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Recent Paintings
Published on 2012-05-17 16:30:37
 Recent Paintings I painted live twice in the past week at Broomies . Just a quick post of the two paintings I started there. Nightowl and Azteca. ~Nia Andino~ > read more
Painting Live for Free(Tue)Style- 5/15/12
Published on 2012-05-14 13:50:47
Painting Live for Free(Tue)Style Join me as I paint live Tuesday May 15th as part of the Free(Tue)Style showcase at Broomies. Free(Tue)Style, weekly musical/lyrical showcase brought to you by Cathleen Angelo and Broomies Bar, invites you to the first night... > read more
Day In Paris
Published on 2012-05-14 13:42:24
Day In Paris Just a quick post of my most recent painting Day in Paris that I gave to my mother for Mother’s Day yesterday. I leave with you with one of Billie’s songs for this Monday afternoon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwdC58OFcyE ~Nia... > read more
Painting Live for Photodope at Broomies – 05/12/12
Published on 2012-05-11 08:01:07
Join me as I paint live at Photodope this Saturday May 12th Photodope: May(be) 6-10pm HAPPY HOUR: 6-9pm $2 pbrs | $3 well drinks | $1 off everything else Live Music by: Mike Rydock Adrienne Mack-Davis and Mike Fresh Progress... > read more
Painting Rituals: Setting The Mood
Published on 2012-05-10 07:38:09
Painting Rituals: Setting The Mood At times the canvas calls. A blank, white field of space asking for your personal vision. Colors, shapes, light and shadow are ready to come to life from your hands. And the preparation begins…the painting... > read more
The 10 Best Written and Designed Quotes on Art I’ve Ever Read
Published on 2012-04-20 08:00:13
The 10 Best Written and Designed Quotes on Art I’ve Ever Read It’s Monday, the beginning of the work week for most. For a little motivation, I figured I would share my 10 personal favorite quotes about art! “If you... > read more
Influential Art Teachers in My Life
Published on 2012-04-19 08:15:05
Influential  Art Teachers in My Life Recently, there was a news story about an English teacher from LaGuardia High School who was killed. LaGuardia was the high school I graduated from as an art major. Although I don’t recall having... > read more
Spray Paint and Stencils
Published on 2012-04-16 07:45:05
Spray Paint and Stencils Two weeks ago, I joined Chris Cortes of CortesCreates for his class at the Edgies Teen Center in lower Manhattan. Each week he has the students try out different drawing techniques in blackbooks. He decided to... > read more
Color Me Yellow
Published on 2012-04-12 12:53:40
Color Me Yellow As an artist, I get asked this question a lot. What is your favorite color? Well, yellow is my favorite color. It is the color of the walls in my room (a visitor once told me never... > read more
Grita Fuerte: Recap of Opening and Closing of Group Show
Published on 2012-04-02 12:16:38
 Grita Fuerte: Recap of Opening and Closing of Group Show On Sunday March 11th, we had the opening of our group show in celebration of International Women’s Day at the Rio II Gallery in the Broadway Housing Communities building. I displayed artwork along with 5 other artists all in honor of the spirit of women. [...] > read more
Live Painting at Apt. 78 for Abada
Published on 2012-04-01 12:08:12
Live Painting for Apt. 78 for Abada The painting above was from Saturday night where I painted live at Apt. 78 . The event was a fundraiser for a capoeira group from NYC called Abada. There was a live samba dancer and capoeira moves performed to live singing accompanied by a berimbau. To learn more about the group and the [...] > read more
03/11/12
Published on 2012-03-09 21:41:41
Who Collective Exhibition: International Women's Day When Sunday, March 11, 2012 3:00pm - 21+ Where (map) Other InfoBroadway Housing Communities Cordially invites you to a Collective Exhibition to Celebrate International Women's Day Featuring: *Nia Andino *Marthalicia Matarrita *Claudia Madera *Marivel Mejia *Vaimoana Niumeitolu * Sally Hyppolite Opening Reception Sunday, March 11, 2012 3pm - 6pm [...] > read more
