Just who the f#*k is this other Valerio ??

so right ...

I know some of you read these little public digital diary entries I make from time to time ...

so you might have a rough idea of some of my background

you maybe sussed that I developed and perfected a progressive yet identifiable style of work by the age of 14

you might be aware that I started designing theme parks before I sat my exams at 16

I am sure you might have loosly heard that I was acredited with architectural design awards for public spaces before I was 25

I stayed for a couple of weeks at Hunter S Thompsons Woody Creek Ranch In Colorado ... which was ...interesting

I stayed for some weeks at the Lenkiewicz Studio in Plymouth while I was a transient Art Student ... I called him a tramp and he referred to me a s a tramp in training ... and we were friends until he died

I think that mobile phones are bad luck ...

I once lived in London ...Never Again !

I still enjoy climbing trees , cliffs and mountains

I Fought and won a landrace against a corporate developer in order to preserve architectural, historical and  cultural heritage sites

I think that walking is one of the noblist and humblist things a person can do ... to traverse the world by only your own means of propulsion .... as well as itt improving your health and being rather medatative

I am certain you know that after working a little bit of corporate .... a litle bit of government I decided it was all a bloody farce

that I would openly endorse the outside ... and 3 dimensional experiences over movies and virtual gaming any day

I dont ever go to the gym ... but have been told I still look pretty good naked ... but its mostly from having to traverse great distances on foot ... under a heav burden of stock

I could 3 d print shit ... but somehow it just isnt the same as sustaining an  injury through cleaving at a chunk of wood with a big bowie knife

I worked extensively on eco urban schemes of various scales in varios countries ... again only to be disheartened when some corporate ass decimates the design with some new economically improved spec that should be re worked into and effectively ruining the design

whilst running Galleries I have refused to sell work to individuals based on a series of reasons ... none of them I have ever regreted ....and indeed even been arested for having a fist fight with a police officer

in the idea of siezing the means of production ... I have always been fiercley independent whilst simultaneosly being open to diverse collaborations ..
but ... I always hand produce all of my own products, signages ... write my own material ... and refuse to pay what I consider to be the percentage people .... the non producers ... so I never pay for advertising likes or followers ... so art and design by Valerio ... is just that ... a rare thing these days that will always insist on maintaining !

my workshops in Plymouth became one of the very last opperating occupy camps after a dispute with the local authority forced me to place an embargo on all transactions until the matter was eventally resolved in my favor ..... all the while remaining entirely self representing ... a harrowing experience and a hell of a learning curve

I designed and built many anatomical  palaeontological representations in circulation for educational purposes ... and when I have the time I do still enjoy producing replicas ... and even engageing in scientific excavations and retreivals for genuine specimens from the field

I lived on a sail boat for a year and sailed around the south west coast of England ... painting and distributing works to galleries ... while I was saving the money to move to the Netherlands

so when I google the name Artby Valerio .... or Valerio ... there is ... well actually, there is one guy that does stained glass ... which fair ... at least he is an artist ... with a body of work ... I dont mind sharing google resluts with this guy

but there is another one ... I dont know who he is ... or where he came from ... seeing as I dont engage at all in the celebrity sensationalism that this guy seems to buzz arond and exist in .... you know I have not seen an aired television programme in ... I think 7 years .... .... he actuually even looks a little bit like me ... well ... in a sort of mildly dilluted way ..... but this guy is everywhere ... and he seems to be copying me to maybe an embarrassing level ... I dont mind the flattery .... but this is a littlle bit wierd .... someone has taken ... who I am ... and what I do ... and they seem to be branding it better than me ... and certainly marketing it with more success .... I think this is just a sign of the times ... artist equivalent of Tesla for hire anyone x

slightly more detailed version of the story so far x http://plymouthcityofculture.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/artby-valerio-new-years-benefit-auction.html

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Amsterdam Land is not so bad really x

A.B.V @ 0T301

Show me an empty space and I will always tell you it will look better with something cool in it ... and dinosaurs are definitely cool ... why dinosaurs .. am I really that determined to avoid growing up ... well truth be told .. I have been doing a little more of the sciency stuff behind it for a few years now ... and indeed have even been involved in specimen excavations all over the world .. which is always fun to do , indeed at the moment I am mulling over the logistics of a short trip out to the Gobi Desert to dig up some bits and pieces

but really the thing that has always captivated me about the behemoths of the past ... aside from their impressible size and anatomical variety ... is of course in spite of those awe filling characteristics ... they like everything else .. have a fragile kind of temporariness...that should remind us humans ...of all ages that indeed all things can and do change ... all things ! in days like this when there is so much perpetuated fear and hate in the world .. mostly by those who profit from it as an investment ...it is so important to keep this notion wide awake in the youth and of course the adults ... just to help remind us .. of where we came from and where we are going ... and hopefully hold in plain sight the idea that all life ... all life .. is both temporary and precious and always subject to change x !

