Archive for February, 2011
28
Feb
Engaging the 5 Senses in Art
Posted by: NiaAndino
Posted in: Art, Psychology
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…
Tags: Claude Monet, Cornelis de Heem, Edvard Munch, engaging the senses in art, sound in art, temperature in art, texture in art, the 5 senses in art, The Scream, Vegetables and Fruit Before a Garden Balustrade
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23
Feb
Work In Progress Wednesdays~ Piragua Stand
Posted by: NiaAndino
Posted in: Art, Culture
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…
Tags: Old San Juan, piragua, work in progress
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22
Feb
Live Painting at Diva Tonight for Collage Party- 2/22/11
Posted by: NiaAndino
Posted in: Art, Events
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…
Tags: Afro Latino American Crossroads, Collage Party, Diva, live painting, Marthalicia Matarrita
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17
Feb
Afro- Latino American Crossroads Exhibit and Performance
Posted by: NiaAndino
Posted in: Art, Culture, Events
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…
Tags: Abrazo Interno Gallery, Afro- Latino art, Afro- Latino culture, Amanda Mathews, Angel Ruben Rodriguez Sr., Carmen Mojica Fabian, Celia Cruz, Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, Dylcia Pagan, Ezequiel Jimenez, Helene Ruiz, Jose Carlo Suazo, Jose Rios, Marthalicia Matarrita, Maximvs Prophet, Mia Roman Hernandez, Peggy Robles- Alvarado, Pete Rodriguez, Yasmin Hernandez
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15
Feb
Art at Diva and Afro- Latino American Crossroads
Posted by: NiaAndino
Posted in: Art, Events
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…
Tags: Abrazo Interno Gallery, Afro Latino American Crossroads, art exhibit, Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, Diva, live painting
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14
Feb
Iconic Images of Couples in Art
Posted by: NiaAndino
Posted 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…
Tags: American Gothic, Auguste Renoir, couples in art, couples in Hindu art, couples in paintings, Dance in Bougeval, Diego Rivera, famous couples in art, Fernando Botero, Frida Kahlo, Grant Wood, Gustav Klimt, iconic couples in art, Krishna, Pareja Bailando, Radha, The Kiss
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11
Feb
NY Art Events for the Week
Posted by: NiaAndino
Posted in: Art, Events
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…
Tags: African descent, Afro Latino, Apollo Theater, Arsenal Gallery, black history month, Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center, Harlem art, Museum of the City of New York, Studio Museum of Harlem
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09
Feb
Work in Progress Wednesdays
Posted by: NiaAndino
Posted in: Art, Culture
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…
Tags: live painting, works in progress
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08
Feb
Afro- Latino American Crossroads Exhibit – 02/16/11
Posted by: NiaAndino
Posted in: Art, Events
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…
Tags: Abrazo Interno Gallery, Afro Latinos, art exhibition, Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center
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07
Feb
Drawing Characters Consistently
Posted by: NiaAndino
Posted in: Art
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…
Tags: character mold, character sheets, drawing characters consistently, illustrating characters
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