Queen of Hearts

QUEEN of HEARTS This to me is one of Alfredo’s most unique and mysterious paintings and it began in a rather surprising way too. One day he was taking a break at the studio playing chess against the computer a usual but that time he was also drawing with a black...

Memory Box

Wedding Announcement Memory Box Since our opening in 2002, Nancy has been bringing in her treasures to be either framed, repaired or spruced up to match her decor. This is her latest precious addition to her collection. Her daughter just got married in a small town in...

“Aquatic Ballet”

In this gorgeously detailed painting, Alfredo has challenged himself by not only depicting the famously beautiful and delicate Koi fish swimming in the transparent pond but also paints the sky with the sillouettes of three palm trees reflecting over the surface of...

New Version of Playful Pet Portraits

Recently, I had a request for a larger version of my Playful Pet Portraits in a 24×24 instead of the usual 8X8 format. Since pastels must be framed under glass and knowing that it would have to be shipped, I opted for doing this sample portrait in acrylics.  I...

“Coral Reef Paradise”

This is one of Alfredo’s latest paintings featuring dolphins. As an avid kayaker, Alfredo has had personal encounters with these friendly creatures  while kayaking off New Smyrna beach and this gorgeous underwater scene is an example of what happens when he gets...

An Artists Dream

This stunning self-portrait by Alfredo Mujica won “The People’s Choice Award” at Fourth Friday’s Art Exhibition at the Historic Sanford Welcome Center. It is a 30 x 40 inch oil on canvas painting where Alfredo shows us his virtuosity of the Old Master’s techniques in...

Tame Animals: Wild Colors!

About 4 years ago, sitting down chatting with a dear artist friend, Jan Sebastian is when the idea for my “Playful Pet Portraits” was born. I WAS TALKING ABOUT MY LOVE OF WHIMSICAL COLORS EXPRESSING JOY AND FANTASY. She suggested I channel that preference for wild...

Gentle Giants of Blue Springs

With this 24 by 36 inch oil painting Alfredo tackles the innumerable challenges of depicting this “couple” of manatees in their underwater environment at Blue Springs. We went to observe them this past winter and were so fascinated to see these “Gentle Giants” of...

A Wonderful and Thoughtful Gift Idea

One of the wonderful things that happens around Framing 508 is that customers not only get their framing needs met but also have custom made art. Just a couple of weeks ago Susan, a lovely lady and longtime Framing 508 client, decided to commission our very own...