Legends of Belize

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 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

                         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, ...

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...

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...