How To Train A Truffle Dog / Digital Art By Victry

 

• Title: How To Train a Truffle Dog
• Date:  April 2021
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Style: Abstract and Photography
• Medium: Digital Art on Quickmemo
• Colors: Blue Gray, Pink, Brown, Light Brown, Beige, Silver, White & Black
• Artist: Victry
• VictoriaLeeJones.Com

To contact me about my art please visit my website at victorialeejones.com

Wild Flowers On Manhattan Street / Original Acrylic On Canvas

• 
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• 
  
• Title: Wild Flowers on Manhattan Street
• Date: December 2018
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Style: Abstract
• Medium: Acrylic & Molding Paste on Canvas
• Dimensions: 16 in x 20 in
• Colors: Dark Gray, Light Blue, Yellow, Red, Pink, White & Black
• Artist: Victry
• VictoriaLeeJones.Com

Wild Flowers on Manhattan Street by Victry

"As I stroll my way through the streets of Manhattan, I see people coming and going, entering in and exiting out from vendors and places of textiles and gems finding new owners to care for them. There I was a simple girl looking for the meaning of things. Not knowing were my next meal will be. Thinking how I'm going to make ends meet. Then a yellow beautiful canary showed up just in front of me. It was all happy when it found all sorts of edible things to eat: wild flowers, worms, bugs, and bread crumbs from someone's else meal. How small things like these, reminded me, that I'm more worth than a small yellow bird on Manhattan street."

Visit the marketplace to purchase Wild Flowers on Manhattan Street Products.

Miss Kelly Green / Original Acrylic On Canvas

1. 
2. 
   
3. Title: Miss Kelly Green
4. Date: January 2019
5. Location: Orlando, Fl
6. Style: Abstract
7. Medium: Acrylic & Molding Paste on Canvas
8. Dimensions: 20 in x 16 in
9. Colors: Green, Brown, Beige, Black, White
10. Artist: Victry
11. VictoriaLeeJones.Com
12. 
    
13. Playtime Anytime Anywhere ~ by Victry
    
    "How fun our world is when we find friends to meet
    Upside down it may be, but it won't stop me from being me
    Playtime is anytime, playtime is anywhere, playtime anytime anywhere
    Topsy turvy is what they say, I say ten is the top count to hide and play
    1...2...3...ready and hide, 4...5...6...ready to find, 7...8...9 ready or not, 10 here I come!
    Playtime is anytime, playtime is anywhere, playtime anytime anywhere
    Working hard is what grown ups always do,
    no wonder they have a frown like a clown, and so would you
    I wish they can find time to smile and play and be a youth
    If playtime is what they can learn from us, then the world would be the place they want!
    Playtime is anytime, playtime is anywhere, playtime anytime anywhere
    You may be ready, you may be not, that doesn't matter, because here I come!
14. 
    
15. Visit shop to purchase Miss Kelly Green original.
16. Visit the marketplace to buy Miss Kelly Green products.
17. 
    

My New Victoria Lee Jones Website!

"Every Art Has It's Story ... Every Story Has It's Victry."

I'm excited to announce that my new website VictoriaLeeJones.Com is up and running! My new website is where I will be displaying my latest Art and Gift Creations. It was fun designing my website and adding my personal touch. My husband was loving and so patient in teaching me the process. I learned so much from this experience. It was three months of labor of love. There were sleepless and late nights, but it was worth it! 

Come visit my website and check my latest items from my Marketplace at: VictoriaLeeJones.Com ❤

Blooming Pollen Makes A Beautiful Mars Rose Garden / Original Acrylic On Canvas

Blooming Pollen Makes A Beautiful Mars Rose Garden

Original Acrylic On Canvas

Title: Blooming Pollen Makes A Beautiful Mars Rose Garden

Date: December 2018

Location: Orlando, Florida

Style: Abstract

Medium: Acrylic & Molding Paste on Canvas

Dimensions: 20 in x 16 in

Colors: Red, Black, Blue, Gray

Artist: Victry

VictoriaLeeJones.Com

Blooming Pollen Makes A Beautiful Mars Rose Garden. ~ Poem by Victry.

