In honor of Pride Month, Valerie will hold a study on the life and work of Andy Warhol. A defining figure of the Pop Art movement, he used a variety of artistic methods to make art that highlighted social issues. One of the most famous LGBTQ contemporary artists, he became a symbol of artistic progress in NYC during the 80s and 90s and is considered to be one of the greatest visual artists of the 20th century. After the presentation, we will make art in the style of Andy Warhol. As always, you can follow along or work on your own projects.

Suggested Supplies:

• Mixed media paper
• Gel plate (not required but recommended)
• Black and white photos printed on copy paper
• Acrylic paint
• Modge podge or matte medium

Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe, 1967

Valerie Acosta served in the United States Air Force for 20 years before retiring in 2022. She is a self-taught visual artist and published photographer. Her mediums include acrylic, gouache, watercolors, pencils, pens, clay and wood. Her art has been exhibited at the Arches Gallery in the Workhouse Arts Center in Virginia. She is also a DoD-certified Master Resilience Trainer and loves to teach resiliency skills that can support mental health and replace misery with happiness.

About CBAW Visual Arts Workshops
Join Veterans and Artists, Valerie Acosta, Shaun Smith, Joe Merritt, or a special guest to learn new art techniques on Wednesdays at 7pm EST. Come hang out in a collaborative group setting and bring what materials you have. No experience necessary! To register, click the link below.

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MissionBelonging is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.