03/11/12
Published on 2012-03-09 21:41:37
Who Collective Exhibition: International Women's Day When Sunday, March 11, 2012 3:00pm - 21+ Where (map) Other InfoBroadway Housing Communities Cordially invites you to a Collective Exhibition to Celebrate International Women's Day Featuring: *Nia Andino *Marthalicia Matarrita *Claudia Madera *Marivel Mejia *Vaimoana Niumeitolu * Sally Hyppolite Opening Reception Sunday, March 11, 2012 3pm - 6pm [...] > read more
03/11/12
Published on 2012-03-09 21:41:29
Who Collective Exhibition: International Women's Day When Sunday, March 11, 2012 3:00pm - 21+ Where (map) Other InfoBroadway Housing Communities Cordially invites you to a Collective Exhibition to Celebrate International Women's Day Featuring: *Nia Andino *Marthalicia Matarrita *Claudia Madera *Marivel Mejia *Vaimoana Niumeitolu * Sally Hyppolite Opening Reception Sunday, March 11, 2012 3pm - 6pm [...] > read more
International Women’s Day Art Exhibition at Rio II Gallery
Published on 2012-03-06 09:01:16
 International Women’s Day Art Exhibition at Rio II Gallery Broadway Housing Communities cordially invites you to a collective exhibition celebrating International Women’s Day on Sunday March 11th featuring Nia Andino, Marthalicia Matarrita, Claudia Madera, Marivel Mejia, Vaimoana Niumeitolu and Sally Hyppolite. The exhibition will be on display until March 31st, 2012. Opening Reception Sunday March 11th 2012 3pm-6pm at [...] > read more
Sketches From the Past
Published on 2012-02-20 08:00:49
Sketches From the Past After spending the last few weeks working creatively with the youth and viewing the Jim Henson exhibit at The Museum of Moving Image, I decided to go back and look at some of my old sketches from when I was a teenager. I seemed to have always been interested in portraiture [...] > read more
Mural and Art Workshops with NYC Teens
Published on 2012-02-16 11:14:10
                                                        Mural and Art Workshops with NYC Teens These past few weeks for me have been about working creatively with teenagers. Starting in December, I assisted fellow artists Rico Tomas, Gia Gutierrez, Marthalicia Matarrita and Steven Huntley in a mural workshop at South Bronx High School. We worked with Lisa Hally Greenbaum’s class helping them to collaboratively sketch [...] > read more
Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge 1/31/12
Published on 2012-01-31 12:18:23
Monday Muse- The Beauty in My Tea
Published on 2012-01-30 07:59:27
Monday Muse- The Beauty In My Tea My Monday morning muse as I sip my cup of black cherry berry tea is summed up in this Japanese proverb. If a man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty. ~Nia Andino~ > read more
MoBrit Social Tapestry Art Panel at Nightingale Lounge
Published on 2012-01-23 13:36:40
MoBrit Social Tapestry Art Panel at Nightingale Lounge Come out and join me at Nightingale Lounge this Thursday, January 26th as I participate with a panel of artists to discuss our work. Free admission to this event created by MoBrit and hosted by fellow LaGuardia High School alumni Drego Moore! Here is a link [...] > read more
Drawing From Life
Published on 2011-12-19 15:16:13
 Drawing From Life The past few weeks I have been attending some live drawing sessions. I haven’t had the opportunity to draw from life in years and enjoyed the opportunity to have a live reference rather than static images online. The two sessions I attended were the Big City Dare 2 Draw and the Friday Open [...] > read more
Painting Live Tonight for Capicu at The Evil Olive
Published on 2011-11-18 17:30:15
Painting Live Tonight for Capicu at The Evil Olive Join me as we set off the holiday season tonight November 18th for The Peoples Open Mic featuring Poet, Activist & Cancer Survivor Adele Ramos, and live painting by watercolor and acrylic Visual Artist Nia Andino! Music by DJ Sambarella! Also, you’ll get a chance to [...] > read more
Guest Appearance on Radio Capicu Tonight!
