Legends of Belize

Part 8 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia, Tabai and more. Visit LegendsofBelize.com for more info about Belizean mythology. Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 7 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia, Tabai, and more. Visit LegendsofBelize.com for more info about Belize folklore and mythology. Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 6 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia, Tabai, and more. Visit LegendsofBelize.com for more info about Belize folklore and mythology. To book us to speak at your event about Belize mythological creatures contact us at GrisDismation@gmail.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 5 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia, Tabai and more. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore visit. LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 4 of Belize Watch TV Show with host, Rene Villanueva and guests GrissyG and Dismas talking about Belizean folklore like Tata Duende, Xtabai, Llorona, Sisimito, Cadejo, Sucia and more. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore visit, LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore,  visit,  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 2 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit,  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Part 1 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit,  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

                     Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot Canvas tapestries.                                             By: Dismas 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyb...

                      Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel.                                             By: GrissyG 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, a...

                      Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot Canvas tapestries.                                             By: Dismas 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digi...

                       Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel.                                             By: GrissyG 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, music videos, and more? We produce original 2D hand drawn digital animation from conc...

                    Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot canvas tapestries.                                           By: Dismas 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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 ...

                         Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel.                                                By: GrissyG 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. Need storyboards, character designs, or animation for indie films, commercials, ...

Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel. By: GrissyG 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot Canvas tapestry. By: Dismas 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

Mixed media on 2 by 4 foot wood panel. By: GrissyG 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. For more information about Belize mythology and folklore, visit  LegendsofBelize.com Art and Animation by GrissyG and Dismas. 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  www.GrisDismation.Biz  for more info. Email us:  GrisDismation@gmail.com

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. Never show the little man your hands… 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. 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 most...

Acrylics on 6 by 4 foot Canvas tapestry. By: Dismas Tata Duende is a powerful spirit that protects the animals and jungles of Belize. According to legend, Tata Duende's presence can be felt upon entering the jungle. However, be extremely careful to not anger Tata Duende for his wrath can be deadly.

Legends of Belize 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. 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. 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, painte...