Hi Reader, I hope that you're enjoying the beginning of summer! I'm happy to share that one of my paintings is very close to being finished. Since you're part of my exclusive email community, you get to hear about it first. 😉 Read on to learn the inspiration behind my soon-to-be completed commission, a project that has brought me so much growth as an artist. Enjoy Sneak Peeks of The Magician - Self Portrait This painting is a collaboration with one of my collectors, and it has turned into a...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're doing great and enjoying the Spring season! I've been away from your inbox for a while, I know. 😅 Not only am I adjusting to life post-surgery, I'm also finishing up a commission, working on Patreon tiers, teaching at the college, and planning new artworks for shows. So yes, things have been busy, haha. My keyboard at the end of a long day 😅 But I'm making a concerted effort to be more consistent for you, my email subscribers. You're a very important part of my...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're having a wonderful summer! ✨ 2024 is turning out to be the year of changes. There's a lot going on in the social media landscape right now, which has made me re-evaluate which platforms to focus on. But the great advantage you have is that no matter what happens in social media land, you will always stay connected and updated on my new paintings and events through my newsletter. It's one of the perks you have as a subscriber to my list. 😉 On that note, read on to find...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're having an amazing December so far! This month has been busy, but also full of amazing events which I'm truly grateful for. I've also been cooking some nice things for you for the holidays. Read on to find out what's in store. Fun Night at Context Art Fair The "Breathing" installation wall at 33 Contemporary Gallery's Booth Yours truly with Sergio Gomez, Director of 33 Contemporary Gallery ✨ I had the privilege of attending the VIP Opening Night at Context Art Fair,...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I hope that you're having an amazing October! I'm excited to share with you the newest updates from my studio, including a new drawing fresh off the easel. ✨ Emergence, charcoal and pastel on dark gray paper, 7 x 5 inches, 2023 Sometimes after finishing a painting, it's good to have a refresher in drawing, which was the case for me with this small piece. The model reference is from Grafit Studio, which have some really great resources for artists, including reference packs. I...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're having an amazing start to the fall season! After a brief hiatus, I'm popping back in your inbox with some exciting updates and a new painting fresh off the easel. ✨ The Space Between Breaths, oil on panel, 14 x 14 inches, 2023 Apart from the commissions I’ve worked on, this marks the first original painting I’ve done after overcoming my artist block. What really helped make the process of creating this piece more enjoyable is approaching it from an intuitive place....
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you're having a great summer! I've been busy in the studio working on new paintings for a show in December. ✨ You'll be receiving sneak peeks of those paintings soon! But in the meantime, I'm bringing you part two of my brief email series about the stories behind my paintings. Today's spotlight belongs to a painting that was a breakthrough in my art practice and life, Resilience. Resilience, oil on linen, 24" x 30", 2018, Private Collection The idea for this painting came...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I hope that you're having a great summer! New things are brewing in the studio, which I'll be showing you soon. In the meantime, I thought it would be a good idea to start a brief email series about the stories behind my paintings. In the spotlight today is my painting Allegory of Rebirth. Allegory of Rebirth, oil on linen, 24" x 30", 2018. The imagery for this painting came from a dream I had before I left Puerto Rico. I dreamed of a purple/green tornado in the distance. There was...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope you're having a great start to May! 🌟 I'm happy to share with you exhibition photos from the show Cycles: The Stages of Motherhood at MIFA Gallery. It was a beautiful exhibition showcasing many varied artworks interpreting the theme of motherhood and nurturing. ❤️ I'm grateful to have my work included in this show and for the opportunity to share a wonderful night with many artists from the local community. The show closes on May 31st, so if you're in the Miami/Doral...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read