Published on 2011-11-11 07:53:35
  Guest Appearance on Radio Capicu Tonight! Join me on Radio Capicu TONIGHT with an amazing broadcast from 10PM-Midnite (EST)! The Capicu Show hosted by Urban Jibaro, La Sensacion Del Bloque and Jose El Jodon promises to keep listeners captivated with the latest in news and information about cultural events and items of interest in the Latino / Urban community [...] > read more
Latino Artist Appreciation Show
Published on 2011-10-06 07:16:00
Latino Artist Appreciation Show Come join me this Sunday, October 9th as I paint live as part of the Latino Artist Appreciation Show at the The Bean Runner Cafe. This is a family friendly event showing appreciation for Latinos in the arts in honor of Latino History Month. Cover- $5 (Kids 12 and under free) [...] > read more
Work in Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-09-21 07:21:00
Work in Progress Wednesdays Last night I broke my hiatus from painting live. The image above is the painting I started at Diva lounge last night. There are more elements I plan to add to it but who doesn’t love a good sway in a hammock! ~Nia Andino~ > read more
Ebru: The Traditional Art of Turkey
Published on 2011-09-13 20:28:31
Ebru: The Traditional Art of Turkey At the end of August I took a trip along the Mediterranean with one of the destinations being Turkey. Turkey is mostly known for its colorful tile patterns, syrillic calligraphy and architecture when it comes to art. Until present day, the most popular form of painting in the country was predominately [...] > read more
Work In Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-06-29 08:36:11
 Work In Progress Wednesdays I painted live last Friday at Alchemist Lounge and last night at Diva Lounge. The picture above is from my painting last night titled Market Nights with Dorothy Dandridge as my market woman. It is a painting I started > read more
Work In Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-06-22 10:40:10
 Work In Progress Wednesdays Above is the painting I did last night at Diva Lounge. I call it Palm Dance. I wanted to create a vintage looking piece without using natural colors for the trees. I am still planning to mix in another color in the > read more
Painting Live at Diva Lounge and Alchemist Lounge This Week!
Published on 2011-06-21 09:56:41
Painting Live at Diva Lounge and Alchemist Lounge This Week! Come join me as I paint live for two events this week! Tonight I will be painting for Collage Party at Diva lounge. Live art, live music! You don’t wanna miss the biggest movement i > read more
I’m Just Sayin’ Live Poetry & Art Showcase at the Port Authority
Published on 2011-06-20 08:05:18
  I’m Just Sayin’ Live Poetry & Art Showcase at the Port Authority Bus Terminal Come out to the I’m Just Sayin Live Poetry & Art Showcase at the Port Authority Bus Terminal this Wednesday where I will have 2 paintings > read more
Work In Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-06-15 10:08:24
 Work In Progress Wednesdays Last night I painted at Diva lounge and the picture above is my result. I call it Quenepa Kid. Throughout the night I kept getting asked what where the green fruits in the background since many thought they were grapes > read more
Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge- 6/14/11
Published on 2011-06-14 09:04:11
Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge- 6/14/11 Â Come join me as I paint for Collage Party at Diva lounge. Live art, live music! You don’t wanna miss the biggest movement in Soho!! If you appreciate good music, and fun people & food, then jo > read more
Work In Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-06-08 09:14:01
Work In Progress Wednesdays Since last week I have drawn out 8 illustrations for my children’s book. I will post some sneak peeks of them once I add some color. Last night I painted at Diva lounge, and the photo above is the painting I created > read more
Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge- 6/7/11
Published on 2011-06-07 10:11:56
Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge- 6/7/11 Â Come join me as I paint for Collage Party at Diva lounge. Live art, live music! You don’t wanna miss the biggest movement in Soho!! If you appreciate good music, and fun people & food, then jo > read more
Work In Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-06-01 16:26:36
Work In Progress Wednesdays I was asked by Carmen Mojica Fabian to participate in a project of hers. The project is to paint on a pregnant belly cast with the theme of life, death and all that is in between. I picked up the belly cast last week and t > read more
Work In Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-05-25 07:52:08
   Work In Progress Wednesdays Above is the painting I did last night at Diva. The subject is slightly ambiguous but I think it looks more like a male. I was told several times last night that eyes are intense. I still have more shading and defi > read more
Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge- 5/24/11
Published on 2011-05-24 14:07:20
Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge- 5/24/11 Come join me as I paint for Collage Party at Diva lounge. Live art, live music! You don’t wanna miss the biggest movement in Soho!! If you appreciate good music, and fun people & food, then join > read more
Work In Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-05-18 08:57:45
Work In Progress Wednesdays Above is the painting I did last night at Diva lounge. I call it Brown Sugar. She is a sister piece to my Hot Tamale painting from the other week.   Also, I finished my Spiritual Sancocho painting and it is on its way > read more
Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge- 5/17/11
Published on 2011-05-17 10:40:58
Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge- 5/17/11 Come join me as I paint for Collage Party at Diva lounge. Live art, live music! You don’t wanna miss the biggest movement in Soho!! If you appreciate good music, and fun people & food, then join > read more
Can’t Miss List of NY Art Events For the Week!
