Deborah Velásquez: Word art

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Friday, August 1, 2014

Imagination, Possibility and Dreaming, a combination repost of sorts

Inspired by a conversation with my artist friend Julie Hamilton I pulled some Word Art I made back in 2012 for today's post. I find it funny that many conversations this week with new friends and old friends we talked about dreams, opportunity, career changes and second careers about to blossom, just great fantastic stuff just as it was back in 2012.
I dedicate this Word Path to them today.

We often say someday this, someday that, that someday never comes but it sure has a long list!.

I believe that someday is today, today offers powerful change.
Even if it is in changing your thinking, it is a start. Don't wait, lead the direction of your dreams.

Have confidence in your enthusiasm for them. Many times that is all it takes to change good to great. Set the course and watch for what intersections and paths crossing have to say or are trying to make you see.

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Everyone has a word path. For me one word leads to another, linked by thought first then by pen and paint.

Word Paths have been a Friday feature showcasing possibilities in written words, creative process and artistic pieces from the beginning of my blog. You can go here, to my first post on this project and see how it all started.

Here is My Word Path for Today

Keeping it simple but heartfelt. I truly believe these words. Work hard, keep striving and things will start to happen for you. Keep your heart open to what is possible and waiting for you. Go for your dreams. Listen to the whispers.....sometimes you have to take a dare. Jump in.

Happy Weekend • Imagine • Enjoy the Language of Words

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Friday, April 18, 2014

Word Path • At The End of the Day……

At the end of the day, it is all that matters, it is what is important…..

Everyone has a word path. One word leads to another.

Word Paths have been a Friday feature showcasing possibilities in written words, creative process and artistic pieces from the beginning of my blog You can go here, to my first post on this project and see how it all started.

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Here is My Word Path for today, in Spanish

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Happy Weekend • Remember What Matters • Enjoy the Language of Words

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Friday, February 21, 2014

Word Path • Magic

Brush Play • The Script Sessions

I had the opportunity to teach a workshop this past Thursday at the Farmington Valley Arts Center, in Avon. I am lucky enough to have a studio there and can share my creative experiences with so many talented artist there. I shared some of my Word Art techniques and concentrated on the scripted word using a Sumi Brushes. We made some fun and amazing art and I know everyone in attendance had a chance to "see" words differently.

At the end of the workshop I was introduced to Anna Murfin, fine artist & ceramicist who stopped in to join the group in the scripted workshop. She brought some fantastic tools, she brought handmade bamboo brushes, made with animal hair. There was fox, moose and hound. Here are some pics of the brushes she used to make her word art. I had the opportunity to try them and they were "magical". I found new tools and found the magic.

I created my Word Path art about finding the magic using these brushes.

If you are interested in making your own brushes, check out this link, here.

Everyone has a word path. One word leads to another.

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Here is My Word Path for Today,
two versions in a sea of fun color.

Find the Magic was inspired by words of advice shared by Lilla Rogers, one of the world’s top illustration agents. I have taken her wonderful Make Art That Sells courses and I am currently enrolled in The Make Art That Sells Assignments Bootcamp. Lilla said no matter what the assignment or brief you are given, even if you are uninspired by the topic and are not "feeling it" you need to be positive and find the magic.
I think these words can be applied to everything in life.
Go find the "magic".

Happy Weekend • Make the Magic • Enjoy the Language of Words

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Friday, February 7, 2014

Word Path • A Chance and A Vote

Just a small reminder to vote…

you can scroll down for Today's Word Path

I am excited to share that I am in the West Elm + Minted Art Challenge.
I would love your vote!

The winning prints will be sold in West Elm stores and through Minted's website.

Click here to find out how to cast your votes.

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Everyone has a word path. One word leads to another.

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Here are My Word Path for Today

Today's Word Path works nicely with the West Elm + Minted Art Challenge.
I believe in taking chances.
What is so wonderful is that they are always available, we just need to take one.
Here is my chance, Click here.

Happy Weekend • Take a Chance • Enjoy the Language of Words

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Tropical Fusion Blog Hop….Have a visit

Hello and welcome to the Tropical Fusion BlogHop.

Over 40 designers are designing within a tropical theme and are incorporating Radiant Orchid, the 2014 Pantone color of the year in their mini collection.
The hop will run for 4 days.

You are probably stopping in from Jolene Heckman's lovely blog.

If you want to start at the beginning of the hop please visit Mary Tanana's blog called Groovity.

My name is Deborah Velásquez. I am an artist-designer with a passion for creating art.
I work both traditionally and digitally.
I have a love for painting, printmaking and silk screening.

The mix of design, words and crafts light me up. Some of my favorite things are, coffee, magazines, art books, a sharpie and a sketchbook.

I am a licensed artist with The World Art Group and I have Just been named the First place winner of The Carpet Vista 2013 Competition out of Malmö, Sweden, My rug designs will be available late January 2014