked up within 60 days will accrue a monthly storage fee of $15.

And as always, your order is delivered free within 90 miles of Ada, with shipping (when final payment is made) elsewhere in the state of Oklahoma via UPS. Call for a free consultation and price estimate, or set up an appointment today to meet with Padilla of San Felipe at (405) 416-3209. Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards graciously accepted.

Pastel on paper. Image Size 24×36. Matted and Framed for $950.00  – insured shipping $24.

The Longest Parade I’ve Never Seen…

Gabrielle and the girls, Aysia & Brianna, were part of the celebrity lineup in the parade that jump-started the Festival. I had it all planned out, drop off the family at 9 am and run a couple of errands before the 11 o’clock official opening of the exhibit area. Everything was going smoothly until I returned to the Cox Convention Center, and then I found out I couldn’t get into the building…all the streets were blocked off. So I drove around until the parade ended (about 11:30) but the streets remained blocked off for at least 30 more minutes which meant I didn’t actually make it to my booth until after 12 noon.

“How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You…”

A host of new artists that I’m meeting for the first time are gracing the festival but the sea of familiar faces are warming my heart to no end. It is so wonderful to see some of those beautiful smiles, shaking hands, embracing warm hugs, and even stealing a few kisses has made this “apple pie” an ala mode. I cannot even begin to list some of those people (I wouldn’t be able to finish this blog in time to attend the rest of the festival). Come on out and see for your self! Don’t forget to print your Padilla of San Felipe coupon for a free print at Red Earth (see us at booth # 816).

A Live Demonstration:

Saturday will tend to be the busiest day at the festival but I always enjoy allowing guests view me creating the newest piece. I have prepared to paint, construct and finish a 4’x6’ panel with added pieces by Sunday afternoon. They may think I may be doing it for their pleasure but actually I’m working on a piece for the Art In Living Art Walk at Tahlequah next weekend. Hint: I’ll be displaying my artwork at the Iguana Café, 500 N. Muskogee Ave, come for a nice repast and conversation with a delicious ambience setting.
We’ll See You at Red Earth, Booth # 816

There is a new business line just for Padilla of San Felipe: (405) 445-7498. Leave your name, number and message so we would be informed of your call or order whether we are in the studio or on the road doing shows.

Iguana Cafe is located at 500 N. Muskogee Ave in beautiful downtown Tahlequah, Fernando will be exhibiting his recent artworks inside from 11 am until 6 pm. Come have an “artful” taste of delicious sights, sounds and savory aromas. Fernando would enjoy spending time visiting with you and getting to know you better, ah-ho.

Open Hearts, Open Arms, Open Doors

Our heartfelt thanks to Joe and Lynn Carrier who opened doors and let us in, they received a five star award from me for the lavish accommodations. They took wonderful care of my family while I busied myself with final details on the panels. This was the first time Stefani and the children experienced a salt water swimming pool, no chemicals and no burning eyes. Joe’s willingness to indulge me time to pray at the waters edge, to touch the cool water and remember God’s life giving source made my day.

Testing 1, 2, 3…

Huge THANKS to Eric Breon, sound technician who made transitions from one segment to the other seamless and professional. We had no time to rehearse beforehand, everything was do or die, live and in person but he handled his part like we had done it numerous times. I was the one lost and in the dark, literally, Pastor John Breon had turned out the lights too soon. I ended up having to read narration blindly, my fault for not thinking ahead of time to place a reading light on the podium.

If Anything Else Could Go Wrong…

Unfortunately I did not preview the digital recorder beforehand either for lighting compensation, so the performance can be heard…but hardly seen, we will not be able to post this event on our website. And maybe it was meant to be seen by Eufaula only, who really knows. In my excitement of doing the event and wrapping it all up, I also forgot to take any photos of the completed panels or of anyone else for that matter. While we were driving back out towards the highway I wondered if people would really believe me when I tell them we went to Eufaula on Pentecost Sunday but that only the Spirit knows what we did there?

May God Bless and Keep You…

Thank You’s to Hal Kirkpatrick, Rev. John Breon, the fabulous congregation & Choir, the Nursery staff, and Mike Kirkpatrick Family. May God richly and generously bless you all a hundredfold for the outpouring of God’s favor towards the Padilla Family, we will not easily forget you in our prayers.

We hope to come out very soon and get post photography of the assembled panels to share on the website, pray it happens.

There is a new business line just for Padilla of San Felipe: (405) 445-7498. Leave your name, number and message so we would be informed of your call or order whether we are in the studio or on the road doing shows.