Connect What is your favorite type of art to create?

My favorite art form to create begins with drawing, often followed by layers of oil, or acrylic, or watercolor with powdered pigments, or encaustic. Starting with a drawing allows the beauty of the line to remain present throughout the piece, creating a dynamic blend of techniques. By combining drawing with various painting mediums, I'm able to explore texture, color, and form in a richer, more expressive way-each medium bringing its own unique and playful qualities.

Where do you find inspiration?

A few months ago, I attended a performance at the philharmonic. The piece I listened to alluded to Don Quixote, and my mind immediately started wandering through images from when I was first introduced to the story. I am still masticating on the idea; I bought the books again, both in Spanish, my native tongue, and in English. Next step is to navigate through all the images and feelings the piece evokes. I will be creating large drawings with force and passion. This will be my 4th body this year

What would you do with $25,000?

With this funding, I will have the resources and space to create without stress. It will enable me to continue rebuilding my studio, which has been broken into three times. Additionally, I plan to return to my favorite city, Venice, Italy, for a short visit to experience the Biennale. I also envision creating a series inspired by Don Quixote on aluminum or aluminum coated paper, as it will be the perfect medium for this theme.