Connections - Visual Art League of Lewisville

“Connections” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater

Title:  Connections

Artist’s Statement:  The elements in this piece came from different people and places over time.  They signify our own journey through life and the connections we form. Continue reading “Connections” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater

Pilot Point Coffee House - Someone's Memories

Debut of “Someone’s Memories” at the Pilot Point Coffee House

Title: Someone’s memories

Medium: Photograph

Artist’s Statement: This photo represents the iterations of living in the moment. Each iteration becomes part of the past. I remember seeing this building when it was whole, when it fell apart and when it disappeared altogether. It represents the passing of time, the passing of life and fading memories. Continue reading Debut of “Someone’s Memories” at the Pilot Point Coffee House

Connections by Denise Holguin - UNT CoLab

“Connections” – A community art exhibition with the UNT CoLab

This canvas is part of the square-d project Community Art Exhibition through the UNT CoLab.  To participate, individuals purchased the 12” x 12” canvas and were instructed to apply their artistry in any way they wanted.  All participants donate their finished art, which is sold for $25 each during the exhibit. The proceeds from the event benefit the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger. Continue reading “Connections” – A community art exhibition with the UNT CoLab

My art is on display at the Pilot Point Coffee House! Part 1 of 2

My art is on display at the Pilot Point Coffee House! Part 1 of 2

I love historic downtowns!  And when my friend, Justine Wollaston, invited me to display art in the historic downtown of Pilot Point, Texas, I jumped at the chance. 

Read the blog to learn about my three art pieces on display. They feature machine embroidery, wood, decoupage, “rondells” and more! Continue reading My art is on display at the Pilot Point Coffee House! Part 1 of 2

Universal Language

New Art Piece: Universal Language

This new piece is part of my ongoing “Remember Me” series.  I prepared the canvas earlier this year but had difficulty adding the components.  Early iterations had a different frame, photos, and orientation.  Nothing was working but I didn’t get discouraged.  The best part about the creative process is the moment when I know it’s right. Continue reading New Art Piece: Universal Language

Little bashful one, make haste and take flight

Little bashful one, make haste and take flight

I just completed a new art piece, “Butterfly wings”.

Artist’s Statement:
Little tentative one, make haste and take flight with your shiny, gilded wings.  While you may damage the wings along your journey you have what it takes to be courageous as a lion yet delicate and beautiful as a rose. Continue reading Little bashful one, make haste and take flight