colorful wall art

Neighbors go about their daily shores in a small Guatemalan village. Carrying a hoe over his shoulder, a man walks homeward past women drawing water from the well and a boy who feeds the chickens and turkey. An older woman kneels beneath a shade tree to weave on a backstrap loom. "This is a scene I saw in my own hometown," says artist Bonifacio Maxia Cutzal, who signs his work as "Boni." "I was on my way home from delivering some paintings when I paused to watch this family at work, and I wanted to share a glimpse of my country."

Titled "Tejedora" in Spanish.

Costa Rica's natural wealth is present in this precious painting by Hilda Zúñiga. Using acrylic on canvas, the artisan paints an adorable frog in a vibrant palette, all in a naif style that enhances its cheerful aura. The artwork also comes stretched and signed by the artist, who titles it Rana in Spanish.

Artist Jairo Mora from Costa Rica has overcome the challenges life has put in his path thanks to his innate artistic talent and stunning works that illustrate life in those tropical lands blessed by nature. This time, the artisan uses acrylic on canvas to create a naif painting of two kids and a rural school, representing Costa Rica's hope for the future. The work comes stretched and is titled Faroles in Spanish.

Villagers go about their daily round in the Guatemalan town of San Juan Comalapa. Women come and go carrying clay water jars and a young shepherd leads his lambs to pasture. Set in a tropical landscape of rich natural beauty, this painting by Boni offers a glimpse of his homeland. In the foreground, a girl throws water a flirty young swain and her dog growls a warning, "Stay away!"

Titled "Noviazgo" in Spanish.

The setting sun gilds the sky and bathes a distant volcano in golden light. Adults go about their chores — carrying firewood, a water jug and a hoe while leading a lamb. But the sandy village street is alive with laughter as children fly kites in the early evening breeze. This delightful painting by Boni is filled with life and color. "Kites are an important tradition in November," the artist explains. They are flown on November 1, All Saints Day, to feel closer to loved ones who have passed away. "I love this tradition, the art of crafting kites, and all their colors," he adds. These kites have been designated as a Cultural Heritage of Guatemala.

Titled "Barriletes" in Spanish.