"Blooming pollen follow me, through the city sidewalks they accompany me. I see them in every flower shop, on every tree. On my car and on my knees! I sneeze all day, at night I can't sleep. My eyes are puffy, I can hardly see. Three times a day I reach out for my antihistamines. These blooming pollen should be shipped to Mars, where Elon Musk is planning to establish a human hub. These blooming pollen is what Mars will need, to help form a true colony. Up there they need trees, flowers, lady bugs, and bees! I'm sure these blooming pollen will make Mars a beautiful rose garden indeed. And forget me, I have here on Earth all the blooming pollen I truly need!"

  Visit Shop

Androids Anonymous / Original Acrylic On Canvas

Androids Anonymous

Original Acrylic On Canvas

• Title: Androids Anonymous
• Date: December 2018
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Style: Abstract
• Medium: Acrylic & Molding Paste on Canvas
• Dimensions: 16 in x 20 in
• Colors: Blue, Black, Silver, White, Gray, Yellow
• Artist: Victry
• VictoriaLeeJones.Com

Androids Anonymous ~ By Victry

"They are not there to listen to you. They are there to hijack your brain. To overtake your thoughts and add theirs. It's a fight between your gray matter and their sophisticated circuitry. But, you paid for it. Yes, you spent every cent for it. You went with Chase that day when you purchase it. Now, this thing, knows your every thoughts. It knows your whereabouts. It's clever. It's smart. It's a super computer! But, do yourself a favor, stop feeding it. Stop inquiring it. Stop carrying it around. Tell it who is the boss. If you don't, it will continue to control you. Come on, it's your only chance to win your life back! Come on, do it! Or else you will end up like them, a pile of trash.

Androids Anonymous."

  Visit Shop

Horacio The Spanish Bull / Original Acrylic On Canvas

HORACIO THE SPANISH BULL

ORIGINAL ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

Title: Horacio The Spanish Bull

Date: December 2018

Location: Orlando, Florida

Style: Abstract

Medium: Acrylic & Gesso on Canvas

Dimensions: 16 in x 20 in

Colors: Gray, Black, White, Light Brown

Artist: Victry

VictoriaLeeJones.Com

Horacio The Spanish Bull by Victry.

"Horacio was one of the most docile bulls you could have ever met. He was born and raised in a Spanish hacienda surrounded by cows, pigs, horses, goats, and sheep. All such were considered to be his farm family. One day a fire broke out in the barn, the animals were trying to find a way to escape, but couldn't. Horacio was never trained as a fighting bull. So he never had a need to use his horns. However he had to act quickly to save his friends. He remembered when he was young how his grandfather used to be trained for a bullfighting event. Horacio stepped back several feet away from the barn door. All eyeballs were on him. On the count of three he charged! The barn door flew opened. All of the animals were able to escape thanks to the brave, but kind Horacio!"

Visit Shop

The African Element / Original Abstract On Canvas

The African Element

Original Abstract On Canvas

The African Element embodies the texture and colors of Africa. The color green, red, black, yellow, and brown all together reminds me of the rich African textiles and designs. I have always had a fascination with exploration and discovery. Recently I found out that some of my ancestors came from Sub-Sahara Africa. I can't wait to one day explore that region!

• Date: December 2018 
• Style: Abstract 
• Medium: Acrylic & Gesso on Canvas 
• Dimensions: 20 in x 16 in  
• Colors: Green, Red, Black, White, Yellow & Brown  
• Artist: Victry

"You are an explorer deep down in the African jungle. It is the turn of the 19th century. You and your team have been in a digging site since early morning. Finally you made a breakthrough! One by one, the artifacts started to peek out from the ground. But then suddenly a dark cloud that brought with it a fierce downpour overtook the camp. Because of the heavy rain the makeshift campsite tent caved in. As a last resort, everyone ran for safety in a nearby cave. The cave was dark and misty. You can hear the sound of the hundreds of bat wings fluttering from different directions. As one lantern after another lit up the cave, colorful drawings started to emerge from its walls. The whole team were giddy with excitement from this newest discovery! Everyone, included yourself, were mesmerized by the raw beauty of the paintings and the story behind it. The walls tells of a story of a civilization that enjoyed a rewarding life. One painting struck your fancy. It was a painting of a salamander. The animal was red in color and it had around it what seemed like yellow, black, red, and green peppers. Then you noticed a lovely scent. You bend down and see a tiny bush. It was a bush of a white African Iris. It's color was breathtaking! Interesting enough next to it was a black pepper bush. You couldn't resist! You plucked out a small pepper. Then you had a bite. And the rest is history." -The Adventure of The African Element By Victry



Please visit my shop to purchase: The African Element Original on Canvas.

