Justin
@valenti2justin.bsky.social
One of my paintings, which is called "Ocean of Love". It's bigger than the ones I normally do.
August 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
One of my paintings, which is called "Ocean of Love". It's bigger than the ones I normally do.
Sometimes I wonder why I'm even still here if I've accomplished everything that there is to accomplish in Maryland. Most people don't seem to care anymore--the world has changed and I don't feel like I'm accepted in the world these days.
Does anyone else who is 20+ and also an artist feel this way?
Does anyone else who is 20+ and also an artist feel this way?
July 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Sometimes I wonder why I'm even still here if I've accomplished everything that there is to accomplish in Maryland. Most people don't seem to care anymore--the world has changed and I don't feel like I'm accepted in the world these days.
Does anyone else who is 20+ and also an artist feel this way?
Does anyone else who is 20+ and also an artist feel this way?
I just deactivated my Facebook and my X account because I use both too much. I plan to keep my website, my BlueSky, my Threads, my Instagram, and my LinkedIn. I'm a professional man now.
June 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I just deactivated my Facebook and my X account because I use both too much. I plan to keep my website, my BlueSky, my Threads, my Instagram, and my LinkedIn. I'm a professional man now.
If the situation in DC gets worse to the point of it temporarily being unlivable outdoors or even above ground, I plan to spend a lot of time varnishing and animating my paintings in the family basement with my parents, assuming that we have power and survive.
June 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If the situation in DC gets worse to the point of it temporarily being unlivable outdoors or even above ground, I plan to spend a lot of time varnishing and animating my paintings in the family basement with my parents, assuming that we have power and survive.
I think I have one of the last MacBook Pro laptops in the world that doesn't have a computer chip that is made by Apple. It is also one of the last to include a Touch Bar.
June 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I think I have one of the last MacBook Pro laptops in the world that doesn't have a computer chip that is made by Apple. It is also one of the last to include a Touch Bar.
People should just tell me the truth and not sugarcoat anything or lie to my face. I deserve to know if something is going on which is preventing me from being part of your life. I don't deserve to be kept in the dark--like how am I supposed to know what to fix if you don't tell me?
May 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
People should just tell me the truth and not sugarcoat anything or lie to my face. I deserve to know if something is going on which is preventing me from being part of your life. I don't deserve to be kept in the dark--like how am I supposed to know what to fix if you don't tell me?
My art shop on Wordpress has now had over 1,000 visitors this year as of COB on May 16. However, only 8 orders have been placed with a 0.8% conversion rate.
You can visit my store to shop for new art here. jkvalenti2014.com/shop
You can visit my store to shop for new art here. jkvalenti2014.com/shop
*Cloudy Hillside - Artistic Expressions by Justin K Valenti
A painting that reminds me of what a hillside on a cloudy day looks like. It was created in my home art studio and it has beautiful colors!
Size is 11 inches by 14 inches … Read More*Cloudy Hillside
jkvalenti2014.com
May 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
My art shop on Wordpress has now had over 1,000 visitors this year as of COB on May 16. However, only 8 orders have been placed with a 0.8% conversion rate.
You can visit my store to shop for new art here. jkvalenti2014.com/shop
You can visit my store to shop for new art here. jkvalenti2014.com/shop
This might be my last year as an artist who owns their own art business. Many people don't realize how much artists rely on their customers and support from funding. At this point, losing disability benefits because of too much money in my bank account doesn't matter to me.
May 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This might be my last year as an artist who owns their own art business. Many people don't realize how much artists rely on their customers and support from funding. At this point, losing disability benefits because of too much money in my bank account doesn't matter to me.
I don't know if I'm going to survive as an artist or not. I do know this: I am struggling and without money from the grant that I was awarded in April and art sales, my funds for my art business are going to dry out very quickly and I'm going to find myself in debt based on how often I spend money.
May 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I don't know if I'm going to survive as an artist or not. I do know this: I am struggling and without money from the grant that I was awarded in April and art sales, my funds for my art business are going to dry out very quickly and I'm going to find myself in debt based on how often I spend money.
Reposted by Justin
The 13th Annual VisArts Rockville Arts Festival is vibrant today and full of amazing artwork and artists, like @valenti2justin.bsky.social! Come by Rockville Town Center to see incredible art until 5 pm today! @moderatelymoco.bsky.social
May 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The 13th Annual VisArts Rockville Arts Festival is vibrant today and full of amazing artwork and artists, like @valenti2justin.bsky.social! Come by Rockville Town Center to see incredible art until 5 pm today! @moderatelymoco.bsky.social
I wonder if there are any other successful artists who graduated from MCPS. It would be nice to meet some new people who went to public school but have graduated and create art now!
April 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I wonder if there are any other successful artists who graduated from MCPS. It would be nice to meet some new people who went to public school but have graduated and create art now!
I have a feeling that most people outside of my friends and family won’t know what I have accomplished as an artist and author until something happens to me. People in other countries will probably never buy my books or my art.
