tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77779507180515426422024-03-21T06:18:47.589-07:00Legends of BelizeA series by GrissyG and Dismas about mythical creatures that dwell in the waters and jungles of Belize in Central America.GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-6750824049941467512018-10-15T18:48:00.001-07:002018-10-15T18:48:42.261-07:00Creepy lil Halloween Animation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have a Scary Halloween! This is a Creepy lil' animated Halloween Greeting from GrisDismation to you! Share and scare your family and friends. This 10 second animation includes a concept of an older Maya lady for a character in the Legends of Belize, Tata Duende, the animated movie, by GrisDismation, currently in production.<br />
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The Legends of Belize, Tata Duende, the animated movie is an ongoing project that documents and captures in film, the essence of the mythical folkloric gnome of Belize called Tata Duende. The mythical gnome is said to protect the animals and jungles of Belize.<br />
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Dismas and GrissyG, the producers for the animated movie are a husband and wife art team, both born in Belize, Central America, and have passionately developed a series of art, books, and now animated films to help preserve, document, and cherish Belizean mythology and culture. Stay tooned and join GrisDismation on social sites for more info, news, and behind the scenes exciting happenings! Look for GrisDismation! <br />
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Visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a> for more on Belizean mythology, Art, Books, and Film by GrissyG and Dismas.GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-37057051078994896302018-10-13T12:07:00.001-07:002018-10-15T09:36:06.745-07:00Halloween Creepy lil' Greeting!As artists and animators, here at GrisDismation, GrissyG and I, Dismas, are always experimenting with animation and finding ways to send friendly hello greetings to our friends and family to let them know they're always on our minds. This photo is from a creepy lil' animated Halloween Greeting that we are woking on. The cool thing about this lil' 10 second creepy animation is that it shows a never before seen character from the Legends of Belize, Tata Duende the animated movie. The Legends of Belize, Tata Duende animated movie, currently in production is about a mythical gnome who protects the jungles of Belize in Central America. We are always dropping small reveals, test animations, and behind the scenes exciting stuff, so join us on our social sites! Look for GrisDismation, we're almost everywhere online!<br />
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More information about Legends of Belize, Visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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This is a photo of a Creepy lil' animated Halloween Greeting, currently in production by GrisDismation.</div>
GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-842802359616041762017-09-13T13:20:00.002-07:002019-05-22T11:56:03.303-07:00GrisDismation' s Legends Of Belize, Tata Duende animation in preproduction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a Concept Art piece of GrisDismation's Legends Of Belize, Tata Duende, the animated movie. Currently in production. Art by Dismas/GrisDismation. <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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For centuries folklore and legends have been incorporated into various cultures and are told orally. These amazing stories and traditions are passed down from our elders and continue to fascinate many. GrissyG and I, Dismas, are artists, animators, and authors who are intrigued by the stories of supernatural happenings, ghosts, monsters and things that go bump in the night. For more than a decade we have been working on learning, documenting, and sharing folklore from Belize, the country we were born in. Belize is a wonderful tropical place in Central America with friendly people and delicious foods. It is a country rich with multicultural backgrounds and amazing folklore and legends. The mix of Maya, Garifuna, Mestizo, Mennonites, to mention a few, adds to the diverse and evolving culture of people, stories, ideas, and mythology. GrissyG and I love this and made it our personal journey to learn and share our knowledge and interpretation of the myths of our culture with the use of todays modern and digital mediums.<br />
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We share our Belizean mythology by providing keynote speeches and digital presentations to Universities and schools locally and abroad. We also authored, designed and created the Art and books titled "Legends Of Belize" Available here, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Legends-Belize-Mythical-Creatures-Jungles/dp/1481998781/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505330770&sr=8-2&keywords=legends+of+belize" target="_blank">Legends Of Belize, A Series About Mythical Creatures That Dwell In The Jungles And Waters Of Belize. </a> And with our study and fascination of the Belizean myths we are further documenting and sharing the ancient stories in short form animation. It is an ambitious project but we are passionate and determined. As of this post, we have more than three years in the preproduction of GrisDismation's Legends Of Belize, Tata Duende, the animated movie. The script is locked in, storyboards, and animatic are moving along and we are in the rough animation stage. Stay tooned and keep checking back here for updates and behind the scenes happenings. If you enjoy mythology, gnomes, magic, scary stories, and the unkown, these Belizean myths are sure to be a fascinating! <br />
