Who needs a cup of coffee to start the day when you can have this? Seriously.
Amanda Valdez – an up and coming Seattle based artist – is causing some serious ripples in the west coast art scene. I found her work while browsing through a few art magazines (totally forgot which one! Luckily I wrote down her name) and couldn’t get enough of it.
Bold color blocks combined with mixed media make her paintings pop out and take over the whole space. Ahhh, so beautiful.
So, do you need that cup of coffee? Probably. Difference is, now it’ll taste better after seeing Amanda’s art. You’re welcome :)
Happy Monday friends.
all images : Amanda Valdez
cindyricksgers says
Fantastic! Another great choice, thank you!
The Artful Desperado says
Thanks Cindy!
5th Grade Teacher says
You feature some great new work. Where do you find them?
The Artful Desperado says
Hey, well I usually find them browsing through the web, I also have several blogs in my google reader. A few good places to start would be Boooom, Grain Edit, Brown Paper bag, The Jealous Curator and Art Hound – a few of my favorites! :)
5th Grade Teacher says
You’ve got great taste at what you select. I’ll be back often to take a look and to be inspired.
The Artful Desperado says
Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you here :D
livingpermaculture says
Hi I so enjoy your site… It inspires me about art in away i haven’t been since 2 years at art school more than a decade ago! thanks :-)
The Artful Desperado says
Ah!! Thank you so much. This comment made my day. I’m happy I can share the inspiration :) and will continue to do it.
David Mahlow says
Very cool art! Love the pop! Thanks for sharing and I’m glad I stumbled upon your blog.
theartfuldesperado says
Thanks David!