The Velvet Pixel Studio

We welcome original visual and written art from women over 50 who are living life with power and creativity in the third chapter. Submissions may include paintings, drawings, photography, poetry, essays, or short reflections. Please visit our submissions page for guidelines on what we consider and how to share your work.

Copyright Notice
All artwork and writings featured in The Velvet Pixel Studio are the sole property of their respective artists. These works are protected under copyright law. You may not copy, reproduce, or repost any content without the prior written consent of the artist.


Acrylics on canvas board, 2025. A meditation on resilience and transformation.

Storms of Grief (Diptych) — Acrylics on canvas, 2025. Ship and lighthouse navigating sorrow and survival.

Acrylic and charcoal on smooth artist’s board, 2020. A portrait of Darrin Brown, embodying profound resilience, wisdom beyond his years, and honest love. He is both heart and strength — my anchor, my son, my survival.

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