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To book us to speak at your event email at, <a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a> and for more info visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-24591057592706543482015-03-09T21:11:00.000-07:002019-05-22T11:57:26.074-07:00Legends of Belize books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For centuries legends of terrifying creatures have been told in Belize, Central America. These legends have been captured and documented in a series of fine Art and books, painted, authored, and designed by artists and animators GrissyG and Dismas, together known as GrisDismation. <br />
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Born in Belize, the two collaborative artists and life partners have taken on a mission to document the Belizean myths in a series of Art and books. The books are artistically designed from cover to cover with detailed information and images of fine Art about Belizean folklore to present a cultural and educational experience.<br />
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The "Legends of Belize, Creature Book" and "Legends of Belize, A Series About Mythical Creatures That Dwell In The Jungles And Waters Of Belize." are available in e-book, paperback, Find where to purchase your copy at <a href="http://www.legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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Legends of Belize Creature Book includes fourteen Art depictions and descriptions of the legendary creatures.<br />
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The "Legends of Belize, Creature Book" and "Legends of Belize, A Series About Mythical Creatures That Dwell In The Jungles And Waters Of Belize." Includes fifteen Art depictions of the belizean mythical creatures with details of the Art a compare and contrast of the different Belizean mythical creatures with other creatures around the world and detailed descriptions of the Art process and iconography of Belizean culture.<br />
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GrissyG and Dismas are dedicated to the field of Art and have long been fascinated with their Belizean culture and myths. They believe in the importance of preserving culture and documenting their ancient legends and folklores for the future, while loving, learning, and inspiring in life with Art. <br />
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GrissyG and Dismas, the series of Art and books titled Legends of Belize, visit: <a href="http://www.legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a>, <a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" target="_blank">GrisDismation. Biz</a>.GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-69985757923545169812010-11-19T15:39:00.000-08:002019-05-22T12:07:23.757-07:00Part 8-Belize Watch feature Artists, GrissyG and Dismas<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JbmEDBLx7gs?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param>
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Part 8 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva<br />
and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore<br />
like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia,<br />
Tabai and more.<br />
Visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a> for more info about Belizean mythology.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "roboto"; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a><br />
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-17798206820283504912010-11-19T15:34:00.000-08:002019-05-22T12:01:00.937-07:00Part 7-Belize Watch feature Artists, GrissyG and Dismas<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ezbQ_gP8rak?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param>
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Part 7 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva<br />
and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore<br />
like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia,<br />
Tabai, and more.<br />
Visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a> for more info about Belize folklore and mythology.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
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<br />GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-66622486273069009222010-11-19T15:30:00.000-08:002019-05-22T12:05:48.165-07:00Part 6-Belize Watch feature Artists, GrissyG and Dismas<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rX7nUJwFmUk?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param>
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Part 6 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva<br />
and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore<br />
like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia,<br />
Tabai, and more.<br />
Visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a> for more info about Belize folklore and mythology.<br />
