I have been greatly influenced by the works of the Old Masters.  Be it painting, sculpture or jewelry, my approach to each subject is the same. I draw on the past while keeping my eye on the future and my fingerprint on each work. This inspiration continues to exert itself upon me, whether my art is representational or seemingly abstract.

Of late, I have been inspired by the Renaissance period. My current focus is working with gouache,  water color and dry pigment on raw canvas, to create what I call "Painted Tapestries." A new technique for me. I love the intense colors and results which may be achieved with this method. Jewelry, as well as Bronze's, are cast in the lost wax method.

Sculptures commissioned from various porcelain companies have been exhibited worldwide.  Works have been presented to such dignitaries as Pope John Paul 11, Former First Lady Betty Ford, Queen Elizabeth, Countess Catherine Bobrinsky, and Former Prime Minister Golda Meir.

I enjoy what I do and I am grateful for the gifts with which I was born.

Please visit this link to read an Interview with Dolores Valenza conducted by Rocío Heredia.

Thomas Graham - Pratt Institute
Barbara Meise - Pratt Institute
Studio Jewelers - NYC
Rocío Heredia - NYC
Pascal Rocco - NYC - privately
Isaac Soyer, Bruce North - Brooklyn Museum of Art School
Jane Low-Beer - Low-Beer Studio NYC
Valentin Yotkov - his studio NYC, an inspiration to any artist
Fordham University - Cannot leave out Dr. E.Carr-Art History
Continuing my studies there NYC

Illumination Techniques Updated - Brooklyn College IRPE (Egg Tempera, Gouache and Gold Leaf).
Island Celebration of the Arts - North Hero, Vermont.
Private Classes - my studio NYC.
Seminars at various studios.
Trade Shows.

St James Cathedral Basilica - Brooklyn, NYC. December 2003.
John Stobart/Kensington Gallery - Naples Florida
Artbuilders - Jersey City, NJ
Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Brooklyn, NYC
St James Cathedral Basilica - Brooklyn, NYC
The Catholic Museum - NYC
Brooklyn College - IRPE- Brooklyn, NYC
Pratt University - NYC
Ray Gallery - NYC
Galleries in USA and Canada
Island Celebration of the Arts Vermont
BTDesign Art Gallery - Ravenna, Italy
BWAC, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition - Brooklyn, NYC
BWAC, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition - Brooklyn, NYC
Gallery 364 Brooklyn, NY

Bishop Thomas Daily, NYC
Morgan Oil Co. - Alabama
Rosary for Life - NYC
Marian Museum - NYC
Interior Designs - Mass.
Private and Corporate Designs

Cybis Studios NJ USA
Hutschenreuther - Germany
Lenox - NJ USA
Gorham - RI USA
Royal Doulton - England
Lance - USA
Anna Perenna - USA
Perennis - England
Private and Corporate

HONORABLE MENTION – Gallery 364 Brooklyn, NY “MARZIPAN”.May 2011

FIRST PRIZE - Gallery 364 Brooklyn, NY “SYMBIOSIS”. November 2010

Dolores Valenza is the winner of the BTDesign Master of 2004  Sculpture Award.