Denise Vasquez is an artist who creates because it is a part of her being. Denise is also an actress, creator, Host, producer of THE BUZZZ 4 U, illustrator, custom toy designer, singer, songwriter, guitarist, activist & Founder of WO+MEN 4 A CAUSE. Here you can follow Denise's latest discoveries, art projects, creative process, interviews with some of her favorite artists and her Spotlights on people making a difference in the world utilizing their creative hearts, minds and souls!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
We made the HUFFINGTON POST Art News Section!
"Art From A Galaxy Far Far Away"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/25/los-angeles-gallery-the-h_n_937071.html
Thursday, August 25, 2011
ART FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY IN THE NEWS AGAIN!
"Art From A Galaxy Far Far Away"
Is receiving!
Our show opened on August 20th
at Hold Up Art Gallery
With over 1,000 people in attendance!
If you missed it & you're in LA
The show runs thru Sept 15th
Here's what was in the news today:
EDGE http://www.edgeonthenet.com/index.php?id=123832
DAILY TROJAN http://dailytrojan.com/2011/08/24/the-empire-strikes-back-with-modern-art/#comment-29646
FORCE.NET http://theforce.net/fanart/storY/Randy_Martinez_Denise_Vazquez_Exhibit_140048.asp#.TlW5RxH5DzA.twitter
If you're interested in purchasing any of the art
Or Would like to place a bid in the silent auction for my
GLOW IN THE DARK
STAR WARS
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
VADER HELMET
ALL of the art is available to purchase by PHONE or at the gallery! Contact Hold Up Art Gallery http://www.holdupart.com
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
ART FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY OPENING WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! SHOW RUNS THRU SEPT 15TH @HOLD UP ART GALLERY IN LOS ANGELES
By all the press & coverage we're receiving
For our "Art From A Galaxy Far Far Away"
Gallery show at Hold Up Art
You know it's BEYOND CRAZY when I can't even keep up!
(*0*) YES!!! ♥
My man Randy Martinez & I are so excited about the turnout
At our opening reception on August 20th, 2011
Over 1,000 people showed up
Throughout the night & LOTS of Paparrazi were there too!
BIG THANK YOU to our 501st Legion family...
Boba Fett, Storm Troopers, Darth Vader...
You ALL helped make our special event even more magical!!!
If you want to keep up with all of the coverage, you can follow me:
-On Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/denisevasquez
Many folks have been Tweeting me their articles & I'm RTing them
-Or add me on Google + https://plus.google.com/me/posts
-If you'd like to see photos from the opening I'm posting my favorites to my Tumblr http://denisevasquez.tumblr.com
Thank you, Gracias, Merci, Danke, Arigato, Chin Chin...
To all of our family, friends, fans, fellow artists, strangers, press that turned up & helped make our event a night to remember!!!
If you missed the opening & you're in LA
Good news is the show runs through Sept 15th!
If you're interested in purchasing ANY of our art
OR
Bidding on my GLOW IN THE DARK DIA DE LOS MUERTOS STAR WARS VADER Helmet
CONTACT Hold Up Art Gallery http://www.holdupart.com
Out of town folks can also get in on the action
All of the art is available to purchase by phone 213-221-4585
Thank you for your continued love & support!
It is because of this kind of support, we continue to
"DARE TO DREAM & LIVE IT!"
PeAcE LoVe aRt & sOuL
Denise Vasquez
http://www.denisevasquez.com
Monday, August 22, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
DENISE VASQUEZ FEATURED IN WIRED MAGAZINE
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
ART FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY: GLOW IN THE DARK STAR WARS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS YODA
My last creation for our upcoming show is my
GLOW IN THE DARK Star Wars Dia De Los Muertos YODA…
Join us…
August 20th opening reception from 7-11pm
“Art From A Galaxy Far Far Away” will feature Official Star Wars illustrations & paintings by Artist Randy Martinez, along with custom GLOW IN THE DARK 3D art by artist Denise Vasquez.
Star Wars Artist Randy Martinez brings his unique interpretation of the Star Wars Universe to the Hold Up Art Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. Over two dozen pieces of Randy’s original and official Star Wars art will be shown and made available publicly for the very first time!
“This is the art show I have wanted to have. I’ve always wanted to display my art work while giving a glimpse of what goes on in my brain while I’m creating it.This show gives me that opportunity.”~Randy Martinez
Art from a Galaxy Far Far Away will be more than an art show, it will be an experience!
“We would be honored, if you would join us.” -Darth Vader (from The Empire Strikes Back)
For this show, Artist Denise Vasquez is bringing to life her latest concept “Star Wars meets Dia De Los Muertos” utilizing custom vinyl figures & a Vader mask.
“I LOVE thinking outside the box when creating art & I always enjoy crossing genres and bringing them together! I created art that represented my love for latin culture & my love for Star Wars!” ~Denise Vasquez
The art will be available to purchase by PHONE 213-221-4585 or at the gallery.
*The Vader Mask will be available by phone or at the gallery in a silent auction.
Beer, wine & refreshments will be served
Visit Hold Up Art http://www.holdupart.com/
Monday, August 15, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
DENISE VASQUEZ FEATURED IN LA COSMOPOLATINA
DENISE VASQUEZ
"The Many Faces Of Latinas"
http://www.lacosmopolatina.com/denise-vasquez/
PRESS RELEASE FOR "ART FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY"
Vader Helmet by Denise Vasquez
ART FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY
OPENING RECEPTION AUG 20TH 7-11PM
@HOLD UP ART GALLERY
CLICK LINK BELOW TO VIEW PRESS RELEASE
http://ymlp.com/z4kbGV
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
ART FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY...
August 20th opening reception from 7-11pm
"Art From A Galaxy Far Far Away" will feature Official Star Wars illustrations & paintings by Artist Randy Martinez, along with custom GLOW IN THE DARK 3D art by artist Denise Vasquez. Star Wars Artist Randy Martinez brings his unique interpretation of the Star Wars Universe to the Hold Up Art Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles. Over two dozen pieces of Randy's original and official Star Wars art will be shown and made available publicly for the very first time!
"This is the art show I have wanted to have. I've always wanted to display my art work while giving a glimpse of what goes on in my brain while I'm creating it.This show gives me that opportunity."~Randy Martinez
Art from a Galaxy Far Far Away will be more than an art show, it will be an experience! "We would be honored, if you would join us." -Darth Vader (from The Empire Strikes Back)
For this show, Artist Denise Vasquez is bringing to life her latest concept "Star Wars meets Dia De Los Muertos" utilizing custom vinyl figures & a Vader mask. "I LOVE thinking outside the box when creating art & I always enjoy crossing genres and bringing them together! I created art that represented my love for latin culture & my love for Star Wars!" ~Denise Vasquez
