Come by Emerson Space Case to see the fabulous and fascinating works of Juanita, the velvet painting queen! In this series, Juanita explores the glorious kitsch of tiki aesthetics, paired with Day of the Dead imagery. Also displayed are Juanita's marvelous painted velvet coats and pillows.
Juanita's paintings have graced the walls of Voodoo Doughnut (three locations!), Laughing Planet, and Portland Mayor Sam Adams. She has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Oregon Art Beat, and "Black Velvet Masterpieces," a book of velvet paintings.
Living in Portland Oregon, Juanita loves to paint on black velvet. She keeps busy with commissions and has shows of her paintings throughout the West. She now paints on velvet coats, pillows, jewelry and paintings. For commissions, contact her via her website.
As a sidenote: Did you know that Portland was once home to an entire velvet painting museum (where several of Juanita's paintings were once displayed)? Those of us who had the privelege of visiting Velveteria will never forget.
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