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More Insight Behind The Paintings
Aboveee & Belowww, 2021
16 x 20
Medium: Neon Crayola, Black Acrylic, Gold Posca Paint Marker
This was one of those rare moments where at first sight, I knew exactly what I wanted to paint on both of these canvases. These black canvases was given to me so I really wanted to test the waters within myself as an artist/ painter. Since I was little, I have loved how neon colors look on dark spaces, but I never knew exactly how to blend neon colors together in any of my pieces, well not until now that is.Many new approaches such as the line work within the souls inner sockets were done with a toothpick! yes this was also a test for my patience showing how much peace I have found in the following months leading up to a chaotic week until the event that brought it right pack to a peaceful warm ceremony making these debut all the most worthwhile.
Aboveee and Belowww represent that struggle within myself. There has never been a time where I did not accept either one since I believe in order to appreciate the highs you must accept the lows and to not beat yourself up when you are not at your best. As beings we do not ever give ourselves enough credit. We fight ourselves even when we know what is best for our health. By understanding as above so is below, you set the tone for how you want your peace or you chaos to roll out.
I wanted to some of the details when it came to the linework of the piece. Even though it took a lot of time, I enjoyed how using a toothpick gave the linework I never knew I needed
More linework
More linework
I wanted to some of the details when it came to the linework of the piece. Even though it took a lot of time, I enjoyed how using a toothpick gave the linework I never knew I needed
Record Store,September 2020
9 x 12
Medium: Watercolors
This phenomenal watercolor piece was the first time I truly felt confident when it came to using the medium. Even though I do not mention it, I tend to dabble with different mediums since I have them! in this case, I decided to focus on different places with watercolors. This warm, welcoming record store that was created was inspired by how music can make anyone come together for some tasteful vibes. Older record shops seem to be unique no matter where you were in the world. It may sound silly, but whenever I listen to the music I collected in my mind throughout the years, it is exactly how I picture it in my brain!
The inner soul decides slowly on how It wants to groove in the moment. No matter how I feel in life, nothing ever stops me from enjoying music or the little things that makes life worthwhile. Whether if I am alone or around people, I will never hide my love of music. This piece combines more than one love of the arts. Enjoy.
When I was little, when I would see movies or videos where there is a record store, if it was a really cool one, I could never tell the difference between the cashier and DJ! they would play music of their choice while ringing you up. That is the chillest vibe in my eyes
I am always excited to be able to pick out music! nobody ever gives me the chance even though I have a really deep mind when it comes to music.
The blissfulness I get when I see people grooving to the songs I choose will never get old.
When I was little, when I would see movies or videos where there is a record store, if it was a really cool one, I could never tell the difference between the cashier and DJ! they would play music of their choice while ringing you up. That is the chillest vibe in my eyes
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Rollin' Waterz, April 2020
10 x 13
Medium: Gouache, Acrylic
With this piece, I decided to go against how I usually feel! for months I would tell myself to stop adding as much detail to pieces but with the acrylic piece, something in my mind said add details but with a sharp, but classy look. There was a lot of risk into this piece since I wanted some of the background to look similar to water so patience was the key since it was big globs of painted added overtime. My aim for the woman was for her dress to soothe the eyes while also keeping the main focus on a water themed painting. The Lilies mixed in with the eye catching colors within the dress as well as her eyes is what makes the piece playful but mysterious to me at the same time.
Around this time painting different pieces, this was the immediate sign to myself that I could see my painting skills had progressed tremendously since the last time I picked up the brush. Even with creating different dark line work, I would not smear any of it over the light tones of the overall painting. My biggest love of color schemes in my work is to make pieces soothing on the eyes at times whether it is different hues of a color, or calm places with childhood like memories in each one. Rollin' Waters was like a self cleanse to me in order to step differently into my new levels of myself not just as a person but as whatever I put my mind to in this case, as a painter.
I wanted her accessories to match the water theme but I was afraid I would not be able to do it with acrylic paint. I need to put more faith into myself because the look turned out perfect.
This was my favorite part to paint since I wanted the small bits of green to blend smoothly with the blue popping out but also soothing to the eye making it a beautiful addition to the painting.
I wanted her hair to mimic the ocean as well so in order for the blues to not look similar, I decided to do her ends with a darker blue that gave me hints of purple in it.
I wanted her accessories to match the water theme but I was afraid I would not be able to do it with acrylic paint. I need to put more faith into myself because the look turned out perfect.
Pandamonium, September 2020
9 x 12
Medium: Watercolors
I can truly say this is my favorite watercolor piece I have ever created! Right away, I could feel the inner child in me get excited to how I was gonna put this piece together. It is rare when I draw animals so usually, if I do draw an animal, it is always a Panda Bear! All my life I could not truly tell you why I love Panda Bears the way I do, but even the people around me would get me Panda Bear items ( I have only bought myself ONE Panda Bear Item) letting me know this cute animal was here to stay. With this particular piece, I wanted you to feel the happiness and warmth of the pandas similar to how you used to play with those 90s themed building blocks when you were little.
Keeping these sweet auras in mind, I also wanted to practice with backgrounds for years I would draw people without anything behind them leaving a lot of negative space. Pandamonium is my inner spirit running a muck throughout the city! I want my energy to radiate and rampage anything it lays it's eyes on so having different pandas in all of their bright vibrant colors running around with such peace is what I will do within my own life. Life is too short to not feel fully comfortable as yourself since there is truly one of you, then you should live your truth to the fullest without any remorse.
I wanted this watercolor piece to have as much cute energy as possible so I enjoy the different expressions each panda shows.
content little panda
It is Love!
I wanted this watercolor piece to have as much cute energy as possible so I enjoy the different expressions each panda shows.
Warm Rays, July 2019
19 x 25
Medium: Gouache, Acrylic
Warm Rays is by far the biggest canvas I have had the honor to paint on! The colors you see throughout the sky was exactly how I received the blank canvas. There was my friend who asked me if I wanted the canvas so I decided to take it, say thank you & started putting in work! Since this canvas was not white, I decided to sketch what I wanted the finish piece to look in my sketchbook before painting. This changed my painting process fully making me sketch each idea out before putting that idea on the canvas.
Within the piece Warm Rays, I decided to add some of my original characters as well as myself enjoying a fun day at the beach. Painting environments at the time was terrifying to me since I truly did not know where I wanted to start when it came to enhancing my art skills on places and areas. After taking many deep breaths, I let it flow to me easily & was blown away by the final results. When painting I wanted the auras to remind you of small times with friends just enjoying the little things in life.
I am not sure what made me want to do a face on the sun like this, but since I have done it, I have never went back. The calm but warm expression on the suns face reminds me of myself in my warm moments and I will always draw my sun this way.
one of my original characters enjoying the water.
I decided to paint myself jamming to some music on the beach.
I am not sure what made me want to do a face on the sun like this, but since I have done it, I have never went back. The calm but warm expression on the suns face reminds me of myself in my warm moments and I will always draw my sun this way.