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.
                                                                                               Velásquez©2011
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, 
two versions in a sea of fun color. 

Find the Magic was inspired by words of advice shared by Lilla Rogersone 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".

 Blue Magic                                         by  Velásquez ©2014

 Pink Magic                                         by  Velásquez ©2014 



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


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Please do not use anything without permission or without making note of the origin on your blog or website.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Word Path • Love…. a Retrospective

I have created many pieces of art with the word LOVE. I am sharing some of my favorites 
here with you today as it is Valentine's day. 
Happy Valentine's Day!

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Everyone has a word path. One word leads to another.
                                                                                               Velásquez©2011
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.Love 

























Happy Weekend • Share the Love • Enjoy the Language of Words


Thank you for stopping by.


This is "Where Art and Beauty Meet Lifestyle"©



All images and content belong to Deborah Velásquez. Copyright 2005-2014.  All rights reserved.
Please do not use anything without permission or without making note of the origin on your blog or website.


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.
                                                                                               Velásquez©2011
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 are My Word Path for Today
Chance                                                         by  Velásquez ©2014 

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


Thank you for stopping by.

This is "Where Art and Beauty Meet Lifestyle"©




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Please do not use anything without permission or without making note of the origin on your blog or website.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Vote • West Elm + Minted Challenge


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 see my main page of submissions, you must rate the designs to count as a vote. You may have to set up a Minted account if you do not have one. 
Very easy to do...Just an email address and a password
Here are a few samples of the Art Prints in the Challenge:


You can Click on Pages below to see and vote on submissions.


               Page 21 two pieces bottom right
Page 22 Full page
Page 23 Full page 

you must click on artwork and rate the design and that counts as a vote.
Thank you for stopping by.

This is "Where Art and Beauty Meet Lifestyle"©





All images and content belong to Deborah Velásquez. Copyright 2005-2014.  All rights reserved.
Please do not use anything without permission or without making note of the origin on your blog or website.
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