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Valerie Deas
  • Female
  • Bronx, NY
  • United States

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Tree of Life batik fabrics

The surreal tree made from imported African fabrics.
Apr 26, 2021
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"I have a studio which will be ready for teaching classes within the New Year."
Nov 7, 2013
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"I am having the greatest time exploring varies materials."
Nov 7, 2013
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My Way

My WayAugust 26, 2012 by Valerie DeasI am always in thought about what direction I want my art to go. Having taught art for thirteen years I exposed my students as well as myself  to different  art forms such as ;drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage making etc.  So when  people ask me what is my  area?  I have none and don't want one either!. I feel the way I work is open, open to me being spontaneous.  I do not want to box…See More
Aug 27, 2012

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Your company's name
Valerie Deas That's So Art
City and Province/Parish/State
Bronx, New York
Country
United States
Specific crafting I do (NOT what people do in my company) -- a LIST of what I make, decorate, or artistically alter with my hands, and/or other part of my body.
I am a mix media artist.the joy of integrating different materials is overwhelming joyful. I have taught using many different materials: oil,watercolor,acrylic paints etc. As well as collage assemblage, print making, sculpture,book art, drawing and computer art.
About Me:
Iam an American artist with an ancestral background in Africa specially Nigeria.
I was blessed with teaching art for more than a decade in NYC public school.
I have also taught adult workshops in: print making, quilt making, and book making.
My webstore (do NOT type anything here if you don't have a site or page displaying your products!)
http://valeriedeasart.com

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My Way

August 26, 2012 by Valerie Deas
I am always in thought about what direction I want my art to go. Having taught art for thirteen years I exposed my students as well as myself  to different  art forms such as ;drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage making etc.  So when  people ask me what is my  area?  I have none and don't want one…
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Posted on August 27, 2012 at 12:16

Having time to work

Thank God summer vacation is four days away.  I find it difficult to work my regular job of teaching twenty five art classes a week and working on my own art.  I am excited that I will have some time to focus on my self.

Posted on June 21, 2011 at 16:13

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