Will soon be adding prints of The African Element on my shop.

Bold Girl / Original Abstract On Canvas

Bold Girl by Victry

Bold Girl

Original Abstract On Canvas

Bold Girl is about a girl meeting the uncertainties of life with conviction and boldness. In the painting Bold Girl has come out of her shell. There she had been since she was born. In that shell she felt safe, and secure. But now that she is not a little girl anymore she has to take on a new venture in life.

• Date: December 2018 
• Style: Abstract 
• Medium: Acrylic & Gesso on Canvas 
• Dimensions: 20 in x 16 in  
• Colors: Blue, Black, White, Gold & Silver  
• Artist: Victry

"Sometimes when we can't see what's deep down in the water, we start to imagine all sorts of things like sea monsters with googly eyes, long tentacles, and sharp teeth. But as soon as the sun reflects the truth underneath the layers of the ocean, we are less afraid, calmer, and crazy enough to jump into that shark infested water! You go Bold Girl! Go!" - Bold Girl Poem by Victry



Please visit my shop to purchase: Bold Girl Original On Canvas.

Or to purchase the Bold Girl prints on canvas: Bold Girl Prints on Canvas.

Sculpture Daniel Agdag and His Paper City

As of lately I have been into my art phase. I haven't done drawing or painting for a while. And boy how I sure miss it! So the other day when I went to Barnes and Noble to get my art fix I came across a magazine that had these photos of vintage-looking Art Deco Steampunk creations. Immediately I wanted to know the artist behind these awesome miniature cities!

I found out that the creator behind these amazing intricate buildings and sculptures is the Australian-based artist Daniel Agdag. And what I found out to be so interesting about this artist was that he had majored in photography and minored in painting. I was almost certain that he had majored in architecture. Or that he had some experience in construction. I was surprised when I read that his 'sketching with cardboard' creations was all self-taught and that are made without a blueprint, totally unplanned.

Daniel reveled in an interview with Notes On The Road how he is able to make these intricate creations. "I don't have a photographic memory but I do have a strong attention to detail. When I walk around a city I'll look at the details: I'll look at the pipe work or a little junction box- all sorts of things, and I retain those little elements."

I am always blown away by individuals like Daniel who with a little skill, and a lot of imagination can come up with a work of art all on their own!

Time to bring out the sketch book!

My Monet Calendar

My new 2014 Monet calendar

So last week I went looking for my new calendar to hang in my purple guest bathroom. For the past several years my calendars were all about old Paris. So after hubby and I ate at Cracker Barrel we hit the Barnes & Noble. Hubby went straight to his history section and I went to hunt for my calendar. I looked around. And there was no Paris calendar in sight. I saw a few that were okay, but I decided to wait for a later time to get the one that I really wanted.

Over this past weekend we went to Office Depot. I had to get inserts for my planner. Afterward again I was looking for my Parisian calendar. I saw a Parisian one, but somebody ruined the pictures by adding some awful neon lights to these what seemed to look like fantastic pictures. Who could have done such awful thing? It had to be Mr. Bean. That was definitely his signature look!

Anyhow after seeing the ugly neon lights on all other calendars I came to a soothing scene, Monet. Hummmm, peace at last!

Hubby is not a great fan of Monet. He thinks that Impressionism was unfinished painting done by lazy artists. I don't share his thought at all! I love lazy Sunday's afternoons things. Reading a good book. Bird watching. Drinking tea while knitting. And that is the feeling I get when I see a Monet.

Here are some my favorites Monet Paintings:

This one will look fantastic in my dining room!

This one with the little boy is one that I would love to hang in my Paris Room!


All are just beautiful!

