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Lisa Brunetti art, Sarah Dettman Tours, Spanish words that start with V, Tagged V, Valdivia Mujeres, Valdivia Potter, Valdivia Women, Venus Valdivias, Vivir Sin Aire English translation, Watercolors of pottery
Senorita Valdivia – stages of watercolor
Ecuador’s archaeological museums showcase the many cultures that thrived before the European conquest of the Americas. The Valdivia culture is often described as the oldest urban settlement in the Americas and dates back to 3,500 or 4,000 B.C. Some suggest that the Valdivia culture came from Japan, and why it vanished is a mystery as well.
Valdivia Museum – Valdivia Women – Mujeres – Merci Waits
When I visit the Ecuadorian museums, I linger at the Valdivia section in search of my favorite Venus ladies.
Valdivia Women – Guayaquil MAAC Museum
There are many great Spanish words that begin with the letter V for Frizztext’s Alphabet Challenge. Enjoy this random sampler:
Verde – Green
Verduras – Vegetables
Vaso – Glass
Ventana – Window
Vidrio – Window (glass)
Vela – Candle Vela – Sail
Verano – Summer
Verdad – Truth
Ver – To See
Vuelo – Flight
Volcan – Volcano
Vino – Wine
Vista – View
Vivo – Life
Viento – Wind
Viajo, viaja – Old
Viaje – Flight
Vivir – To Live
Vecino – Neighbor
Valdivia Women – Guayaquil MAAC Museum
More ‘mystery rain’ took out our power last night, so this morning I am behind as I prepare to travel to Pedernales to meet Sarah Dettman and her tour group. I will be with the group until mid afternoon tomorrow, then back to Jama where a new post-painting competition will be underway!
Token Certificate for Jama’s Pole-Painting Competition – Copyright Lisa Brunetti
I should be online briefly tomorrow (Saturday) night.
Thank you, early birds, who have already contributed your drawings for this week’s Timeout for Art! This is going to by a dynamite week for amazing art!
Senorita Valdivia in progress for Museo Bahia de Caraquez (Watercolor – 2012)
Here is a great “V” song by Mana called, Vivir Sin Aire (Life Without Air)
See you when I come up for air!
Z
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buenos dias, Z!
lovin’ the “V” factor…which also encompasses your view….vistas!!
thanks, and a muddy vista we have today.. my first hour of leaving the house will be a walk to town in the mud!!! ah, yes, paradise does have its mud puddles!
have a good day and good weekend!
z
What a wonderful post, Lisa 🙂
thank you! i love those unique ‘venus’ valdivia women! that song by mana is pretty special as well!
Yes, it is. It’s been in my collection for years now 🙂 (the song I mean, not the figurines)
i love every nuance of that song.. i understand why it’s in your collection!!!
I have loved them for years till my Mexican friend told me she once interviewed them and the frontman was really nasty and mean to her….
that’s so sad when a superstar doesn’t remember their humble beginnings and becomes haughty and insensitive. it seems to incongruent when a talented person who makes such beautiful music can also have an equally ugly facet.
You are right and I was saddened and disappointed to hear that.. he actually insulted her on the way she looked .. imagine that and she only came as a licensed journalist and a fan to ask nice questions.
gracias:
great “V” song by Mana
called, Vivir Sin Aire
(Life Without Air)
thank you! it’s a beautiful song! z
loved this posting Lisa. Infact I almost always love them! These Valdiva , diva’s were beautiful statuettes ❤ gwen
thank you, gwen! i know that you’re always there in support!
z
Wonderful
thanks so much! z
Have fun…enjoy your tour group!
So beautiful – and I had never heard of them. There is so much in life to discover. I don’t know how many lives I would like to have…
Enjoy your time with the group and then, come up for air. Love the harmonica and lyrics.
Thanks for the lesson. I enjoy them. Was not aware of the Valdivian culture. Take care, BTG
muy bien!! like to learn through your post Valdivia culture is so interesting.
love mana this song bring some memories of when I as younger lol.
That is so informative. Wonderful post, z!
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More South American art and information from Ms. Z. Thank you Ms. Z.
You met the challenge and educated us!
And Vistoso is for your art! Tony
fyi Mana is a Mexican group. 🙂
hey! yes, i’ve always loved heir unique sound. yesterday mana was our ‘playlist’ group while we painted designs on tables at my friend’s restaurant. they have produced so much amazing music!
In my world, “V” is for “Vivaldi.” But I love sharing your world: it’s so much more interesting!
Thank you for a little history of the Valdivia Women. Love that first watercolor Lisa. 🙂
this is fascinating… especially that the Japanese came to Ecuador.
When do you have time to come up for air? I love the song.
You sent me off on rather a different tack this time – to the timeline, to refresh my memory on the dates of the Anasazi, Mayan, etc. The Valdivia preceded even the First Egyptian Dynasty by a few hundred years, if everyone has their dates right.
Verily, verily, the Valdivians ventured to valleys verified as vacation venues by veterans of Venezuelan vistas! 😉