Artwork by Vena Paylo | paintings & mixed media

Welcome and thanks for dropping by! My artwork is a visual love letter to music and graphic design, with dashes of humor and mystery. I hope it inspires you to revisit your favorite album covers and celebrate the joyful intersection of art and music.

Mixed Tapes | musings

Mommy’s Little Helper

Mommy’s Little Helper

He scooted closer to her on the couch. His thigh hair catching like Velcro in the sticky mesh of her stockings. She felt both flattered and resentful that he was coming on to her. He asked if she wanted more wine. She nodded, stared numbly out the window at the...

Bait & Switch

Bait & Switch

The glare from the diamonds obscured her view of his liquid mistress. Hand-made collage. I use vintage magazines, cut and glued onto thick white paper, no photo-editing software is used.

Wander or Bust

Wander or Bust

He sat in the car and waited. Sweat ran down his face, past his ear. He smelled of smoke and Wrigley’s Doublemint gum. He lit another cigarette and took a swig from his flask. And he waited. Source materials Hand-made collage. I use vintage magazines, cut and glued...