Making art with moments from the past reflected in the old photographs is something that captivates my interest. I am fascinated by those albums' figures, subjects, and compositions, especially from my family albums.
When I see it, I feel like they are a starting point of some of my paintings; not painting those facial details disconnects me from my true identity and lets me express a unique feeling.
And then, where I give life and color back to these scenes, the general shape of the figures became more emphasized.
In other words, the interpretation remains in the hands of the viewer. It's free. It can mean one thing to me and something else entirely to you. The absence of face in these paintings represents your family and my family too.
Finally, I developed stories that with stories behind them too. That is when the past becomes present, and the present will become the past.
The Day I Walk
acrylic on canvas, 12 x12 inches
Essence
Acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
We Are Always Together
acrylic on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
Yellow Tennis Balls at Wimbledon
acrylic on canvas, 30 x 30 inches
La “Morocha”
acrylic on canvas, 30 x 30 inches
Camila and Manuela
acrylic on canvas, 10 x 10 inches
Mom And Daughters After Lunch
acrylic on canvas, 10 x 8 inches
Manuela
acrylic on canvas, 10 x 10 inches
Maria Julian
acrylic on canvas, 10 x 10 inches
Shadows Of Remembrance
2014, oil on canvas, 36 x 36 inches
Siblings
2014, oil on canvas, 36 x 24 inches
The Parents in Hoboken, NJ
acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36 inches
There is Always a Story Behind the Story
Every Time I Create Art,
I Want to Convey Whimsical
and Style Art that Brings
Happiness to Life
Recent Works
I want to convey to the painting what I feel when I am painting it. The result is a harmonious appearance of shapes, colors, and intentionally invented patterns that tell a story of that moment of creation.
In my still-life paintings, I see the world differently, from countless angles, each different, unique and always important. They are beautiful without being sublime, and yet they can be sublime without being beautiful.
Reminiscences of "Lake Calima”
2004, oil on canvas, 40 x 30 inches
Tropical Fruits
2004, oil on canvas, 60 x 48 inches
Enjoyment
acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30 inches
Euphoria
acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30 inches
Love
acrylic on canvas, 40 x30 inches
The Tea Moment
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 20 inches
A Fresh Morning
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 20 inches
When We Need Art Inspiration
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 20 inches
Contentment
acrylic on canvas, 36 x 40 inches
Happy Flowers
oil on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
The House
oil on canvas, 60 x 48 inches
Flowers from The Arangos, El Camino
oil on Canvas, 24 x 24 inches
The Beautiful & the Sublime
Painting enriches my life
and keeps my soul alive.
It is a game between reality, imagination and creativity.
My Work
Apron: The Jobs, Patterns, Colors, and the Stories Behind Then
I dived into the magical world of DELANTAL, attracted by its feminine design, functionality, and its history. The apron has lived for thousands of years, mainly reflecting the political, social, and cultural climate of a period, adapting and remaining without changing its nature. DELANTAL—Apron. I think the apron is a symbol of women’s generosity and dedication to work. That is why in this series, DELANTAL —Apron: The Jobs, Patterns, Colors, and The Stories Behind Them, I want to exalt and convey the vital role this garment has played in women’s life. Its magic invited me to represent in these 18 works of art the aprons that, for some reason, touched my feelings the most. Lectures and thousand photos served as inspiration, as well as aprons of dear friends with their stories. Indeed, we all have an account. RED MORE
Polka Dots Make Wearing Apron Fun!
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
Fresh Air to Her Daily Chores
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
Happy Orchard
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
"The Artist" —My Apron
acrylic on canvas, 16 x 12 inches
My Friend, The Fancy Hostess
acrylic on canvas, 10 x 10 inches
Grandma's Christmas' Gift
acrylic on canvas, 10 x 10 inches
Sally's Passion for Aprons
acrylic on canvas, 12 x 12 inches
The Best Hairstylist
acrylic on canvas, 10 x 8 inches
Floral Flourishes
acrylic on canvas, 16 x 12 inches
Domestic Engineer
acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16 inches
La Costurera-The Dressmaker
acrylic on canvas, 12 x 12 inches
Garden Party Apron
acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16 inches
Let the Sun Shine
Shining skies make me happy. They light up the cool blue, green, and yellow, and the fiery red colors of the umbrellas, which seem to sing to life and cheer in joy. I admire beauty, nature, and the enchantment of the vivid colors that embraced my childhood and youth.
Before The Match
oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches
Museum Plaza
oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches
Play Day
oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches
Refreshing Summer Day
oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches
Hot Dogs in a Colorful Day
oil on canvas, 48 x 30 inches
Umbrellas At the Oasis
oil on canvas, 48 x 30 inches
My paintings are a visual narrative of moments of life and love, sometimes based on reality, sometimes derived from my imagination, or a combination of both. They reflect my passion for everyday objects and the beauty of the ordinary, an exaltation of the beauty of the variety of geometric forms. My interest is not in the things themselves but in using them to experiment with shape, color, and lighting.
I paint what I love and what I am. It is a game between reality, imagination, and creativity. Painting enriches my life and keeps my soul alive.
In me, inspiration flows, thanks to my husband's support, advice, and friendship, but mainly because of his immense love for me.
I was born in Cali, Colombia. I became passionate about a better environment and an improved quality of life; both principles championed while working as an environmental engineer in my native city.
In 1999, my husband and I moved to New York, where I decided to change my life to become an artist. I enrolled in the Art Students League of New York to study oil painting under the guidance of artist Leatrice Rose. In 2004, I lived in Los Angeles and painted in Venice Beach at Martin Lubner's studio under his tutoring.
By the summer of 2005, we moved to Alpharetta, Georgia, where I opened my first studio. I got involved in the local arts and cultural scene through my relationship with Heaven Blue Rose Gallery in Roswell, GA.
In the spring of 2009, after moving to San Antonio, Texas, I decided to take a hiatus from painting to read, explore and study the masters. Upon arriving in Austin in 2013, I resume painting in my home studio and become a member of The Bunkhouse Art Gang at Wenmohs Ranch at Cypress Mill, Texas, where a group of local artists meets inside a barn studio every Tuesday for a day of creative art and friendship.
I have exhibited my art at venues in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Austin.
When I see the objects around me, my imagination has no limit; their shapes and colors invite me to group them and create a story by painting not that reality, but reconstituting an anecdotal fact.
If I go back fifty years ago I can remember with some nostalgia the vintage kitchenware from the kitchens of my mom, my grandmother, and of my great grand grandmother.
I loved…their colors, elegance, and simplicity.
The Art of Tea
acrylic on canvas, 20 x 20 inches
Where There Is Tea There Is a Lot of Hope
acrylic on canvas, 20 x 20 inches
Elegant Lemons Jar
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 18 inches
The Texas Hill Country Vase
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 18 inches
After-Hours Coffee
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10 inches
Between The Exotic Table with Chess Patterns and The Wooden Spoon and Fork Set, Cheerful Lemons Dance in an Imaginary Green Salad.
acrylic on canvas, 20 x 20 inches
The Cheerful and Festive Table Is Ready to Celebrate the Best Moments with Friends
acrylic on canvas, 20 x 20 inches
The Fresh-Scented Herbs
for Sweeter Sleeping
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 24 inches
Limes Ready for A Good Summer Refreshment
oil on Canvas, 24 x 24 inches
Our Yellow Tureen
oil on Canvas, 24 x 24 inches
Chicken Salsa
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 8 inches
Dancing Beans
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10 inches
Holy Casserole
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 8 inches
Lively Teapot
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10 inches
Pyrex Rumba
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10 inches
Kitchen Party
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