We Burn the Gloom to Welcome the Light

2026 Folk Art Zozobra Prints

Wow... I can't believe I stumbled across my old blog. It looks like it's been six years since my last post.

Finding it again made me wonder if I should start writing here once more. Maybe just for me. I'm not even sure anyone will ever read these posts, and honestly, I kind of like that. Maybe this can become a little digital journal... a place to pop in and share some art, thoughts, and creative inspiration.

So, let's kick things off.

I've been creating art for the Zozofest Art Show in Santa Fe for about ten years now. See the link below to learn more about the Santa Fe Fiestas and the annual burning of Old Man Gloom. There's something about this show that keeps calling me back. The event is deeply connected to my culture and brings back memories of growing up in New Mexico.

One of my favorite parts of participating year after year is seeing my own artistic journey. Looking back at older pieces is a reminder to keep experimenting, growing, and discovering new ways to express myself. Sure, a few of those early works make me cringe a little, but they also make me smile. They remind me that growth is part of the process.

Lately, I've felt like I'm finally closing the gap between the kind of art I admire and the kind of art I create. And that feels pretty wonderful.

https://burnzozobra.com/history/

Free Folk Art Coloring Page - No. 2

Got the quarantine blues? Here's another folk art illustration I made. Turns out I like drawing these more than coloring them in. Haha Have fun coloring!

Let's see your finished piece. If you have an Instagram or Facebook account, please tag @monkeymindesign. I'd love to share them with my social media fans.  Download here

Free Folk Art Coloring Page - No.1

Got the quarantine blues? Here's an illustration I made for any coloring enthusiasts out there who are bored at home. My sister has several coloring books and finds that coloring can be relaxing and takes her mind off anxious thoughts.

Fun fact for you: I used to love entering coloring contests when I was a kid. Won a few of them too!

I would love to see your finished piece. If you have an Instagram or Facebook account, please tag @monkeymindesign so I can see it. I'd love to share them with my social media fans.  Download here

Holiday Cards Are Here

Loads of fun designing the new cards. Get your favorite 6-Pack or single here!

Printing Mania - Monkey Mind Style

I've got the printing bug and couldn't be happier!

I am really getting this whole printing thing down. So many ideas, just need more hours in the day. It's been a true family affair. My super fab mom trims and sews each towel. My sweet hubby is my right hand man when it comes to ink and squeegee. Some good tunes and a couple of beers and we become Monkey Mind's Dynamic-Duo. My daughter even gets in there to pull a print on an extra t-shirt or two.

Keep a look out for new stuff coming this summer.
New printed products on Etsy!

2013 Modern Patterns Series II - Mini Calendar

It's finally here! The next pattern series. Oh boy, designing these are fun. I might just make a new each year. They were a big hit last year. Excited to see how these do this holiday season. If only I had more hours in a day...I'd make tons more. So many ideas, so little time.

Colorful Colorado!

Just a quick post to share my new "I Heart Colorado" print. Seriously, I love living in Colorado. First of all, love Denver and within just one to three hours, you can be nestled away in the most majestic mountains. So to all my Colorado peeps... Go play! Your mountain is waiting.