Archive for February, 2011

Engaging the 5 Senses in Art



Engaging the 5 Senses in Art Over the weekend, I attended a writing workshop where I hadn’t met any of the other writers before. After doing some writing prompt exercises and sharing them with each other, I was asked if I was…

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Work In Progress Wednesdays~ Piragua Stand



Work In Progress Wednesdays~ Piragua Stand Last night I painted live at Diva and the cold weather made me wish for warmer climates. I mentally kept myself warm with visions of Old San Juan in the summer. One of my…

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Live Painting at Diva Tonight for Collage Party- 2/22/11



  Live Painting at Diva Tonight for Collage Party I will be painting live tonight at Diva for COLLAGE PARTY at  341 West Broadway in New York City. Open bar from 8PM to 9PM . If you appreciate good music,  fun people and food, then join us for…

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Afro- Latino American Crossroads Exhibit and Performance



Afro- Latino American Crossroads Exhibit and Performance Last night was opening  night of the Afro- Latino American Crossroads exhibit and performance at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center in the Abrazo Interno Gallery.  As you entered the gallery, the energy…

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Art at Diva and Afro- Latino American Crossroads



Art at Diva and Afro- Latino American Crossroads Come join me this week for 2 events! I will be painting live at Diva tonight alongside fellow female and male artists. If you appreciate good music, an intimate vibe, fun people, food that…

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Iconic Images of Couples in Art



Iconic Images of Couples in Art   In honor of Valentine’s Day, I decided to explore some iconic images of couples in art. While searching through these paintings of lovers, I noticed the theme of couples dancing was repeatedly used. Upon…

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NY Art Events for the Week



NY Art Events For the Week In honor of black history month, this week I’ve picked some events that acknowledge those of African descent.                  Heritage of Innovation: Celebrating Black History Month Over 30…

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Work in Progress Wednesdays



Work in Progress Wednesdays Besides putting the final touches on my piece for next week’s Afro-Latino show, I am also working on 2 paintings from my last live painting sessions. Here is a peak at the paintings so far. What…

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Afro- Latino American Crossroads Exhibit – 02/16/11



  Afro- Latino American Crossroads Exhibit   Come join me in a tribute to the She-roes and Heroes of Afro-Latino American culture thru the Arts. I will be displaying 2 pieces !   Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center and Art…

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Drawing Characters Consistently



Drawing Characters Consistently As I started working on illustrations for my children’s book, the challenge that came to me was being able to draw a character consistently in different poses without a 3-d modeling program. In my art work, I…

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