Art Shows at Rare Bird Coffee
Art in Photo by Michelle Wee at bluelarkdesigns.com
We appreciate creativity in many different facets, including the visual arts. Our café space was designed with the intention of sharing such art from local artists in a three month rotating art show to exhibit their work, bringing life to our walls and recognition to these very talented creators. We hope that you enjoy their work as much as we do when you visit us.
Now Showing
Loida Velilla
Slices of Life
May 4 - August 2, 2026
Under the Ocean
Acrylic on Paper
18"H x 22"W
Artist Statement
I have been painting in a variety of mediums, including acrylics and pastels. My focus is on mutuality of colors and design - including abstracts and bold impressionism. I work to instill a feeling of personal connection with each work of art, achieving a balance of color, design, overpainted highlights and drama. My art studios are in both Falls Church, VA and Bayamon, Puerto Rico (PR). I presented a solo exhibition at Politics and Prose in Washington, DC, have exhibited at Falls Church Arts Gallery, and active in several shows with the Lake Barcroft Art League of Falls Church. I conducted an interactive painting workshop at the Museum of Art in Bayamon, PR and have studied painting under two renowned artists - teachers; Carmelo Sobrino of San Juan, and Bryan Jernigan of Virginia.
I participate in int’l. art-painting workshops including
in Mexico, Spain and this year [2026] in Montenegro.
Instagram: @Loida_Artist
email: loida.velilla@gmail.com