6 Steps To Unleashing Your Creativity

As an emerging artist I always wanted to know how the big artist got their creativity. What moved these artist to write that big novel, to sketch that flying machine, to compose that awesome musical piece? What was their  "aha" moment that helped them go from an idea to a masterpiece? Everyone at one time or another has had that special moment. Though many times we don't capture that moment. So I asked myself, "How can I unleash that creative moment"?

Have you had a great idea at night before going to bed and the next day you completely forgot about it? The best ideas for me come always when I least expected. At those times I had wished that I dotted down my ideas. But buy the time I think about it I fall asleep. So relying on my memory to retrieve a great idea the night before was out of the question.

There are a couple of things I started to do to capture that aha moment. I would make sure to have with me at all times a small notebook, so when I do get that idea I will write it down right away. And second I started with what I do best, I wrote a List. Instead of writing a to do list in my planner. I started to write a creative list and you know what, it worked! Here is what I did...

6 Steps to unleashing your creativity:


1- Create your own Creative Space: You could choose to have a creative space. It could be your own studio, be it a room or corner in your house. Within that creative space you can start with having a simple pocket notebook, a journal, a scrapbook, a drawing pad, a photo album, a box, your computer, anything that you can write, draw and file. I for instance have my trusty planner were I dot down my ideas and inspirations.

2- Choose Your Passion: What talks to you? Is your Passion:

Art or Writing or Decorating or Fashion or Music or Sewing or Photography or Movies or Poetry? Choose that one Passion that you want to develop and make it your own. Vintage has been my passion. And so is Art and writing. 

3- Make a list of your Favorite Things: This is a list of your favorite things, people or places that you absolutely love that most describe You. Develop your list as much as you can. And keep your list handy for when you have that oomph moment. Capture that moment and write it down.

Example of Favorite Things from the Sound of Music:
Roses kittens kettles mittens packages ponies streudels bells schnitzel geese dresses sashes snowflakes winters

These are a few of my favorite things: Victorian, Edwardian, Jazz music, Art Deco, Paris, dogs, cafés, hats, cameos, travel, bikes, orchids, bonsai trees, porcelain, trains, butterflies, and black and white designs.

4- Develop your list of Favorite Things: With a few descriptive words using your five senses if possible, describe what you like about that particular Favorite Thing. You can see this with the now more descriptive list of the Favorite Things from the Sound of Music:

Raindrops on roses whiskers on kittens

Bright copper kettles
warm woolen mittens

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

I love the Victorian era because of it's elegance and femininity. Jazz music is soothing to me. Dogs are cute, smart, and so lovable. The Orchids delicate smell and designs are out of this world! The Monarch butterflies, was delicately stencils by the best designer ever!

5-Construct your own Inspirational Board: Start adding a two or three-dimensional concept that describes well your Passion and the list of your Favorite Things. You can find inspiration in magazines, the internet, fabric shop, the mall, or even in your own closet. Lets say that your Passion is for Fashion. So you are going to look, find, collect, compile from magazines or bookmark everything that you absolutely love about fashion in addition to your Favorite Things. You will notice that your Passion and your list of Favorite Things is starting to take shape.

I have a photo album where I file images of my passion and favorite things. Also my trusty planner is where I draw and sketch my ideas and designs. My computer is filled mostly with vintage photos of people, places, and things that I absolutely love. 

6-Merge Your Passion & Your Favorite Things: Let’s say you chose Fashion as your Passion and rain as one of your Favorite Thing. You just love the sound, smell of rain, and how it gently falls from the sky and water the roses. Now add your Passion for fashion and rain to the equation. Hmmm a rosy red trench coat with a paisley raindrops pattern, viola! As you think and develop these two concepts you are going to come up with even more ideas of how rain can become a fashion statement.


My Bohemian Girl art Collection was born for my love for cameos, vintage hats, and travel. And the idea for Victoria Lee Jones came about for my love of Victorian and Edwardian times, time travel, vintage shops. and cafés.

Everyone is born creative! So go ahead and unleash your own creativity!

Photo:Library of Congress

The Archives: The Gibson Girl

Have you ever heard about the Gibson Girl? The picture above is by Charles Dana Gibson. He was an American graphic artist that created his pen sketch collection of the Gibson Girl. His designs was an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent American woman at the turn of the 20th century.

