Mariana Castaneda

aDapperGal NYC

Sharing my creative journey through illustrations, digital art, pop art, blackout poetry, visual poetry, inspirational words, story-telling, and multimedia.

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Wanderlust

Wanderlust

"It's time. Go anywhere & capture adventure"

Believe in Yourself

Believe in Yourself

The Heart Way

The Heart Way

Oscar Wilde said "The heart was made to be broken" and sometimes we learn the hard way. But the good thing is: we learn from experience. 

Inspired by Bansky, street artist.

No Regrets

No Regrets

Inspired by Edith Piaf's song "Non, Je ne regrette rien" which translates to "No, I don't regret anything"

Unable or Unwilling?

Unable or Unwilling?

Be Shameless

Be Shameless

"Thar's what I think everyone should aspire to in life --being shameless" - Marc Jacobs

"So long as you are a slave to the opinions of the many you have not yet approached freedom or tasted its nectar" - Emperor Julian

Creating My World

Creating My World

I paint to escape the world

And to live in the world I imagine.

Ingus

Ingus

The Ingus is a Viking symbol that signifies "where there is a will, there is a way."

So ask yourself: Are you unable or unwilling?

 

 

Focus

Focus

"Focus on opportunities not problems" or see problems as opportunities to become better in any area of our lives.

Photo edited by MC

Base art work by Loui Jover, an amazing artist that loves to work over newspaper like I do.

For more of his work: www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/284005

Holiday Love

Holiday Love

"This holiday season we get to find the one that really makes a difference in our lives. More than ever before. Yep, Love has arrived"

Room to Breathe

Room to Breathe

"Another moment to sit...if only for a few minutes.

Morning. Evening. I just want to revive and be thankful"

Key to My Heart

Key to My Heart

"You never found the key to my heart"

Ambition

Ambition

Go beyond the challenges life puts in front of you and never give up.

A Writer's Heart

A Writer's Heart

"To have a writer's heart and spirit tattooed by passion" 

Unique Like Snowflakes

Unique Like Snowflakes

"No two are alike.

No two have the same purpose to be alive.

Follow truth to serve a single purpose.

Go...and discover it"

The Answer: Feel Good

The Answer: Feel Good

Bloom Like a Lotus

Bloom Like a Lotus

"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all" -Disney
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horation, than are dreamt of in your philosophy" -Shakespeare
. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" -Proverbs 3:5

On Writing

On Writing

"Many ask me how I feel.

I cannot feel anything except quiet satisfaction.

My attitude toward writing: I write merely to break, to live,

and to end the sounds of panic"

Promenade

Promenade

"And to explore the city, she loves"

New York City

New York City

"New York City --A world I'll never forget"

The Ideal Thought

The Ideal Thought

You can play around with the words. This message also pertains to other freedoms people are striving for, other than love.

Coffee (B&W)

Coffee (B&W)

The Strength Within

The Strength Within

"Strength has become my weapon"

Base photo by Aussiegall (Flickr)

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Wanderlust
Believe in Yourself
The Heart Way
No Regrets
Unable or Unwilling?
Be Shameless
Creating My World
Ingus
Focus
Holiday Love
Room to Breathe
Key to My Heart
Ambition
A Writer's Heart
Unique Like Snowflakes
The Answer: Feel Good
Bloom Like a Lotus
On Writing
Promenade
New York City
The Ideal Thought
Coffee (B&W)
The Strength Within
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