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Find Solace in the Little Things

Pilot Point Coffee House Art Exhibition: I have a duck, doll legs and a dog on display!

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It’s a mad world when my art is scattered around the metroplex in various art exhibits. I am grateful to have these opportunities that have all originated from a decision to join the Visual Art League of Lewisville (VAL). By attending VAL meetings, I met guest speaker, Justine Wollaston Scott, who organizes art exhibits at the Pilot Point Coffee House (among her many talents!)

A selection of my art is on display in Justine’s latest exhibit, “Autumn’s Palette” at the Pilot Point Coffee House, starting September 29th – mid-November. Continue reading Pilot Point Coffee House Art Exhibition: I have a duck, doll legs and a dog on display!

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Connections - Visual Art League of Lewisville

“Connections” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater

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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

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Pilot Point Coffee House - Someone's Memories

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

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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

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Inexplicable

“Inexplicable” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater, Part 1

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Fresh Ideas 2023 is a juried event through the Visual Art League of Lewisville (VAL).  It is the only event that accepts submissions from members AND non-members.  There is no guarantee that you’ll get in as a member.  Every year the number of submissions increases – this year there were over 300 submissions and about 20% made the cut. 

My art, “Inexplicable” is one of them! Continue reading “Inexplicable” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater, Part 1

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Postcards from Summer Camp

Postcards from Summer Camp

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This is part of my Remember Me series of art and it is my first triptych. I could not separate the siblings. 

Each of the cigar box lids is dedicated to one of three siblings and represents their time at summer camp. The art is on display through the Visual Art League of Allen. Continue reading Postcards from Summer Camp

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Connections by Denise Holguin - UNT CoLab

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

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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