So thats why dinosaurs thank you very much ....

so come along to our next little workshop at The OT301 on Sunday 21st February for our latest 'Build a Dinosaur Workshop '

look forward to seeing you there x

Sunday Evening Jam

For a very short time we are looking to offer small classes and groups from our wonderful temporary position on The Amstel in Amsterdam ! our location is a wonderful and charming atmosphere based in a former Squat right next to De Omval Cafe op de Amstel ! the authenticity of the venue is absolutely exquisite and is the perfect place to come and take part in any of our class options be it basic introduction to Art .....or introduction to still life , or even life drawing , beginning options for graffiti workshops !... or anything in between !

instruction for all levels and ages in :



Illustration.                                                  45 Euro  p.p full day instruction

Watercolors                                                 45 Euro p.p

acrylics                                                        45 Euro p.p

Oils                                                              65 Euro p.p full day instruction

Sculpture                                                     95 Euro p.p full day instruction

Mural/Graffiti                                             25 Euro p.p half day instruction

Custom Bike Workshops                            165 Euro p.p weekend Workshop

Tribal Art/ Mandala workshops                  165 Euro p.p weekend Workshop

Art and Shamanism                                    250 Euro p.p weekend workshop

Build A Dinosaur Workshops                    10 Euro p.p

Sunday Jam Sessions                                  12.50 Euro p.p



****Coming Soon Spring 2016 ( petite Permaculture for home and work ) short courses showing how to integrate productive garden space into an aesthetically pleasing low impact design for the domestic or office environment ! ****at the moment I am thinking this will be a weekend course ... but I will consult with some relevant fellows and update soon x

all classes and courses can be tailored to suit individual or group tuition options .... just get in contact to discuss your requirements.


As well as our ongoing one of and series session classes we offer a creative therapeutic hour for the time lacking lunch hour ..... for those in the corporate towers next door who just need to unwind and break or make something in their lunch break ! and of course if we cant tempt you with any of our home made light bites then De Omval Cafe will sure to be able you offer suitable refreshment after a lively creative session...

please feel free to contact us for inquiries about our ongoing syllabus or even to book a one off hour class / session.

Sunday Afternoon / evening social Art Jam .... just as spring is starting to shake away those winter cobwebs and thoughts actually dare to consider summer ... not to far away .... drop by for a little tea or coffee and get to know some of the other attendees that are becoming regulars to this little underground exchange of ideas .... spaces are as always limited so please try to drop  an rsvp ...just to let us know that you are coming

Prices for the Sunday Jam sessions are 12.50 per person including use of all studio materials and light refreshments ... expert and award winning instruction in the meduim of your choice .... you can even bring a work in progress from home ........



of the introductory courses can be block booked for additional discount !

all inquiries can be made via the ArtbyValerio social media links or directly through artbyvalerio@hotmail.co.uk

we look forward to hearing from you x

OCT

26

CARTOONS open draw winter weekend ! 

to celebrate the launch of the first 100 limited edition print run of the new book '101 Reasons to choose a vocation in the creative industries ' the Artist will be hosting a weekend Cartoon workshop for all of those budding illustrators and graphic novel Artists.... come by and see how easy it can be to turn your ideas into something you can actually sell.

for one day only right next to metro Amstel station !

On  December 12th &13th 10 am - 4 pm  very exciting  Pop up course from Art op de Amstel !!open group session with international Artist ! 

full weekend Cartoon and Stencil workshop !

