“Giving You Blue.”
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
“Beautiful Peace.”
An explosion of joy on paper.
I was really feeling what I was doing when I made this one, but felt I went too far, then not far enough. It no longer matters. The peace is complete!
Bold, confident lines of happiness weave together this tapestry of color - fingers in the shape of the symbol of peace.
(10 points if you caught the All Might reference)
18” x24”
Acrylic paint, acrylic paint pretending to be watercolors, oil pastel and silver leaf (this time) on watercolor paper. (very thick, very sturdy, very textured)
Completed 10/2024
Available.
“Earthy.”
Raw, textured works with all of its smudges and mistakes makes this piece feel “human”. Are we human if there are no errors?
This is the warmest, and earthiest piece I currently have in my collection, also the first piece completed without pencil as the foundation.
I prefer pencil, so I doubt I’ll do many more of them without it, but who knows.
18” x24”
Acrylic paint, oil pastel & gold leaf on paper.
Completed 10/2024
Available.
“And this is where things change.”
10/2024 marks the time where I began to embrace joy.
To paint what sparks my joy.
To flow.
To fall in love with the act of creation again.
18” x 24”
Acrylic, molding paste, oil pastel, & pencil on paper.
Completed 10/2024
Available.
“Cynthia.”
Inspired by the style of the 90s.
18” x 24”
Gold leaf, Acrylic, on paper
2024
“Francis’ Lemonade Stand.”
Elizabeth Catlett Mora’s works and themes deeply influenced my creation by inspiring me to channel the power, resilience, and grace of the Black women she portrayed in much of her art. Her ability to artistically communicate overcoming the hurdles of injustice with unwavering dignity resinated with me - reminding me of the timeless wisdom in making lemonade when life hands you lemons. This spirit of beauty and expression is something I sought to infuse into my work.
To honor her legacy and the techniques she pioneered, I chose to work with lino printing - a medium Elizabeth Catlett often employed to powerful effect. This decision allowed me to incorporate her forward-moving energy, taking a stand against adversity while simultaneously celebrating the grace and strength that define her artistic vision.
18” x 24”
Ink, Acrylic, Gold & Silver leaf on paper
On display at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center in a group show.
2024
Featured in the Top Five Art Shows in San Antonio!
“Grace.”
18” x 24”
Acrylic & gold & silver leaf on paper.
Completed 2024
AQUIRED.
“Melinda Sofia.”
18” x 24”
Oil, and acrylic on paper.
Completed 2018
Exhibited:
Eye of the Beholder Gallery, June 2024 San Antonio, TX
African American Atelier, August 2024 Greensboro, NC
Inquire.
“uriah.”
12” x 18”
Acrylic, spray paint, and oil on canvas.
Completed 2022.
“my mind…”
30” x 48”
acrylic paint, oil stick, oil pastel,
acrylic marker, paper, on canvas
2023
PRIVATE COLLECTION, Houston, TX.
“creation is sacred…”
24” x 48”
acrylic paint, oil stick, oil pastel,
acrylic marker, paper, gold leaf on canvas.
2023
PRIVATE COLLECTION, Houston, TX.