VioletredStudio
Announcement
Hello and Welcome!!
Let me know if I can help. Do you have a different palette in mind? send me a note.
Are you buying more than one print? Use Code SETOFTWO for 10% discount on any two items and SETOFFOUR for 20% on any 4 items.
Find me everyday on Instagram @violetredstudio
or at home www.violetredstudio.com
Have a great day!
Violeta
Announcement
Hello and Welcome!!
Let me know if I can help. Do you have a different palette in mind? send me a note.
Are you buying more than one print? Use Code SETOFTWO for 10% discount on any two items and SETOFFOUR for 20% on any 4 items.
Find me everyday on Instagram @violetredstudio
or at home www.violetredstudio.com
Have a great day!
Violeta
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Reviews
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Lefty on Aug 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove this poster! Beautiful artwork. I purchased a second one for a friend, it is so lovely. Will definitely be back to buy more!
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Jenny on Aug 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful prints! Artist was super helpful and accommodated the bundle deal of the prints I wanted! The prints look beautiful in my law office.
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Paula on May 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love all of her stuff and she sends it packaged so nicely. Will be getting more art soon.
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Allison on May 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy mother in law loves it. Thank you for this beautiful artwork!
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Stephanie on Aug 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI have purchased several prints from this shop and every one of them has been absolutely fantastic. I've purchased some as gifts and everyone who has received one has loved them. I will definitely be buying some more in the future to complete the full collection.
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Debbie on Jul 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove, love these cards. So unique and fun. She is creative, talented and I love all of her work.
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Pamela on Jul 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove it!!! I am waiting she wanted to paint in a big size so I can put It in my living room.
Updates
Exited to share this new affirmation Prints perfect for back to School Decor and #DormRoom #WallArt
About VioletredStudio
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This is me! And my bitmoji Violet Red. I love red lipstick but not using anymore because of the 😷🤓 -
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Let me introduce you to My tribe! My team and the people behind the shop. -
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Frida was the first iconic women to become part of our collection! We love her. She inspires me very much. 🥰 -
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A quick note about me. Are we kindred souls?
Hey there!
My name is Violeta Barcenas. I am a Self-taught Nicaraguan mixed media artist and illustrator. I try to combine colors, patterns, and words to create pieces that inspire and bring joy. Violet Red is my dream.
I started painting since I was a little kid. My mom is a Watercolorist, so I grew up with a lot of art supplies and motivation. However, when it was time for college I went all in for Advertising, I wasn't confident enough that one could make a living as an artist. I guess we could say I Chickened-out of The Artist Life. Many many years later, I was in my thirties and got diagnosed with breast cancer, so it was either courage or courage. I started painting to cope. Got supplies and it all came rushing in. At that time I promised myself that if I survived it was going to be on my terms! With a long recovery ahead I turned focused on art, I wasn't good at first, but good enough to keep going (Or so I told myself). This is who I was choosing to be. This is who I am: an artist... The 8 year old inside me was jumping!
Why does one need to face death to deep dive into self-discovery? I don't know! But art saved me. I drew and painted for myself inspired by all things positive. A sort of affirmation for my everyday in art form. That's why my artwork is all about positive art. Then orders started rolling in, slooooowly and from then, after my Chemo, I realized this was something I could do. I decided to open a store in my hometown. That is the peak of my courageousness! The rush of life running through me. I was on fire at 36.
For political reasons we had to leave the country, the store, the family. We had to start over again. However, nothing was gonna stop me. Fortunately the internet was filled with new opportunities and I kept my clients and opened a little online shop. We moved around so much it was difficult to keep it going. We lived in Bolivia, in Honduras, in Panama, in Mexico, until finally we ended up in the DMV Area. I was a little discouraged to start over, but then my team stepped in! My husband and two daughters pushed me to get a license and start my business here...and then, in 2017 Violet Red Studio was born.
I do a lot of mixed media. I love ink and the versatility acrylics give me. However, recently (about 8 years ago) I discovered Procreate and Tayasui Sketches, drawing and painting apps you can use on an iPad. For a traveler like me, that is great news. It was hard! learning and re-learning but I am so happy I took the time because now I enjoy working digital as much as analogue.
I AM KNOWN For: (At least I think...)
The Iconic Women Collection
While living in Ciudad de Mexico, I was really inspired by Frida, and in 2016 The Iconic Women Series was born with a quirky portrait I did of Frida for my youngest daughter's bedroom. The project scaled really quickly as my two daughters got involved and started learning with me about amazing women in history. In Latin America, we have the "Sobre-mesa" Just chitchat after dinner "hanging out at the table". At that time, all sobremesa was spent talking about women! I loved it. everyone got passionate about it. So, now in 2017, the collection has 87 portraits.
Shop members
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Violet Red
Illustrator, Curator
The artist. This is me! Violeta Barcenas Chamorro. I am a self-taught Nicaraguan mixed media artist. I am in love with this project. This is my dream life so I hope that percolates in my art and I hope it brings you inspiration and joy.
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Violeta Bermudez
Photographer, Writer, Owner
The Writer. Violeta loves to tie art with stories. She loves to travel and you can, always, always, find her reading a cool novel. Someday I will read hers! She is in charge of everything "writing" e-vry-thing...so nothing would work without her!
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Cayetana Areas Barcenas
Curator, Assistant, Operations
The Manager. A cool maverick with many talents. Cate has worked her way up from cute toddler model to the youngest operations manager ever. (CC: Forbes Magazine) She is also a maker so I am sure we will be celebrating her opening her own shop soon.
Production partners
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Denik
UT, United States
print shop
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A Local Print Shop
Gaithersburg, Md.
Woman Owned Printing press in Gaithersburg,MD
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An online Print Shop
Charlotte, NC
Printer partner
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Pure Buttons
OH, United States
Buttons and sticker producer
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Online Print shop
NY, United States
Leading printer of magnets and stickers online
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Vida
Turkey
Print Shop Promoting Artists around the world.
Shop policies
Shipping
Customs and import taxes
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Wholesale availability
Please contact me directly to learn more about our wholesale program!
Custom and personalized orders
I am not taking any custom order at the moment. Hopefully will be back for that in January.
Sizing details
All greeting cards are 5x7" and we offer several sizes for prints that are available in the drop down menu when you are selecting your order. Hopefully soon I will have larger sizes!
Gift wrapping and packaging
available!!! custom tissue paper for boxes and they all go with a gift tag.