145 Euro for full weekend sessionS including provision of materials SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

Sat 12th: Concept - Cartoon-/      Vegan Lunch     / Pictorial Association ANIMATION SCREENING

Sun 13th; Color  / Story lines /     Vegan Lunch    / Finished comics DISCUSSION AND TALK LED BY ARTIST Valerio author and creator of the soon to be released  '101 Reasons to choose a vocation in the creative industries '  

BOOKING ESSENTIAL AS LIMITED PLACES 10 % deposit to secure all places can be made via paypal and all other eloctronic means 

contact 

www.artbyvalerio@hotmail.co.uk

or call 

0658876384

DINOSAUR DAY NDSM Amsterdam 2015

Build A DinoSaur Weekend Workshop at NDSM ....... on the weekend of the 14th/15th of November we will be en mass assembling one of the largest upcycle sculptures we have ever undertaken ... so come along grab a paint brush and help us to build our very own dinosaur ! instruction / supervision in English and Dutch so come on by and bring the kids of course ! only 5 euro's ( all materials included ) per child per day ,we look forward to seeing you there
for all general inquiries please contact artbyvalerio@hotmail.co.uk
or call 06588 76384

Art op de Amstel!

For a very short time we are looking to offer small classes and groups from our wonderful temporary position on The Amstel in Amsterdam ! our location is a wonderful and charming atmosphere based in a former Squat right next to De Omval Cafe op de Amstel ! the authenticity of the venue is absolutely exquisite and is the perfect place to come and take part in any of our class options be it basic introduction to Art .....or introduction to still life , or even life drawing , beginning options for graffiti workshops ! with so many options and prices starting from only 10 Euro's per hour ....or 25 euro for a day session ( approx 5 hours )...Why not ?

instruction for all levels and ages in

Illustration

Watercolors

acrylics

Oils

Sculpture

Mural/Graffiti

Custom Bike Workshops

Build A Dinosaur Workshops

As well as our ongoing one of and series session classes we offer a creative therapeutic hour for those in the corporate towers next door who just need to unwind and break or make something in their lunch break ! and of course if we cant tempt you with any of our home made light bites then De Omval Cafe will sure to be able you offer suitable refreshment after a lively creative session...

please feel free to contact us for inquiries about our ongoing syllabus or even to book a one off hour class / session.



of the introductory courses can be block booked for additional discount !

all inquiries can be made via the ArtbyValerio social media links or directly through artbyvalerio@hotmail.co.uk

we look forward to hearing from you x

and now for something similar ... but different x

' 13 '

I have been re considering an earlier theme of works of late .... the general essence of the amorphous mandala can still be seen as the major theme , however with the incessant desire mankind has to over assign familiarity to foreign principle , so that we might better grapple with the unfathomable I am purposefully and playfully interjecting slightly more insistence in the topographical nuances and suggestible innuendo, each of these pieces will be orientated around specific themes ,.... in small sets of two and three panel pieces, however the specific descriptions and names of the pieces will be limited to a seemingly random number which will have a specific research-able relevance indicating a its strongest reference , through Architecture , Philosophy , Physics , and Mythology , in many instances themes can and will run in parallel, just to keep the eye and the mind guessing !

we must flee ..... Spectacular Art Sale 09 October 2015 x

https://www.facebook.com/events/1020521144654094/?object_id=1020521144654094&event_action_source=48

Its all a learning curve !

All work and no play ..... encourages Jack to pour himself 

This bass relief sculpture is one of a series , the really remarkable this about these sculptures is not that they are completely hand carved using only small craft blades or the stunning material in which they are rendered ( red ceder slabs ) 

the really remarkable thing is that these stunning pieces of wood , a wood native to Northern  America 

'On most sites eastern redcedar grows slowly, and long rotations are required to produce conventional sawlogs. Because the wood is used for small items, however, and there is wide latitude in acceptable defects, shortening of rotations and intermediate harvesting of merchantable wood are possible. About 20 to 30 years are required for posts and 40 to 60 years for sawtimber (11,25)'.

The above excerpt is from USDA forest service on line reference concerning juniperus virginiana !

these pieces of wood that are an absolute delight to work with and yet they were simply discarded ... thrown out for land fill , having been seen to be unfit for someones kitchen after what can only be assumed was limited use .....

so there is this tree growing down on the gulf of mexico somewhere its taken it 60 years to get to its current state amid the scenery it sits ........ so some one over here in europe can have a kitchen worktop for a couple of years before throwing it out on the street so that it can be hauled away in great big gasoline consuming vans to big man made holes in the ground and dumped in there with all of the out of vogue phones and outdated p.c's .

but then why not ,... why stop there ...when you can get some guy in some remote once scenic valley  blow huge chunks of granite out of a mountain and send you that ... thats what you need .... that will make the place just right.....indeed just what the kitchen needs !

this really has descended into some sort of clearly visible raving madness !