The intention of this work is an exploration of life around me, and the experimentation with color and how far I can push the color.
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In all of my figure paintings, the notion of a celebrating and honoring the female form is important to me. Through observation, I explore real people in common situations, often with a humorous flair. “Today, our icons are women who have made tremendous gains in all areas of society with the exception of body image.”
Where do you find inspiration?I have been experimenting with theatrical lighting and exploring the notion of a dreamlike quality in each composition today. “We may age but dreams and memories cannot be taken away.” I am inspired by artists who focus on painting the human body. My exploration of this journey of becoming an artist began with growing up along the colorful Mexican border of Del Rio, Texas.
What would you do with $25,000?If I am awarded this gift I would like to pursue my current figurative works of art and continue to focus on creating women who desire a zest for life and want to age gracefully. Additionally prize monies will be utilized to afford the ever-increasing entry fees to gallery shows and museums that may allow me to share my women to the masses. I hope to elicit a message or story to viewers who gaze upon my art and hopefully begin to think differently about themselves.
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