I am a Mexican-American artist. Born in Los Angeles, I was raised in the Bay Area. My passion is an oil painting. I call my work visual music. It comes from a non-thinking place, a place of listening. When I paint, I listen to music, which frees my mind and allows a deeper side of myself to the surface and express itself. I see, not with my physical eyes, but with my listening ears. For me, art making is a visual language. It is immediate—transcending the limits of words.
The painting has a life of its own, which I work to uncover, discover, realize. I am really just the instrument for the creative energy that moves through me. I often have multiple paintings in process at the same time. They dictate to me when they are finished. I often draw to release emotional energy that I cannot express in any other way. I aspire to generate a positive experience, inspiring myself and anyone who views my art.
Themes
Animals - dogs, deer, hoofed beasts, cows, buffalo, birds
Energy and movement - animals in motion, going places
Color, texture, wet paint, sculpture
Other Work
Pen and ink drawings. This new work comes directly from my diaries.
