About me
“At a very young age, I recall every day being in my parent's office, New World Magazine, where my father did his graphic arts. There was always an appreciation for the arts and visual expression. My parents understood this and gave me all the materials I needed. I drew, used watercolors, and painted coloring books as I explored my creativity and cultivated another language for myself.
I believe my family played a role in influencing me and encouraging me to pursue my artistic goals. Growing up and watching my uncles sculpt or my father air-brushing and then witnessing the results evolve in front of my eyes, awakened a passion in my heart. It has made me the dedicated artist that I am today. As I grew older and learned about art, I became inspired by works leaving a deep impression on me. Traveling has also given me a broader perspective as to what it is I want to express in my paintings.
I would say that my desire to express myself is what mostly inspires my artwork. Life itself is a fountain of inspiration and ideas. As I prepare to start on a new piece, my imagination gets a powerful spark. My studio fill with this unbelievable intensity that makes each work mystical and magical, yet fulfills me with total freedom.”
Exhibitions and awards:
2023 • 18th Annual Art Competition • Studio 18 Art Complex • 2 pieces exhibited • Pembroke Pines, Florida
2022 • Art Show International Gallery • Honorable Mention Award • “Neptune” oil on canvas • “4th Figurative” International Juried Art Competition • Online exhibition
2021 • Broward Center for the Performing Arts • Multicultural Autism Experience: Holiday 2021 • “Togetherness” oil on canvas • Virtual participation
2021 • Europart Fair • Digital Presentation on the four 85 inch screens • Westergas Gashouder, Amsterdam
2021 • Instagram Live Event • Autism Multicultural Collective • 4 pieces exhibited
2021 • Gasparilla Festival of the Arts • 5 pieces exhibited • Virtual Event
2019 • Florida Imagined Exhibition • University of Tampa, Scarfone-Hartley Gallery • 2 pieces exhibited • Tampa, Florida
2019 • Arts4All Florida “Access, Inclusion, Opportunity” • FSU Museum of Art • “Insight” oil on wood panel • Tampa, Florida
2019 • The Frank Gallery • 6 pieces exhibited • Pembroke Pines, Florida
2018 • Arts4All Florida 2019 Calendar • "Let Go" oil on canvas • Tampa, Florida
2014 • Colombian Consulate of Miami • 20 pieces exhibited • Coral Gables, Florida
2013 • "I am Me: Artists and Autism" Exhibition • FSU Museum of Fine Arts • "Small Grimace," oil on canvas • Tallahassee, Florida
2012 • Bird Road Art Walk • Romero Hidalgo Artist's Studios & MyArt Ventures • Miami, Florida
2012 • Doral Design District Arts Festival • City of Doral • 9 pieces exhibited • Doral, Florida
2012 • Solo Exhibition • JGB Bank • Coral Gables, FL
2012 • Spring • FAASTimes • Editor's Corner • Dr. Diane Adreon
2012 • Solo Art Exhibition • Colombian Consulate of Miami • Coral Gables, Florida
2011 • Noche De Velitas • Colombian Consulate of Miami • Collection exhibited • Coral Gables, Florida
2011 • Billboard Art Projects • participation in 5 shows • Duluth, MN; Chicago, IL; Reading, PA; Baton Rouge, LA; San Bernardino, CA
2011 • 7 Artists from 7 Countries • The Museum of the Americas • 6 pieces exhibited • Doral, Florida
2011 • Honorable Mention in the Women in the Arts 2011 Exhibition • The Museum of the Americas • “Clockwork” oil on canvas • Doral, Florida
2011 • Alejandro Pedrozo M.D. • Private Collection • Miami, Florida
2010 • Urbana Literary and Arts Magazine • Summer Vol. 3 • Miami-Dade College
2009 • Jonathan Del Valle • Private Collection • Miami, Florida
2008 • Universal Human Rights Art Collection • Historical Lyric Theater • 5 pieces exhibited • Miami, Florida
2008 • First Annual Community Festival • City of North Miami Beach • 10 pieces exhibited • North Miami Beach, Florida
2007 • Victor Ortegon • Mural • Miami Shores, Florida
2006 • Unidos Por el Arte • Art Rouge Gallery • 4 pieces exhibited • Coral Gables, Florida
2006 • Artist’s Spotlight • www.MiamiArtZine.com • Issue 15
2005 • Sandra Touzé • Private Collection • Coconut Grove, Florida
2004 • Unity Art Gallery • “Stranger” mixed media on canvas panels • Houston, Texas
2001 • XV Annual National Art Exhibition • Fredric Snitzer Gallery • “Dragonspell” oil on canvas • Coral Gables, Florida
2000 • Certificate of Recognition in the National Scholastic Art Awards • Miami Art Museum • “Self-portrait” graphite on paper • Miami-Dade County Public Schools
2000 • Artistic Discovery Exhibition at MIA Gallery • Miami International Airport • 3 pieces exhibited for show profile • Miami-Dade County Public Schools
1999 • “The Past is our Future” • Certificate of Recognition in the Hispanic Heritage Art Contest • Miami-Dade County Public Schools
1999 • Certificate of Achievement in the Master-Peace Millennium Mural Project • Miami-Dade County Art Department of Human Services