About the Artist
When I paint in the folk art style, it reminds me of my mom and dad, my grandparents. It gives life to my past and to the present as well. My paintings can be both historical and aesthetic. As a self taught Folk Artist, I try to be as original as possible in my concept, creativity, and design. My paintings are oil on canvas, or sometimes, wood board. I love painting
everyday scenes that we take for granted and then listening to people discussing the scene or discovering things in the work that they relate to.
My subjects have ranged from childhood memories of growing up in California and travels across America in the 1950's and 60's to current cultural events, and celebrations. I love painting historical American places after doing the research on them.
Living part time in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I now also paint Native Americans and their ceremonies, the landscapes of the area and Hispanic cultural events.
I like to think that my work unites us in common experiences or memories, and I hope you enjoy the view.
Representation:
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AwardsFeatured Artist-
Albuquerque Balloon and ArtFestival St. Louis Artists Guild National Art Show- First Place in Show, Honorable mention, and Winner of the Fred and Mildred Annual Prize San Diego Museum Art Institute International Exhibition-3rd Prize Huntington Beach Art Center, Southern California Artists Exhibition, Honorable Mention |
Publicationsart collectors.com
allaboutart.com Amazon.com Pomegranate Publishing Capistrano Mission Pageant Newport Navigator Magazine Limited Edition print, Mission San Juan Capistrano Foundation |
Fine Art ShowsArt Santa Fe, 2019
Cherry Creek Art Festival, 2019 Laguna Beach Sawdust Winter Fantasy Albuquerque Rio Grand Art Festival and Balloon Festival Girls Inc. Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Santa Fe , NM Scottsdale Fine Art Show, Scottsdale, AZ Tempe Fine Art Festival, Arizona Beverly Hills Arts in the Garden Fine Art Show Indio Southwest Fine Arts Show Palo Alto Fine Arts Show Burbank Fine Arts Show Balboa Island Artwork 1995-2018 Single Artist Exhibitions End of the Trail Gallery, Santa Fe Capistrano Mission Museum Newport Beach Central Library Belevedere Winery, Sonoma Hop Kiln Winery and Art Gallery, Newport Beach City Hall |