Mr. Gibson works were depicted in major publications like Life magazines, Harpers Weekly, and Collier's. From late nineteenth and early twentieth Gibson's fictional images were extremely popular. There was merchandising of "saucers, ashtrays, tablecloths, pillow covers, chair covers, souvenir spoons, screens, fans, umbrella stands", all bearing her image.

Some people argue that the "Gibson Girl" was the first national standard for feminine beauty. All I could say is that I totally love this art! Mr. Gibson made sketches look pretty and delicate.



This is my Gibson Girl tote bag that I had bought several years ago from the Victorian Trading Company. It is still one of my favorites!




And by the way Victorian Trading Company carries several designs of the Gibson Girl. Just the other day I told my hubby that we were down to just two drinking glasses. And when I went to check out the latest thing in this store I was excited to see these pretty Gibson Girl glasses!


Perfect for a party with girlfriends!



Research: Wikipedia. Photo: Creative Commons. Copyright Has Expired.


The Archives: Post's from my old blog The RetroChic Corner. Original Post Date: 02/17/10

The Archives: Rainy Day in Paris

This same painting I have in my living room. When I first say this painting I knew that it was coming home with me. I have always loved raining days! I just find rain so refreshing. After it rains doesn't the air smell nice? It is something that has made me feel so alive!

This painting is called "Rainy Day, Paris Street", and it was painted by Gustave Caillebotte in 1877. Ever since I bought this picture I always wondered where the artist got his inspiration for his art piece.

And here it is:



This is Gare Saint-Lazare which is one of the six large terminus train stations of Paris. The Gare Saint-Lazare has been represented in a number of artworks. It attracted artists during the Impressionist period and many of them lived very close to the Gare St-Lazare during the 1870s and 1880s. Some of these artist were: Édouard Manet, Jean Béraud, and Claude Monet.

So today it happened to be pretty cloudy almost like it wanted to rain. It wasn't rain that had come, but it actually got chilly today here in Florida! And can you believe that I didn't take my coat with me. After half an hour later being in the cold I felt under dressed. After all this time of waiting for a cold front, and here I was so unprepared. I did wear a hat, knitted skirt and my closed black and white retro shoes, but it wasn't warm enough.

Tomorrow though, I am wearing my whole winter ensemble! I am so looking forward to it!




P.S. Just finished watching the movie "Rear Window" by Alfred Hitchcock. I think this is one of the best movies that he did. And Grace Kelly looked so glamours!


Photos and Research: Creative Commons Flickr & Wikipedia.



The Archives: Post's from my old blog The RetroChic Corner. Original Post Date: 11/12/09

The Archives: Street Artist

The other day I told my hubby that I was ready to start drawing again. For several years I have been creating my retro pop art the Bohemian Girl Collection. It's been a while since I got into my artistic frame of mind. Over the years I realized that I have a short attention span when it comes to my creativity. For instance several months ago, I was in the mood to paint the walls of my house. Sure enough after I completed most of that project I was ready to move on to something different.

Now that I am again into my drawing mood, I am going to start dusting off my drawing supplies and start putting it to good use again. Who knows I may one day be a famous artist working in the streets of Paris!


These street artist from Paris could be one day my coworkers...



So I don't think you need canvas to paint. What a great idea!




Perhaps I could sing a little, that way I get peoples attention. I am taking notes.




What if I lost my voice after I sang the whole week? I would have to move on to Plan B: Wear a stripe outfit, layer my face with white makeup, and smile.



Give these artist a round of applause for their creativity!




Have a fun weekend!



Photos: Creative Commons


The Archives: Post's from my old blog The RetroChic Corner. Original Post Date: 10/16/09

The Archives: Hanging Out With The Girls

September is here and school is in session. Here I present to you "Hanging Out With The Girls" from my Bohemian Girl Collection. After school Abby will be hanging out with the girls for some fun time at the soda place. This simple and yet cute collage concept reminded me of my high school years, when after studying very hard I had some fun time with my school friends.

As you have noticed Abby is wearing her signature Flapper hat with her flower, which matches lovely with her retro outfit. In addition because she is attending school she is also wearing her glasses. So she not only looks smart, but she also looks very fashionable.


You can purchase my cute "Hanging Out With the Girls" T-Shirt at my Bohemian Girl Shop.