Published on 2011-05-13 09:05:31
Can’t Miss List of NY Art Events For the Week Here are my picks of art events this week in New York that you don’t want to miss! Â Tonight at SapphireNYCÂ Lounge, the celebration of Creative Week NYC continues. An exhibition of live graf > read more
Work In Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-05-11 09:53:26
Work In Progress Wednesdays Above is a picture of the painting I started last night at Diva. I call it Mi Negra Dulce. I still have to define the fruit and add more detail to her skirt but it is coming out very folksy. Also, below are some more pics > read more
Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge- 5/10/11
Published on 2011-05-10 08:59:12
 Painting Live Tonight at Diva Lounge- 5/10/11 Come join me as I paint for Collage Party at Diva lounge. Live art, live music! You don’t wanna miss the biggest movement in Soho!! If you appreciate good music, and fun people  & food, th > read more
Work In Progress Wednesday
Published on 2011-05-04 08:00:23
 Work In Progress Wednesday Here is a sneak peek at two pieces I am working on for my themed body of work. The one above is called Hot Tamale.   This one is untitled but I’m sure Bustelo or colador will end up in the title at some point > read more
I’m Just Saying Art Show and Open Mic
Published on 2011-05-03 07:56:29
 I’m Just Saying Art Show and Open Mic Come out to the I’m Just Saying Art Show and Open Mic on May 14th where I will have two pieces on display. Expect visual art by: Nia Andino, Apocalypkids, Azucena, Ronnie Rebel, Kazuhiro, Ovie > read more
Painting Live Tonight for Collage Party at Diva – 04/26/11
Published on 2011-04-26 08:48:17
  Come join me as I paint for Collage Party at DIVA lounge. Live art, live music! You don’t wanna miss the biggest movement in Soho!! Tuesday 7PM open bar 8-9PM! ~Nia Andino~ Who Collage Party When Tuesday, April 26, 2011 8:00pm - 21+ Where > read more
Inspired Art: America Scores NY Fundraiser
Published on 2011-04-22 09:44:05
Inspired Art: America Scores NY Fundraiser On April 27th, my work will be featured in a unique concept event called Inspired Art. I and other artists were asked to create and donate a work of art inspired by the poem of a student in America SCORES Ne > read more
Mural Project in Corona, Queens
Published on 2011-04-21 10:02:05
Mural Project in Corona, Queens I have been off the radar assisting artist Chris Cortes of CortesCreates with a mural project for a cleaners turned Mexican/ Latin themed lounge located in Corona, Queens. I started helping out on the project last wee > read more
Work in Progress Wednesdays- Paintings in Production
Published on 2011-04-13 09:38:09
  Work in Progress Wednesdays- Paintings in Production  This week I am working on two paintings. One is for a fundraiser through America Scores NY. The organization provides poetry writing and soccer workshop programs in schools throughout NYC > read more
Painting Live for Collage Party & I Heal for the Love of Ayiti
Published on 2011-04-12 12:06:04
  Painting Live for Collage Party & I Heal for the Love of Ayiti Come join me as I paint tonight for SPRING FLING@ Collage at DIVA lounge. Live art, live music! You don’t wanna miss the biggest movement in Soho!! Tuesday 7PM op > read more
Artist’s Way Bootcamp with a Twist
Published on 2011-04-11 08:17:35
Artist’s Way Bootcamp with a Twist Last week I gave a list of books in my art and design library, one of them being The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. After having a friend successfully finish writing a play upon completing the exercise > read more
NY Art Events for the Week- The Can’t Miss List!