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To book us to speak at your event about Belize mythological creatures contact us at <a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-28704669000431480332010-11-19T15:25:00.000-08:002019-05-22T13:03:40.696-07:00Part 5-Belize Watch feature Artists, GrissyG and Dismas<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/USW4tYFMWrQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param>
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Part 5 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva<br />
and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore<br />
like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia,<br />
Tabai and more.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore visit. <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-53046343470936721092010-11-19T15:19:00.000-08:002019-05-22T13:05:20.434-07:00Part 4-Belize Watch feature Artists, GrissyG and Dismas<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cIvvpwygScA?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param>
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Part 4 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva<br />
and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore<br />
like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia and more.<br />
For more information about Belize mythology and folklore visit, <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-59000887428757167942010-11-19T15:14:00.000-08:002019-05-22T13:06:54.324-07:00Part 3-Belize Watch feature Artists, GrissyG and Dismas<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/te35m3jjccE?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param>
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Part 3 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito and more.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit, <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-58229457637749621462010-11-19T15:08:00.000-08:002019-05-22T13:08:15.624-07:00Part 2-Belize Watch feature Artists, GrissyG and Dismas<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HODYISINRms?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param>
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Part 2 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva<br />
and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore<br />
like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito and more.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit, <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-49177348338471035962010-11-19T14:59:00.000-08:002019-05-22T13:09:40.683-07:00Part 1-Belize Watch feature Artists, GrissyG and Dismas<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IfBWx1A_CCQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param>
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Part 1 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva<br />
and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore<br />
like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, and more.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit, <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-45545461644316658802010-10-12T13:03:00.000-07:002019-05-22T13:11:10.461-07:00Cadejo (Ka-de-ho)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot Canvas tapestries.<br />
By: Dismas<br />
Cadejo is the devil incarnated as a savage black dog that walks the village streets on dark nights in Belize. According to legend, Cadejo is accompanied by an evil spirit that drags a chain and prey on the souls of drunks. Some drunks have been fortunate to survive an encounter with Cadejo because a white Cadejo appears and fights with the black Cadejo. Drunks that survive will forever be plagued with nightmares of Cadejo.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-22907500448525470012010-10-12T12:48:00.000-07:002019-05-22T13:11:34.889-07:00Sucia (Soos-ya)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel.<br />
By: GrissyG<br />
Sucia is an evil seductress that appears laying in the bushes by deserted roadsides of Belize. According to legend, Sucia bears her breast to seduce men to follow her deep in the jungles. Men that follow Sucia into the jungle become lost and disoriented for days while she waits for them to grow weak then steals their soul.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-42164812237023693652010-10-11T12:32:00.000-07:002019-05-22T13:11:53.288-07:00Tabai (Tah-buy)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot Canvas tapestries.<br />
By: Dismas<br />
Tabai is an evil male spirit that lives in the Ceiba trees of Belize. According to legend, Tabai has some features of a woman to trick men to follow him. Once the men are isolated in the jungle, Tabai reveals his true identity and beats them to death then takes their soul.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-9649503403757005292010-10-11T12:23:00.000-07:002019-05-22T13:12:21.116-07:00Llorona (Yoh-ro-na)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEB0AO1YK9DgLV0PJ2usBf07Dj2K8tm9K5krZSLJuLi3C_p6MabkYrfFvVcKmAUZBSRGX0nv-5w5CyRqV14A5m2Nc_88_Ma5mEsDQvbygWGCjO0wzie2WWppH_jo75m8grihY6KKS166y/s1600/Llorona.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEB0AO1YK9DgLV0PJ2usBf07Dj2K8tm9K5krZSLJuLi3C_p6MabkYrfFvVcKmAUZBSRGX0nv-5w5CyRqV14A5m2Nc_88_Ma5mEsDQvbygWGCjO0wzie2WWppH_jo75m8grihY6KKS166y/s320/Llorona.jpg" width="193" /></a></div>
Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel.<br />
By: GrissyG<br />