You are welcome to visit my Bohemian Girl Collection designs at my online store.


And for all of you students out there, have a fun school year!





The Archives: Post's from my old blog The RetroChic Corner. Original Post Date: 09/02/09

The Archives: On The Train Station

This is my design "On The Train Station", from my Bohemian Girl Collection! I had use one of my older version of Milly from The Espresso Express and gave it a more Retro Pop look.

My inspiration for this art piece comes from my love of traveling. I always loved the fact of how back in the days when train traveling was the most popular form of transportation. The elegance and beauty of the ladies back then have inspired me for my art fashion. So I wanted to bring back a little bit of that history through my new design concept.
This year for our 10th year wedding anniversary my husband took me to one of my favorite towns in Florida. Then to my surprise he took me to a train station and asked me if I wanted to go on a train ride. " Of course, I would like to take a train ride! Thanks sweetie!" I was so elated and touched by this surprise that I was tearing and happy at the same time.

You can visit my Biography to learn more about my passion for art at:
About Carmen Johnson

And for my "Bohemian Girl Collection" shop you can visit at: bohemiangirlcollection



The Archives: Post's from my old blog The RetroChic Corner. Original Post Date: 08/12/09

The Archives: Lots of Chocolate for Me to Eat!

This is one of the ladies by my favorite artist Alphonse Mucha! This Salmagundi tin box was filled many years ago with delicious chocolates. It is now a keepsake that I keep in my Paris room.

Whenever I think about chocolates, the scene of My Fair Lady comes to mind when Eliza Dolittle sings "Lot's of Chocolate For Me to Eat."This movie is one of my favorite classics of all time! Audrey Hepburn was terrifically funny and witty in this film. Whenever I have tried to imitate her Cockney accent, my husband would laugh at me. But then I will start singing, " Lots of Chocolate for me to eat, Wouldn't It Be Loverly?"

Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias Tin from Hersheygifts.comWhat is the Hershey Process?

The Hershey process milk chocolate, was invented by Milton S. Hershey, founder of The Hershey Company , is able to be produced more economically, by being less sensitive to freshness of the milk. Although the process is still a trade secret, experts speculate that the milk is partially lipolyzed, producing butyric acid, which stabilizes the milk from further fermentation. This compound gives the product a particular sour, "tangy" taste, to which the American public has become accustomed, to the point that other manufacturers now simply add butyric acid to their milk chocolates.


Can you tell that I love Chocolates?


The Archives: Post's from my old blog The RetroChic Corner. Original Post Date: 07/14/09

Information: Wikipedia

The Archives: Stepford Factory

Artists from around the world are committed to draw once a year. They call it "Drawing Day." So last year, on the Drawing Day, I went ahead and brushed up on my drawing. Back then, I haven't drawn for some time. I had to kind of practice shapes and forms to get my hand to the artist mode. It took me awhile until I finally felt comfortable with drawing in pencil again.

"Now what should I draw?" I asked myself. I wanted to draw something totally different from my usual Bohemian Girl Collection. I wanted it to be unique and unusual, but still in the Retro Pop Art category. I thought then of something that reminded me of Retro living. So the Stepford Wives movie came to mind. Yes, I have to admit I liked that movie. It's funny because I love to be the typical Homemaker Wife. Even though the movie was kind of making fun of the cookie cutter wife, I thought that it made my homemaker skills look easier.

I started to make a mannequin form, that was fitted with an apron and I added a touch of sparkle with a pearl necklace. Then I drew a face of a mannequin, which as you can see I added for the background effect. Then I repeated the mannequin forms and just changed her dress colors, to give it that Pop Art look. And viola, my freshly made Retro Pop Art " Stepford Factory" came about!


My "Stepford Factory" design is being featured below in this Jumbo size tote bag! Click the bag to visit my Bohemian Girl Shop!




You can visit my shop at anytime and see my other retro pop designs at Bohemian Girl Shop!


Have a fun weekend!


P.S. If you happened to enjoy the Stepford's Wives movie, you are for sure going to enjoy the article "How To Be a Stepford" on the Time Warp Wives website.


My Stepford Factory design is copyrighted by Carmen Johnson.



The Archives: Post's from my old blog The RetroChic Corner. Original Post Date: 07/10/09