Published on 2011-04-08 08:03:30
NY Art Events for the Week  These are my top two picks for art events in NY this week. Grab some culture and go!   SORTA-RICAN: Daniel Bejar, Charles Beronio, Leenda Bonilla & Melissa A. Calderon An exhibition of 2nd and 3rd generation Nu > read more
Painting Live for Collage Party at Diva Lounge – 04/05/11
Published on 2011-04-04 19:30:04
 Painting Live for Collage Party at Diva Lounge Come join me as I paint for Collage Party at DIVA lounge. Live art, live music! You don’t wanna miss the biggest movement in Soho!! Tuesday 7PM open bar 8-9PM! ~Nia Andino~ Who Collage > read more
My Art and Design Library
Published on 2011-04-04 08:38:18
My Art and Design Library I have a lot of books! I wanted to give you a look into my art and design library. These are 10 books that I tend to come back to time and time again depending on what I am working on.  1. Art Through the Ages by Robe > read more
My Art and Design Library
Published on 2011-04-04 08:38:18
My Art and Design Library I have a lot of books! I wanted to give you a look into my art and design library. These are 10 books that I tend to come back to time and time again depending on what I am working on.  1. Art Through the Ages by Robe > read more
Work In Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-03-30 10:19:55
Work In Progress Wednesdays Above is the portrait I started painting last night at Diva lounge. This latest work in progress was inspired by the challenge of working with a limited palette. I used four colors in total which were white, brown, turquo > read more
Painting Live for Collage Party at Diva Lounge – 03/29/11
Published on 2011-03-29 07:41:51
Collage Party at DIVA Come join me as I paint tonight for SPRING FLING@ Collage at DIVA lounge. Live art, live music! You don’t wanna miss the biggest movement in Soho!! Tuesday 7PM open bar 8-9PM! It’s time for Spring fun > read more
NY Art Events for the Week
Published on 2011-03-25 12:05:59
NY Art Events for the Week   Here are my 4 art event picks for the week!   Art Expo The Art Expo is a 3 day event at Pier 94 showcasing art from over 400 artists and 20 countries. The days are also filled with educational seminars focusi > read more
Architectural Digest Home Design Show and Painting Live at Diva
Published on 2011-03-22 09:52:52
Architectural Digest Home Design Show and Painting Live at Diva Over the weekend, I attended the Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94. One of my favorite parts of the show were the DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) Dini > read more
NY Art Events for the Week
Published on 2011-03-18 14:24:50
         NY Art Events For the Week     Ther are a lot of events to attend this week and wonderful Spring weather to encourage your creative outings. Here are my picks for your art and culture fix!        Arrivals/ Departu > read more
Work In Progress
Published on 2011-03-17 08:50:21
 Work In Progress This is a painting I am creating for someone and is the largest canvas I have worked on. It is also the first that I’ve painted containing more than 2 subjects. I am focusing on the faces now before I get into the details of > read more
Art For A Cause: Organizations Helping the Relief Effort in Japan
Published on 2011-03-14 11:02:12
 Art For A Cause: Organizations Helping the Relief Effort in Japan The earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan and the Pacific on 3/11 have left a country and it’s citizens in need. I have put together a list of artists and art organizatio > read more
Painting Live Tonight for Collage Party at Diva- 03/08/11
Published on 2011-03-08 11:49:27
Who Collage Party When Tuesday, March 8, 2011 8:00pm - 21+ Where Diva (map) New York, New York, United states « Back to the calendar > read more
NY Art Events for the Week
Published on 2011-03-04 09:50:00
NY Art Events for the Week  It seems like everything it happening on Saturday this time around. Here are my 3 art event picks for the weekend. Hope you get to make it out to one of them!  Paint Straight An open public reception at the New York P > read more
Work in Progress Wednesdays~ Day in Paris
Published on 2011-03-02 09:00:47
  Work in Progress Wednesdays~ Day in Paris I am known for wearing a flower in my hair for various events. Each time that I do, I am always told it reminds them of Lady Day. This week I decided to work on a tribute to Billie Holiday which I star > read more
Engaging the 5 Senses in Art
Published on 2011-02-28 11:23:05
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 a visual person. > read more
Work In Progress Wednesdays~ Piragua Stand
Published on 2011-02-23 07:43:48
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 favorite things to have there is a p > read more
Live Painting at Diva Tonight for Collage Party- 2/22/11
Published on 2011-02-22 07:59:48
 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 > read more
Afro- Latino American Crossroads Exhibit and Performance
Published on 2011-02-17 13:02:44
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. The night started off with a blessing of the space w > read more