Llorona is a jealous spirit that appears by the riverbanks of Belize. According to legend, Llorona weeps on rainy nights because she killed her only child and is cursed for eternity. Jealous of others, Llorona will steal children and drown them.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-68153470838233977762010-10-11T12:09:00.000-07:002019-05-22T13:12:40.279-07:00Sisimito (Si-si-mee-to)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot canvas tapestries.<br />
By: Dismas<br />
Sisimitos and Sisimitas are a rare species of hominoids believed to be extinct. According to legend, Sisimitos and Sisimitas live deep in the caves of Belize and are occasionally spotted to this day. Be warned, encounters with a Sisimito or Sisimita can result in death for they are also known to eat humans.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-27561164841437711472010-10-11T11:58:00.000-07:002019-05-22T13:12:55.918-07:00Sisimita (Si-Si-mee-ta)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsnZKHuW5aiKAupFsFu5ube9H3kAIf6Bq_ZmHtjnc37UH4IHpvvCWkLFvnpDfw56VTIRhNzuAhNCCT0AizSypXozZuAQeKcIUSM50FC2lKH0jJP3odsLY8rjHpBiNTrtIDR0IMDDUPIqKP/s1600/Sisimita.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsnZKHuW5aiKAupFsFu5ube9H3kAIf6Bq_ZmHtjnc37UH4IHpvvCWkLFvnpDfw56VTIRhNzuAhNCCT0AizSypXozZuAQeKcIUSM50FC2lKH0jJP3odsLY8rjHpBiNTrtIDR0IMDDUPIqKP/s320/Sisimita.jpg" width="193" /></a></div>
Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel.<br />
By: GrissyG<br />
Sisimitas and Sisimitos are a rare species of hominoids believed to be extinct. According to legend, Sisimitas and Sisimitos live deep in the caves of Belize and are occasionally spotted to this day. Be warned, encounters with a Sisimita or Sisimito can result in death for they are also known to eat humans.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-25175634483455759982010-03-25T10:10:00.000-07:002019-05-22T13:13:14.239-07:00SeaReyna (See-ray-na)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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SeaReyna is an enchantress of the seas, rivers and lagoons in Belize. According to legend, SeaReyna seduces fishermen to gain their love and sometimes she will reveal the best fishing location. Although SeaReyna's beauty is irresistible, avoid touching her because her skin secretes poisons that can cause a strange form of seasickness that can lead to death.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;">Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from concept to completion. Visit our site </span><a href="http://www.grisdismation.biz/" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">www.GrisDismation.Biz</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px;"> for more info. Email us: </span><a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com" style="background-color: white; color: #8d0200; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14.85px; text-decoration-line: none;">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></div>
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-15578684425964341972010-03-25T10:01:00.000-07:002019-05-22T13:13:44.206-07:00Negro de Agua (Neh-gro, De, Agh-wa)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Negro de Agua is a creature that protects the lagoons of Belize. According to legend, Negro de Agua dwells in deep underwater caves. Many people mistake Negro de Agua for an alligator or crocodile because he drags his victims to the bottom of the lagoon then consumes them and their soul.<br />
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For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a><br />
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The Xtabai is an evil spirit of Belize who appears as a beautiful woman. She seduces drunken men to follow her to her Ceiba tree. According to legend, the Xtabai whips her victim until he goes into a trance where he can lose his soul. Beware, the Xtabai is a malicious spirit that can appear as someone you know.<br />
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A sudden whirlwind of leaves and twigs followed by an eerie whistle sends a chill down your spine. An ugly little man wearing a big red hat tugs at your shirt. He politely asks you to show him your hands. You look down and notice he has backwards feet. </div>
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This is the warning from our grandparents and elders. Beware the mythic spirit called Tata Duende who dwells in the jungles. Descriptions about the hideous spirit frightened us to not go into the jungles or play outdoors late at night. The warnings taught us what to do when and if we ever came in contact with the evil spirit, but most importantly, we learned how to avoid dangerous encounters.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A little bearded man with no thumbs, a big red hat and backwards feet are what some would describe as Tata Duende. Legend has it that no one can ever be sure if the spirit is coming or going because Tata Duende has backwards feet to confuse anyone who dares to follow it. Although, Tata Duende mostly appears in the form of a little man it is also known to deceive people by changing into small animals or even someone familiar, like a family member or a friend.<o:p></o:p></div>