April 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I have a feeling that most people outside of my friends and family won’t know what I have accomplished as an artist and author until something happens to me. People in other countries will probably never buy my books or my art.
My art was featured in the video for Madison House Autism Foundation’s Autism After 21 Virtual Breakfast that aired on Friday morning. Some of you might remember that one of my paintings was selected for this show in February. You can see it at the end of this video!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=tbwp...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=tbwp...
Autism After 21 Virtual Breakfast 2025
YouTube video by Madison House Autism Foundation
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April 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
My art was featured in the video for Madison House Autism Foundation’s Autism After 21 Virtual Breakfast that aired on Friday morning. Some of you might remember that one of my paintings was selected for this show in February. You can see it at the end of this video!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=tbwp...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=tbwp...
Photos of my art from the past few days
March 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Photos of my art from the past few days
I am not moving and I will continue to live and work in Maryland for the rest of my life!
March 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I am not moving and I will continue to live and work in Maryland for the rest of my life!
Being on someone’s list of things they like or don’t like doesn’t matter to me. I am just going to continue creating and doing what I want to do in life. I will let you form your own opinion about me and whether you want me in your life.
March 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Being on someone’s list of things they like or don’t like doesn’t matter to me. I am just going to continue creating and doing what I want to do in life. I will let you form your own opinion about me and whether you want me in your life.
All of the pieces shown in this picture are in the process of being printed! Once these prints are delivered, they will be placed in mattes and frames and sold alongside my other pieces.
This graphic was created using Adobe Photoshop. Gotta use a computer to make these graphics.
This graphic was created using Adobe Photoshop. Gotta use a computer to make these graphics.
March 2, 2025 at 1:31 AM
All of the pieces shown in this picture are in the process of being printed! Once these prints are delivered, they will be placed in mattes and frames and sold alongside my other pieces.
This graphic was created using Adobe Photoshop. Gotta use a computer to make these graphics.
This graphic was created using Adobe Photoshop. Gotta use a computer to make these graphics.
Why in the world would my package go to somewhere in North Carolina when it was very close to being delivered here?
This is unacceptable.
This is unacceptable.
February 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Why in the world would my package go to somewhere in North Carolina when it was very close to being delivered here?
This is unacceptable.
This is unacceptable.
I just got a book on Amazon that is a best seller. It’s a picture book that has pictures from the recent war in Ukraine. I hope it’s worth it and not over priced like so many things are these days.
It’s probably going to be a very emotional book. I am looking forward to seeing the pictures.
It’s probably going to be a very emotional book. I am looking forward to seeing the pictures.
February 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I just got a book on Amazon that is a best seller. It’s a picture book that has pictures from the recent war in Ukraine. I hope it’s worth it and not over priced like so many things are these days.
It’s probably going to be a very emotional book. I am looking forward to seeing the pictures.
It’s probably going to be a very emotional book. I am looking forward to seeing the pictures.
Come support VisAbility Art Lab at our next art show on Sunday, March 9 from 1-3pm. Stop by, meet VisAbility artists, learn more about their work, and shop for original artworks to gift—or keep!
Snake artwork by me.
Snake artwork by me.
February 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Come support VisAbility Art Lab at our next art show on Sunday, March 9 from 1-3pm. Stop by, meet VisAbility artists, learn more about their work, and shop for original artworks to gift—or keep!
Snake artwork by me.
Snake artwork by me.
Starting to reconsider becoming certified in Information Technology. If I don’t have an office job at the end of the year (which might happen), the only thing my certificate will be good for is self improvement.
What do you all think? Should I finish on my own?
What do you all think? Should I finish on my own?
February 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Starting to reconsider becoming certified in Information Technology. If I don’t have an office job at the end of the year (which might happen), the only thing my certificate will be good for is self improvement.
What do you all think? Should I finish on my own?
What do you all think? Should I finish on my own?
I really hope that my peers are not still upset with me about my accomplishments. It’s been 10 years and I don’t deserve to be discarded like trash by them because of what I’ve accomplished.
February 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I really hope that my peers are not still upset with me about my accomplishments. It’s been 10 years and I don’t deserve to be discarded like trash by them because of what I’ve accomplished.
My art business was registered with the state of Maryland’s comptroller last year! We actually made our first payment to them in January this year, so we are a legitimate art business now.
February 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
My art business was registered with the state of Maryland’s comptroller last year! We actually made our first payment to them in January this year, so we are a legitimate art business now.
I’m not in a very good mood right now and I have band practice tonight, so I’m going to stay off social media until tomorrow. Have a good night everyone!
February 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I’m not in a very good mood right now and I have band practice tonight, so I’m going to stay off social media until tomorrow. Have a good night everyone!
I have no interest in hurting anyone on social media or in real life. What I am interested in is being social with other people and building relationships, and I can’t do that if there are rumors being spread about me.
February 22, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I have no interest in hurting anyone on social media or in real life. What I am interested in is being social with other people and building relationships, and I can’t do that if there are rumors being spread about me.