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"Every act of creation is first of all an act of destruction." Pablo Picasso
I believe that your emotional and psychological being is showcased as an artist, whether you like it or not. Every artist creation is inspired and driven by something and its when we truly know the driving force and why its happening that we truly understand ourselves.
Art is therapy and contributes to my sanity and sometimes takes me into the 'dark nights of my soul.' I never know where the journey will lead until its already over.
Staring at my dad's detailed and complex landscape paintings, curiosity struck me and I asked, "Daddy, how do you draw?"
I was four years old.
My dad put a Tang bottle in front of me and a piece of paper. This is the day he taught me how to see.
I became a makeup-artist and worked with companies such as Chanel, Bobbi Brown, Sephora and MAC. I also started working with top photographers on their shoots and models' faces became my canvas for almost fourteen. My drawings were put on hold but my eye for color continued to develop through the variety of faces that were bestowed upon me. I also started working as a promotional model for several years; which allowed me to meet more and more in the industry.
In October 2008, my world came crumbling down; my grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She was my world and gave me everything; she saved my life hundreds of times that I'm sure she is not even aware of.
She lost the battle of cancer in March 2009. Now I must continue the legacy of love and compassion, the strength of spirit and the beliefs that she instilled in me. I completed my first oil painting this year, "Eskimo Kisses." I deeply enjoyed portraiture and am inspired by the works of Rembrandt, Davinci and Vermeer. Painting a portrait of someone forces you to become part of them for a while...so you can only imagine how I felt when this painting was done.
My goal is to make my mark not just on paper or canvas but on one's memory. I want to cause a stir. I want to make you feel something. Hopefully, my art makes that happen.
I am accepting portrait commissions. Charcoal portraits start at $300 and pastel portraits start at 550. Oil portraits begin at 7-8k. Email me for more information or to setup a consultation.