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How do you know if you are in the presence of Tata Duende? Some say you just know, for one can feel it’s supernatural presence. Some also say that the spirit has strange powers and will appear following an eerie whistle. If the whistle sounds nearby then you are safe for the spirit is far away but if the whistle sounds as if it is far away then beware for Tata Duende is nearby. We were always reminded that if we ever encountered the little man to never show it your hands. It is said that Tata Duende lacks thumbs of his own and will request to see your hands. Don’t show the little man your hands because it will steal your thumbs. That’s right, Tata Duende is known to rip thumbs off.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our grandparents and elders always took precautions and reminded us of how to avoid encounters with the mythic spirit. They would tell us that Tata Duende loves to eat and therefore a small offering of fruits, tamales or even bread would put the spirit in a good mood and it might even consider granting a wish. It is also said that Tata Duende protects the animals of the jungle and if anyone ever causes harm to the animals, then a frightful encounter may be imminent. The best way to avoid an encounter with the spirit is to not harm the animals and jungles.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Many stories and warnings about strange mythical creature that dwell in the jungles and waters of Belize have been told for many generations. Some stories of horrifying encounters filled our memories with creepy descriptions of Tata Duende and many other spine-chilling creatures. The warnings are not to be taken lightly and all the stories have one main underlying message, and that is to respect the animals and jungles. To this very day some say there have been actual encounters and sightings, but none of these mythic creatures have been proven or unproven to exist.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dismas and GrissyG are Artists and Animators born in Belize, now residing in California. Together they document and share their interpretation of the Belizean myths through a series of paintings titled <i>Legends of Belize.</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> To learn more about the fascinating and eerie myths of our culture we invite you to visit our website: <a href="http://legendsofbelize.com/">LegendsofBelize.com</a> also contact us at <a href="mailto:GrisDismation@gmail.com">GrisDismation@gmail.com</a></span><br />
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GrisDismationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043147100354895598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7777950718051542642.post-55387144167387254112010-03-22T12:32:00.000-07:002010-03-25T09:54:04.375-07:00Tata Duende (Ta-ta, Doo-en-dé)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOHnB8NDhi3XoHeVBBFKoeMRFUAKUIRjeb80zKvb7jDFmlb4rX0zSdbAbT3v8peSk5w8wpbbPp9omL1FsXOhEO7W2jYWjFAlv93Fg9G51FkFdetIq4KE7uT9qV5b7kyVYEItypGpLg4BDw/s1600-h/TataDuende.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOHnB8NDhi3XoHeVBBFKoeMRFUAKUIRjeb80zKvb7jDFmlb4rX0zSdbAbT3v8peSk5w8wpbbPp9omL1FsXOhEO7W2jYWjFAlv93Fg9G51FkFdetIq4KE7uT9qV5b7kyVYEItypGpLg4BDw/s320/TataDuende.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot Canvas tapestry.</div><div style="text-align: center;">By: Dismas</div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Legends of Belize is a series of 10 paintings, 11 graphic art logos and 10 brief descriptions, which capture and document the Belizean mythological creatures that have taught, scared, and intrigued people for many generations.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GrissyG and Dismas were born in Corozal Town, Belize, Central America, but did not meet until 1999 in art class while earning their Associates Degree at Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) in Sylmar, California. In 2003 during Painting class taught by Barbara Kerwin studio Arts chairwoman at LAMC, GrissyG and Dismas began a series titled Legends of Belize.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">To develop Legends of Belize, information was compiled from childhood memories of the tales, books, Internet research, interviews with family and fellow Belizeans. GrissyG and Dismas also produced sketches developing the mythic creatures and included into the paintings visual clues and iconography that represent Belizean culture. From the sketches the final idea are deduced, painted and or sculpted in Dismas and GrissyG’s unique style and mediums.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GrissyG brings the folklore to life in sculptural paintings of the mythic female seductresses on 2’x 4’ wood panels, utilizing a wide range of mediums such as; metallic paints, wire, sculpey clay, aluminum foil, and other materials. GrissyG enrolled in a cake decorating class to learn new techniques which she incorporates with cake tips, gel mediums, metallic powders and paints to create detailed textures to make the mythical seductresses literally come out of the paintings.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dismas communicates the eerie undertone told in the tales with paints of the male mythical creatures on 4’x 6’ canvas tapestries in a soak and stained technique. With a color pallet of yellow ochre and forest tones with compliments of metallic paint the myths are interpreted in an impressionistic style. Dismas also includes glow in the dark paints in the Cadejo painting that reveals a hidden image when the lights go out or it is illuminated by black light for an interactive and scary experience.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Artists of the 21st century, GrissyG and Dismas document and share their interpretation of Belizean myths for future generations to enjoy.</span><br />
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