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About a year ago Nicola Ellen started to put together a zine and asked for collaborators.
We had to use typography and use just 3 inks. I sent her my "If I only had a Heart" illo. 
The zine is already on the market. A very limited series of 25 hand-print and hand-bind.

This June 26th I'll be participating in the 1st Annual Arts & Music Festival that will take place at Soundview Park in the Bronx. This is organized by the Friends of Soundview Park with generous support from Bronx Council of the Arts, Partnerships for Parks and NYS Coasts.

Art, Music and Workshops to celebrate our waterfront park and share a wonderful day with the Bronx Community. 

Participating artists - Millennium Arts Academy Public HS, Lucy Aponte, Rosalyn Gethins, Jovanni Jewels, Lance Johnson, Laura Alvarez, Fran Marino, Lucrecia Novoa, Nikki Singleton and Francisco Vallejo.

Workshops - Sun Prints with Laura Alvarez, Photo Safari with Walter Pofeldt, Poetry With Youth: The Peace Poets.

Performances by - Baze & His Silly Friends (ages 2-8 years), Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Students, The Art of Stepping, 4.O Band.


All activities are FREE and open to the public. Enter park at Morrison and Lafayette Avenues. From 12 to 6pm

And yes, I've done the poster ^_^

My friend Mjoart just released a fun game to be part of. Have you heard about "Exquisite Corps"?
If not now it's time to know more about it. If yes, let's play! 

It's gonna be fun!

Come next June 4th to celebrate Bronx Day at the NY Botanical Garden. 
You can bring your picnic and enjoy music, raffles, art workshops, Nature and much more!
I'll be teaching how to do a flower pot from recycled materials. Come and have fun!

Download the flyer and make the reservation for free!!

A month ago Carla Candia from El Diario came to the Mott Haven Open Studio Tour, where some artists from the Bronx were showing our work. And here you have the article! Enjoy ^_^

Hi people, today just opened the voting for the June Calendar in Doodlers Anonymous where you can find mi doodle ready to be voted and win with many, many faves. So don't be shy and hit the star!

Come and visit the NY Botanical Garden next 14th and 15th May. I'll be having a
nice buzz that weekend there.
New prints made for this special occasion, block-prints and many surprises!!

CREATE AND CAPTURE THE BEAUTY
May 14-15, 12-6 p.m.

A variety of experts will be on hand to help you create and capture the beauty of azaleas. Home Gardening Demonstrations will teach you how to grow and care for azaleas in your yard, on your balcony, or in your apartment. Garden instructors will show you how to capture the beauty of azaleas through photography, botanical illustration, and watercolor. Visit the plant sale at Shop in the Garden to find the right azalea for your home or garden.

This year I've been invited to present my work at the "5th Annual Mott Haven Open Studio Tour" on April 30th.

My work will be displayed at El coquí Mexicano 871 Brook Ave, Bronx, NY. 

I'll be there on Saturday 30th, so hope to see you there to enjoy some art!

Are you crazy about cupcakes? Now you can give them some flavor, just buying the cute coloring book here. Just color and enjoy!

Last weekend Veedot was here in NY and we did some pieces together. One of them was to be posted in this Download Wednesday. And this is the result! Hope you all like it and enjoy coloring it!