Art at Diva and Afro- Latino American Crossroads
Published on 2011-02-15 07:57:47
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 is simply > read more
Iconic Images of Couples in Art
Published on 2011-02-14 07:30:49
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 revi > read more
NY Art Events for the Week
Published on 2011-02-11 07:27:45
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. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Heritage of Innovation: Celebrating Black History Month Over 30 mixed media piec > read more
Work in Progress Wednesdays
Published on 2011-02-09 09:56:15
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 are you working on? ~ > read more
Drawing Characters Consistently
Published on 2011-02-07 08:30:56
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 hav > read more
New York, New York – 02/16/11
Published on 2011-02-01 09:11:56
Who Afro Latino American Crossroads Exhibit When Wednesday, February 16, 2011 7:00pm - All Ages Where Abrazo Interno Gallery at Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Education Center (map) 107 Suffolk Street, New York, New York, United States 10001 > read more
New York, New York – 02/01/11
Published on 2011-02-01 09:10:03
Who Collage Party -1 Year Annivesary When Tuesday, February 1, 2011 8:00pm - 21+ Where Diva (map) New York, New York, United states « Back to the calendar > read more
Feng Shui Your Home With the Placement of Art
Published on 2011-01-31 11:12:32
Feng Shui Your Home With the Placement of Art Feng Shui is all about about balance and how to create a positive energy flow in your environment. The placement of objects in different areas of your space affect certain aspects of your life. Adding ar > read more
NY Art Events for the Week
Published on 2011-01-28 09:58:40
NY Art Events for the Week Here are my NY art event picks for the week!   View George Condo’s Mental States exhibit at the New Museum showing surrealism with a mix of pop and classical style portraits. The New Museum of Contemporary Art > read more
Live Painting Collage Party at Diva – 01/25/11
Published on 2011-01-25 11:01:12
Collage Party at Diva I will be painting live alongside fellow female and male artists at Diva. If you appreciate good music, an intimate vibe, fun people, food that is simply delish and enjoy pitchers of mojitos or sangria, then join us for an earl > read more
Creative Clutter: Editing Creativity
Published on 2011-01-24 08:09:06
Creative Clutter: Editing Creativity  “Embracing intellectual messiness goes against our instincts and training as educated people, but writers and artists should accept and understand it as crucial to the creative process.”~ Malcolm Gl > read more
Overcoming a Creative Cringe: Painting Hands
Published on 2011-01-19 08:58:48
 Overcoming a Creative Cringe: Painting Hands Last night, I painted live at Diva and decided to tackle one of my creative cringes in my composition. I painted hands. They were not smooth, blended or realistic looking hands but more colorful, aged > read more
Collage Party at Diva – 01/18/11
Published on 2011-01-18 08:15:36
Collage Party at Diva   COLLAGE PARTY @ DIVA 341 WEST BWAY OPEN BAR 8PM TO 9PM . If you appreciate good music, fun people and food, then join us for an early evening of socializing, dancing to afro beats, reggae, headbopping tunes and SALSA! > read more
NY Art Events for the Week- The Virtual Edition
Published on 2011-01-14 10:10:26
 During the winter months filled with snowstorms and delayed trains, many people would just rather stay in and keep warm. Transportation and weather don’t have to stifle your art and culture fix. There are many online resources that allow you > read more
Sketching Events in NYC
Published on 2011-01-13 10:20:59
  Sketching Events in NYC Last year I posted about free workshops in regards to drawing in NYC. I wanted to follow up and also provide some resources for paid sketching events. The first one is Dr Sketchy’s. They hold drawing sessions in sev > read more
Scenery
Published on 2011-01-10 08:44:56
Twelfth Night- Shakespeare in the Park Scenery  Over the weekend, I was cleaning and hung up one of my paintings on my wall. The idea of possibly painting on the wall crossed my mind and it reminded me of my days of scenic painting. I studied inter > read more
Collage Presenting Jean Basquiat 50th Birthday Celebration Tribute – 12/21/10
Published on 2010-12-21 19:00:00
Collage Presenting Jean Basquiat 50th Birthday Celebration Tribute Join me as I paint live tonight for Jean Basquiat’s 50th birthday celebration tribute! We will also be showing a film of his life. So, if you appreciate good music, an intim > read more
Painting Live Collage Party at Diva – 12/14/10
Published on 2010-12-14 19:00:00
Collage Party at Diva I will be painting live alongside fellow female and male artists every at Diva tonight. If you appreciate good music, an intimate vibe, fun people, food that is simply delish and enjoy pitchers of mojitos or sangria, then join > read more