I create art in a variety of media, including watercolor on rice paper, pastels, photography, printmaking, pencil, and charcoal. I also write poetry, which has won awards and been published, and play a variety of musical instruments alone and in various ensembles. In addition, I have a strong educational background in science, math, and engineering. In whatever visual arts medium I work, nature is usually my subject, whether I am portraying a single flower or animal, or landscape. Sometimes, I feel that focusing on details can increase my understanding of a subject. However, I do try to maintain a balance between concentrating on important minutia and retaining the overall, far-reaching view. I find that many subjects in nature can seem fleeting and ephemeral, yet I feel that they possess a timeless constancy as well, and I attempt to communicate this. In my art, I like to explore how nature, imagination, literature, and science collaborate together to enrich our lives.

As an artist who specializes in sumi-e art, I am deeply passionate about exploring the relationship between art and spirituality. My artwork is a reflection of my innermost thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, and is intended to serve as a vehicle for self-expression, meditation, and contemplation. For me, sumi-e is the perfect medium.

Sumi-e, also known as Japanese ink painting, is a traditional art form that is deeply rooted in heart and vision. In my art, I strive to capture the spiritual essence of my subject. Whether I’m painting a landscape or an abstract expression, my goal is to create a piece of art that speaks to the viewer on a deeper level.

Ultimately, my art is a reflection of my own personal journey. Through my artwork, I seek to explore and express my own thoughts, feelings, and spirituality, while also providing a source of inspiration and reflection for others. Whether viewed as a simple piece of art or as a vehicle for meditation and contemplation, I hope that my work serves to uplift and inspire all who encounter it.

I am an artist, working in photography. I discovered my passion for photography in 2020. I love taking photographs of birds and flowers. I want my photographs to evoke the same sense of joy and happiness in those who view them as they do for me. I don’t edit any of my photographs, I like to show the beauty of nature as it is. I love being able to share incredible moments in time with the world through photography. Bright colors and sunny days are my favorite.

I work primarily in acrylics, guided by a deep passion for color. That passion was first awakened in a transformative college color theory class over 40 years ago.. At the time, the vast possibilities of color felt overwhelming, yet they opened a world that continues to inspire me today.

The heart of my art lies in the Ancient Hebrew pictographic language, where each letter is more than a symbol—it is a picture, a story, and a vessel of meaning. I am fascinated by how these ancient forms reflect the mindset of the past and invite us into timeless truths. In my paintings, I bring these letters to life, weaving them into layers of bold, vibrant color and sometimes into recognizable forms that carry the story further.

Most of my pieces were relatively small until some trusted critics agreed that the message of my art was “huge” and needed “a big canvas voice.” Since then, I have worked larger, louder, and bolder—bringing colors together dynamically, exploring deeper word studies, and creating larger pieces that speak with strength and clarity.

While my work can be appreciated for its aesthetic beauty alone, my hope is that it stirs something deeper. I want viewers to experience the meeting place of faith, history, and art—a place where ancient words shine again with living color.

My work revolves around themes of memory, rumination, mental health, and human experience, with a particular focus on the emotions of raising children in the absence of a “village.” My work expresses the longing I have for the life I knew growing up. It also explores the ways I am learning to love myself through cultivating mindfulness and practicing regular self-love, as well as nourishing my soul through being involved in art communities. It is introspection as much as it is a story of the life I have lived and of those who have been a part of it.

Art has always been an integral part of who I am. Since 2021 I have been regularly working in my art practice.

I use music and old photographs as my main inspiration. I find comfort in the music that was with me during my upbringing. Mostly boleros and pasillos, music styles popular in my native Ecuador. The songs are mostly romantic, with slow tempos, and many talks about treachery and broken hearts. These songs convey deep feelings of nostalgia and melancholy. I am currently working on a series titled after well-known boleros.

Growing up surrounded by music, my grandfather is a musician and my memories from childhood are filled with singing at family gatherings. I see my life as a rokola, an old-style jukebox, music always in the background for the highs and lows of life. For the joyous days dancing on the beach as a child with my aunts, great memories filled with laughter, and the darker times when I was diagnosed with cancer and the shock and fear took over me.

Art, for me, is a journey of seeking and synthesis—a bridge between the seen and unseen, a way to express what words cannot through color, form, and movement. My practice is rooted in both observation and intuition, responding to the outer world as well as the shifting inner landscape of thought and emotion. Each piece is as much about the process as the finished work—an invitation to be present, to experiment, and to follow where curiosity and spirit lead.

I am an eclectic artist, moving fluidly between representational and abstract work. I paint predominantly with acrylics, pastels, and watercolor, letting each medium guide the form of expression it best supports. Landscapes—earthly, emotional, and spiritual—are ongoing sources of inspiration. My work reflects a balance of discipline and discovery, where technical exploration meets openness to the unexpected.

Spirituality is deeply woven into my art. The act of painting feels like a quiet conversation with life itself, one in which intuition guides my hand and reflection shapes my vision. Change and transformation are central to both my path and my practice, and this awareness is mirrored in the evolving nature of my work.

My aim is to create art that resonates emotionally with those who encounter it, inviting them to see something of themselves within the work. A piece especially dear to me is Courage, completed just weeks before the pandemic. It’s bold yellow, a new direction for me, radiated strength, vitality, and hope—qualities I came to lean on in the years that followed. What I love most is how differently each viewer experiences it; everyone sees something unique and meaningful. That exchange of vision and emotion is, for me, the true power of art.

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People should know: development, illness, aging… these are the most normal physiological changes. Women, there is no need to be afraid. It is usual for menstrual blood to be of different colors, it is normal for periods to behave differently, and it is normal to be sick. We should get more people to look at the period differently and “talk about it normally,” as most women would like to do.

I am fascinated by the hidden stories of the world, its colors, details, and textures. With every pencil stroke, I aim to capture what we feel, not just what we see. The softness of fur, the gleam of an eye, or the delicate veins of a flower petal create mesmerizing bonds deep within our soul.  My works have been recognized internationally, but the true reward for me is when someone connects deeply with my art, seeing something new with each glance. Human emotion, animals, and nature are the heart of my work. My goal is to fuse deep emotional resonance and technical mastery to make each piece not just a drawing but an experience.

I am an eclectic and intuitive artist on a journey to rediscover and reclaim my self-expression. I came back to art in 2022 in the wake of a series of unforeseen events that reshaped my world and everything in it.

My art speaks to the human experience and all of its eccentricities. My art forges connections to those who have experienced grief, healing, and growth in the wake of struggle and pain. It challenges others to contemplate their own emotions, traumas, and grief. My art encourages people to focus on their resilience, growth, and healing. I am passionate about inspiring others, and through the art I create, I hope viewers will be encouraged to embrace their vulnerability in themselves and find strength through understanding and acceptance.