2019 0406 Concrete Canvas art by Rafael Tipton

by Raphael Tipton

Arkayle in the golden blind. Spiritual number "1111" is in honor of Rafael's wife and son whose birthdays both fall on the 11th day of their birth months. (16" x 20")

Heart and Dove was done on canvas with resin
and mounted on wood.  LuciFina is a potrait of Lucifer's sister.  (both 16" x 20")

Mary depicted as Crimson.  Concrete textile, wax, resin on sheet metal with 2" frame (3'7" x 4'3")

ArKayle after a battle: fire and eclipse on concrete canvas (3' x 3')

This 16" x 20" piece was made on regular canvas the same weekend Mary was missing and Rafael was searching for her. Little did he know she was "already in line with these angels."

Abstract piece on concrete canvas. Its a study of color. (3' x 21")

Sacred heart made on concrete canvas. (3'4" x 3'8")

A contemporary piece called Reflection on canvas

Concrete Canvas is a patented material invented by Rafael Tipton.  It has multiple purposes and is a durable medium which can be easily rolled for transporting.  It was developed several years ago and can be used as a stucco and put on nearly any surface.  The water proof / fire resistant Concrete Canvas can also be made with a smooth or rough surface.  It can be specially made to any size ordered and in any color.  Amazingly, it can be used as a mix to be applied to walls, furniture, steel, steps or in other words, the possibilities for its use are only limited by the users imagination.

As a waterproof substrate for construction or as a coating for art projects its diversity is vast.  Recent discoveries have found that it can be successfully used to make concrete rugs, curtains and lampshades.

The Concrete Canvas and other art pieces are available for purchase.  Proceeds from these sales will be graciously accepted by Rafael Tipton to help sponsor his pursuit of Justice for Mary.

 Comforting Angels

Concrete mix on sheet metal with 2" frame (3'6" x 3'9")

  Arkayle approximately 25" x 22" - $375

 Arkayle on approximately 2'6" x 6'6" concrete mix and resin on wooden door $350

 These abstract pieces were produced on concrete canvas demonstrate various colors and textures.

Facebook account holders see more of Rafael Tipton's art in a variety of mixed-media on his Facebook page RAW by Notpit

2019 0124 Mary Tipton and Unexplained Inconsistencies

Below is a copy of a five-page letter written by the Rafael Tipton, husband of Mary Tipton who was killed by a hit-and-run driver which was addressed to Congressman Filimon Vela in hopes that some offer of assistance to investigate mishandling of evidence in the case might be forthcoming.

Thomas Clipper

Windshield damage caused by impact of Mary Tipton after being struck by car driven by Marisa Govea

2019 Charro Days Parade photos

photos by Javier R Garcia

Just a few photos to remember this year's Charro Days Saturday parade.

1963 0920 Missouri Pacific Station Demolished

by Jose Cazares

1963 slide image of the MOPac station (Jose Cazares collection)

The End of an Era.

This photograph of the Missouri Pacific passenger station during its last days before it was to be demolished, was taken on September 20, 1963. A year later on October 1964, the old Levee Street station, which served rail patrons in Brownsville for more than half a century, closed. The Missouri Pacific railroad moved its passenger facilities to its 6th Street freight depot, combining its freight, passenger and warehouse facilities at this single site. 

The depot was demolished in 1965 at the request of the Brownsville chamber of commerce and the city. It was a terrible loss, not only did Brownsville lose this beautiful building, it also lost all passenger train service in 1966. The trains which once brought Brownsville out of its isolation and helped the city prosper and grow in 1904, was gone.

The city of Brownsville has remained without passenger train service since 1966, maybe one day passenger train service will once again return......?

“ We were just in time to get a final view of the old R. R. station, and the wrecking operation in the final stages, even before our eyes, as we watched partially from the window of our room at the El Jardin Hotel. Now this old landmark is gone—razed completely to the ground.”
......Wm. Norman Hall
El Jardin Hotel, May 19, 1965.