The Only Thing You Should Remember On Valentine’s Day

Marisa D. Aceves. Grateful Heart: Twinkling Heart Stars. digital photography. 2016.

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Why should I wait for love when I can find it.
Yet it appears I find it in the smile on
your face and a child’s joyful laughter
complete, resplendent, never far away,
calling to me during times of war and peace.

 

I feel that I must share this series at a time when many would question whether there was any good in this world.

The frequency with which we view violence and hate in our everyday lives leads us to believe that love is a myth. However, there are people out there that do know what love is all about. Perhaps you’ve met some along the way. They appreciate you, support your efforts, and are encouraged by your success.

Sweethearts are wonderful. We all wish we had one.
However, in their absence, we can remain appreciative. Take the time this weekend to remind the special, giving people in your life how much you care.

Let’s kill those Valentines’ blues.

Have a blessed weekend and a joyful week!
Remember always, to live life creatively!

 

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Striking, Minimalist Abstract Artwork Created Using Roller Stamps

Marisa D. Aceves. Double Square Maze (Orange and Violet). Digital Photography. 2019.

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Words..

Floating Across My Mind…

Some Common..

Others Sublime..

During The Day,…

They Count Numbers…

At Night,…

They Keep Time…

Sewn together in a winter’s haze…

Visit sane madness,…

A trip through my maze

I’m excited about introducing a vivid color version of my “Roller Wordy” series on my website!

Sure, black and white is beautiful, but color is so expressive.

“Roller Wordy” was created using texture from roller stamps with the intention to simulate mid-century, minimalist modern art.

Line, shape, texture and form all come into play to provide design lovers and interior decorators with simple versatility and a bold, pop of juicy color!

Check out the series here!

New additions being added soon!

 

 

 

Amazing Abstract Animal Artwork Created Using Popular Home Decor

Marisa D. Aceves. “I’ll get you, sucker”. Digital Photography. 2017.

Into the deep…

While the children sleep…

Nodding off

In their land of dreams…

Illusions crumble it seems….

With the rigors of life….

And the unwelcome confessions of troubled men..

Send them away again…

To work the urban fields and toil…

No more love…

Many tears…

They fear…

The reality that jack built..

Is more than their spirits can bear…

 

 

Ordinary Objects That Look Like Abstract Paintings 2

Marisa D. Aceves. Rectangular Autumn Symphony 1. digital photography. 2017

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Subtle colors passing through

Leaving light trails

Impressing my mind

With times and times long past

Distant memories

Fragments that bind

by Marisa D. Aceves

 

It was a cool autumn day when we decided to take a trip to our local Walmart. At first, we were searching for matching comforters for my bed, but when we were unsuccessful, we decided to look for light blocking curtains to keep the house warm and save energy. Unfortunately, we failed to find heavier curtains for the windows as well. We settled for a rather inventive solution to our original plan, a material commonly used outdoors.      After we got home, we spread the material on the floor, trimming it as needed. Light danced on it’s surface, breaking up reflected colors from around the room. I noticed creases on the material that formed a visually fascinating repetitive pattern. I gently hovered over it and took the shot. I subtly enhanced the color, shadow and highlights, adding a light filtered texture for interest. When the photograph was complete, I realized that I could create other works from this one photograph. A collection emerged. While I’m happy to report that we finally found my matching bedspread and sheets, I’m glad we took the small adventourous detour that birthed the Primary Reflection Series.

Have a wonderful weekend! Don’t forget to check out the new Primary Reflection Series on my website, coming in November!

 

Ordinary Objects That Look Like Colorful Jewels 2

Marisa D. Aceves. Spectrum 3: Floating Diamond Prism. digital photography. 2017

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Diamonds of beauty

Shapes delight

Floating on oceans color

Dividing the light

 

Floating Diamond Prism is the first abstract photograph created for mylatest series, Spectrum 3, which is inspired by  60s Optical Illusion Art and the light sculpture of Dan Flavin and James Turrell  . When I was searching for an object within my immediate surroundings to explore, I had no idea that the first shot would unveil the key to its secreat night life as a brilliantly colored light gem.

The journey began innocently enough. After a pleasant breakfast, I picked up my camera and combed my house for an everyday object that had unusual visual potential. After several rounds, I grew tired, but decided to push past my initial frustration. When I entered the bathroom to adjust the shower curtain, I made my discovery. A small ray of sunlight slid down the side of the curtain hitting the corner of the wall. I leaned in closely for the perfect picture. The first photograph had a rule of 2/3rds composition. The effect split the picture into two contrasting shades of grey.

I uploaded the picture and ran it through a photo editor. The grey was beautiful and subtle, but I felt that the picture needed some color to enhance the illusion that the light created. When I added color the work appeared to glow. After subtle manipulation and various odd methods of construction, I arrived at the perfect conclusion, a light/space color study that jumped off the page.

A year ago, I’d been looking at light/space and optical illusion works from the past. I admired the otherworldly, meditative place they created. It was not a place I could physically visit, but a room I could inhabit in my mind.  It was the creation of a new reality within the present one. I feel this series will achieve the same effect with photography, subtly transporting the viewer to a quite, peaceful corner of faith, hope and atmospheric beauty! I look forward to further exploration of the light/space theme as it adds a refreshing approach to my overall theme of object transformation.

What does this object remind you of?

New additions will be added to this series soon!

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Ordinary Objects That Look Like Abstract Landscapes

Marisa D. Aceves. Surfacescape 1: Graduation. digital photography. 2016

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A dark road met a ray of light

They held hands for a moment

against the glowing horizon

Shadows sought to guide the way

Where fear once lived

a greater curiosity stood

Meeting pale times

too young to live in memory

 

 

Ordinary Objects That Look Like Bursting Stars

Marisa D. Aceves. Metallic Star Flower. digital photography. 2017.

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Crimson ray dividing

Gold arms embrace the horizon

Beauty unleashed

 

*Thank you for visiting. Please pray for the people in Florida, Mexico and the surrounding coastal areas.

 

Ordinary Objects That Look Like Gems

Marisa D. Aceves. Subliminal Vibration: Spectrum S 3 Z. digital photography/photo manipulation. copyright  2017.

The Subliminal Vibration Series is now available for viewing online. Please visit the Digital Art/Photo Manipulation Gallery acevesart.com .

Brilliant colors savor dull moments

Incorrigible sisters crashing a party

Red lips

Curved hips

They live and die for the attention of an unsuspecting crowd

When they speak

The room is silent

When they laugh

Knees crumble

As the neglected desperately clutch the trails of their gowns

I created the Subliminal Vibrations Series as a means to inject juicey, vivacious color into our ordinary, stressful lives and homes. Sometimes, as we live, we forget to feel, breathe, and be present each moment. We let the hopeless, trapped feeling of current events keep us from appreciating the blessings and gifts that we do have. As a consequence, we neglect to share them. Let’s not decide to stand in the metaphorical corner ruefully watching others live. Share with others that small spark that they’re missing.

Ordinary Objects That Look Like Architecture 4

Marisa D. Aceves. Optical Blind Wave 3. digital photography. 2017.

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Textured lines bend gracefully.

A line is lost; a line is found.

The ebb and flow of life culminates in the signature of a single fingertip.

Time imprints itself on men’s divided hearts.

 

What does this object remind you of?

Ordinary Objects That Look Like Technology

Marisa D. Aceves. Golden Branches. digital photography. 2016.

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Dusted, yellow branches search for the sun.

They habitually await the introduction of spring.

Outside, winter’s frost has fought it’s last battle.

Inside, the pampered natives play rustic peasantry.

What does this object remind you of?