"Mérida Remix"--the OP Challenge: Update #2

I find that right before I go to sleep I often will get an idea how to solve a design problem in a piece I'm working on.  That was the case last night and I couldn't wait to get into the studio today to get started.  The title comes from my getting  the focus fabric on our trip to Mérida, and the fact that I'm repurposing it. This will be a short entry because I want to get back to the studio.  I bought an all in one printer today, so I'm going to scan some of our trip pictures onto fabric and put them on the back.

OP Challenge: Update 1

I've decided that I have to use the Mayan fabric as my inspiration, so I've made some cuts to the orange pile and added purer blues to the mix. I tried to add some tints and tones in each pile.

Texture was also a big consideration when I was pulling fabrics. I found lots of good blue ones.

The Mayan fabric was actually a dress that I bought in Mérida when my husband and I were on a second honeymoon about 25 years ago. The store where I bought it also had bolts of fabric and I have kicked myself ever since for not buying out the store. I think that the artist who created it must be named "Escalera." Anyone out there know this person? I tried Googling, but no luck. I'd love to see what the artist is making now.