Last minute, I decided this is the year that I partake in AWOL Gallery’s annual square foot show.
The idea is artists unanimously submit a piece of art work that is 12×12”. All the works are sold at one set price…and people buy work based simply on aesthetics, and not the status of the artist who created it. Anyway, this is the 8th year of this show and it is a huge media event. I love that I’m finally a part of it!
Here are the details:
I hope you can come out and spot my paintings!!!
xo
I doodled this. On a canvas. I love her.
Thoughts?

what’s that all about? Why is this artist SO interested in porn?
Well. Once upon a time, I read this book:

Not only is this book a thoroughly entertaining read, but it offers tons of insight into the porn industry.
Read it!
pics from my art show at Hang Man Gallery
Posted by: valeria
February 9th, 2010 >> Paintings, art event, gallery, portrait painting
Thanks to Paul Buceta for all the great photos…and everyone who came out to support sexy art! xo
Gallery 1313′s annual sex show review
Posted by: valeria
February 8th, 2010 >> Paintings, art event, erotic painting, gallery
I participate in this group show annually. This year, not only did I sell a painting on opening night, but the show got a sweet little review in The Star. Yay!

art show at Hang Man Gallery
Posted by: valeria
January 8th, 2010 >> Paintings, art event, gallery, portrait painting
My new series is on display at Hang Man Gallery!
Stop by and check it out…

Hot Chick painting 5!
Posted by: valeria
December 28th, 2009 >> Paintings, erotic painting, portrait painting
WooHoo! The series is growing!
Amidst the hectic holiday season, I managed to steal a couple of hours each day to paint another masterpiece!
Here it is half done:

And here it is finished and spectacular!

I have several commissioned paintings on the go right now. One of my friends wanted me to create something using this photo from her wedding day:

I turned the photo into a beautiful painting using oil paints applied with a palette knife. The end result? A classic black and white portrait made modern with texture!

I painted all weekend!
Even though I started this painting a couple of weeks ago when I was painting at MAC, I didn’t get a chance to finish it till now…
This is officially painting #4 in my sexy hot chick portrait painting series!!!

I’m SO excited to see them all together…on a gallery wall!
So I was searching for an animation online recently and stumbled upon this little gem…

I was with Paul Buceta at the time and we both burst out laughing ‘cuz the cartoon totally looks like me!! Haha-larious!












