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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

New Work

Floating Petals                                                                                                                                 by Velásquez©2012


Wanted to share what I have been up to lately. Here is some work I just completed. I have been  working on the computer lately. I have been doing my usual sketching, drawing and mark making but I have been using my "other" art making tool, the computer to color and manipulate my designs! I have always been more of a tactile artist/designer, but what fun I have had! What I have learned this week is that one motif has many lives!

I am taking an e-course called The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design with Rachael Taylor and Beth Nicholls. We are currently in Module Two of the course, there are three Modules in all.
What a great course! It taps into your entire artisitc being. Surface pattern design work has so many intersections of art and inspiration in one piece that one can see the mix of beauty and ideas.


Swirling Petals by                                                                                                  Velásquez©2012



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15 comments:

  1. Roberta WarshawFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Those are gorgeous! I simply love patterns and repeating patterns. I'll have to check out that course!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Very beautiful. . I love the top one especially. So eye catching and fun. I wish I could take that course. It's not in the budget right now, but maybe once we get to the doing stage in HSHB I'll have some extra money to work with. Fingers crossed!

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    1. Deborah VelásquezFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:59 PM

      It would be great if you did, your work would be great. The things you could do!

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  3. C M RawlinsFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Great patterns, and still so you.

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    1. Deborah VelásquezFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:01 PM

      Thanks, it is nice to hear that the style translates!

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  4. butterflycollectorFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    These are fabulous Deborah!!! I am so far behind!!! Got to catch up!!!! xo

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  5. Helen A NaylorFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    Love them.

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  6. Lynda February 23, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    These are amazing. I think the second one would make a great pillow!

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  7. CambriaFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    these are beautiful. I love the color combinations :)

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  8. bethaniaFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Lovely works, Deborah. And what you said about the lifes of the motifs is so true.
    Thank you.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Those are fantastic color combinations! I've always been a fan of black and orange, but it takes some skill not to come out halloweeny. You nailed it!

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  10. moonseazenFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    This is exciting to see, Deborah! I took Surface Pattern Design before doing it on computer was the norm...wonderful results! Does the class teach you the computer tools for this? Or is it focused on design? I'm interested in the April class...

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  11. Virginia N.K.February 24, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Very lovely colors, energetic and they made my eyes happy!

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  12. Carmen pattiMarch 1, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Your work is so lovely, thanks for the advice over at HSHB....

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