Born in the urban city of Brooklyn, NY to Puerto Rican parents. I currently reside in Queens, NY and have been blessed with the best of both worlds.It was with my family that I first learned to appreciate the importance of an artistic community. Being surrounded by so many creative people provided me with a nurturing artistic environment that encouraged me to explore and learn without boundaries.

     While traveling through Europe and the Caribbean I had the opportunity to visit the worlds most treasured pieces in history like … the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Michael Angelo’s David, Venus Di Milo and to view art by Obed Gomez, Elizabeth Baez, Frida Kahlo, Rafael Tufino, Goya, and so much more.

My family and life experience is what leads my hand and nourishes my creativity. The themes and concerns of the urban Latino population have been a primary inspiration to me. Many artists play a big role in inspiring me like, Frida Kahlo, Goya, Diego Rivera, Tufino and Picasso just to name a few.

I enjoy experimenting with various mixed mediums, acrylic and oil paint, fabric, wood, ceramics, canvas and anything nature creates. My favorite subjects to paint are of various Latino cultures, emotions (Loss-satisfaction-serenity) and spirituality (Santeria-Latin folk Catholicism and Christianity). I enjoy sampling various existences and experiences.

My paintings are an expression of heart and personal truth, a record of my experiences and ideas. Through color, shapes, realism and surrealism I have been able to express myself visually. My emotions, love and passion for my ancestral past and traditions are all conveyed in my art.

If I had to sum up my inspirations into one word it would be “Life”. The driving force behind my work is very personal. It is an influence of family, culture and a deep sense of spirituality. “I believe that if you do not try you will never know and the only risk you miss is the one you don’t take”.

Current Features & Exposure: 2006 – 2007


• My painting “La Dona Borinquena” was used as the home page for www.VirtualBoricua.org

• Featured as one of the Latino artists on http://puertoricanpower.net

• 4 full page article featuring my work, interview and bio in the March 2007 issue on line publication of www.elboricua.com

• Featured as one of the Latina artists on ABLA’s virtual gallery. www.artbylatinaartists.com

• Columbia University Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation art auction charity event “La Hermana” & “ Eyes of Hope” auctioned in March 2007.

• Art work and Bio featured on the homepage of Sofrito For Your Soul, www.sofritoforyoursoul.com

• Miami Florida silent auction charity event in March 2007 for the “Safe Place” to benefit women & children affected by Domestic Abuse.

• Featured artist in www.boricuation.com

• Area 51 Art showcase in April 2007, Brooklyn, NY.

• Crest Hollow Country Club silent art auction charity event in May 2007 for the Schneider’s Children’s Hospital in Long Island, NY.

• Positive art for Positive Women HIV + Women & Healing Art Show, Housing Works Bookstore café, 126 Crosby St. NY, NY 10012. A center for women who are living with AIDS and HIV. www.housingworks.org

• Clement Soto Velez Cultural Center, NYC, June 6 – July 8th, 2007 Puerto Rican Day Parade: REMIXED, Curated by Yasmin Ramirez and Luis Carle

• My paintings are exhibited in private/personal collections in NYC, Puerto Rico, California, Miami Fl. and Nevada.