Christmas on Willow Street in Brooklyn Heights

Old friends, new friends. the party went on till the wee small hours of the morning on Willow Street in Brooklyn Heights. I always enjoy the conversations with friends that you may only see once a year but then I came to realize that it's that moment that is special and one that you remember....
The host always provides the best food and everyone is in the holiday SPIRIT...spirit and more spirit...and the Christmas Tree was just decorated with the most beautiful ornaments, as well as those decoratively arranged in the apartment that just held my attention to continue admiring.

I want to thank the hosts for always inviting me; it is more than special when you connect with those that bring happy thoughts and will hold memories until we meet again and have a glass of cheers and a moment to share...the best in the New Year.

Christmas Oh those Happy Holidays

Some might say, home is where the heart is; home is a Christmas where friends meet family; or in some cases your friends are your family.

Those moments that remain cherished memories are bright lights in the dark of night.

Beautiful Collection at FIT Everything Just So

Everything Just So

If Beauty is to behold, fashion certainly made clothes to fit the figure of desire...here is a smashing collection to inspire

Contemporary Woman

She allowed a perfect specimen
to slip away…
She’s a Contemporary Woman
In a vintage way…
“Are your possessions heirlooms?” He inquired.
“No…collections from my past.” She replied.
Ugh, but youth,
remains at bay.
“Safe!”…is all she can say.
She had no intention, to add
another possession
to her heirloom collection.
She’s a Contemporary Woman
in a vintage way.
She collects eyes,
the rest need not stay…

Maia Nero © 2000

Contemporary Woman

Jazz with Connection Works

While working with my arranger for my latest jazz tune titled
Impossible Situations…
I ran to the subway on W. 14th to hop the #2 train and made it to Park Slope to hear jazz by Connection Works…It took less than twenty minutes from the city, and I arrived at Grand Army Plaza two blocks away is the new Brooklyn Conservatory Concert Hall at the corner of Lincoln Place and Seventh Ave. If you enjoy jazz, then this is where you can hear some of the most incredible musicians, five to exact, play with inspirational rhythm and although at times a bit on the abstract, they worked harmoniously to capture new sounds that for a $10.00 ticket, these guys had my head swinging, toes tapping while dreaming of places inspired to roam, a beautiful space and stage could easy pack more listeners yearning to hear creativity at it’s best. Daniel Kelly on piano was running his fingers across those black and white ebony keys, and drummer Rob Garcia is always in the pocket. Check out Connectionworks.org a non-profit organization that truly brings talent to the stage above and beyond what they collect.
There next gig is January 14, 2012

Alumni Share Industry Experience

A first time event GRAD/TALK gave BFA Advertising students an opportunity to speak with graduates from 2008 - 2011, who currently are working in the industry. The informative conversation which I attended was met with great enthusiasm not only from the majority of students in the Advertising Design Program at FIT, but also the alumni, and faculty members that attended. Questions with regards to how the industry looks for fresh ideas and constant interaction with their clients was not only informative but lead to how the industry has changed from working with just an art director and copy-writer to involving a creative technologist to create a team of three. Students that graduated shared their personal experiences from how clients expect their graphics to appear to how you need to learn HTML, Flash, typeface, web design and digital media programs, which effectively maintains client’s presence in a global competitive industry but also gives an edge for the team to successfully create an effective ad campaign.

Maia Nero

Sculptured Leaves

Sculptured leaves pass by my window
Falling lightly to the ground
Auburn, ginger, sun-kissed brown
Colors whirling as winter approaches
Sharing memories of golden days
The warmth of summer
The light of day then Fall remembers
Winters Song.

Paintings and poetry by Maia Nero

Christmas in the Apple

Christmas in New York City is a most exciting time of the year; with visitors from all over the world, the city offers so many places and restaurants but decorations such as these Christmas hangings make one stop and rejoice in the spirit, excitement and joy of a New Year.

de Kooning at MoMA

I didn't expect to enthralled with the de Kooning, exhibit at the MoMA but after seeing a retrospective of his art, I was amazed at the process of change through his life that effected his work. A drawing of his then girlfriend whom he later married titled: Elaine is so beautifully rendered, he later transferred the image onto a 20 x 24" canvas oil colors that unveils his sense of passion for color and her. FIT students with ID are admitted FREE. Through January 9, 2012.