Art has always been a conduit for expressing the depths of human emotion, from joy and love to pain and sorrow. But do most artists create from a place of healing trauma? This question delves into the intricate relationship between artistic expression and personal turmoil.

Self-portraits, a timeless genre in the art world, have captivated audiences for centuries. Artists, across different epochs and styles, have been drawn to capturing their own image on canvas. But why do artists paint self-portraits? I wanted to dig deeper into the intriguing motivations behind this artistic practice. And here are few of my observations.

In December of 2023 I had a joy of viewing an art exhibition of smaller works. In this way of artistic expression, there's something utterly enchanting about embracing the beauty of small wonders.

My mind tends to lean toward the abstract. In a gallery or museum, I naturally gravitate towards abstract art before exploring figurative pieces. However, my own artwork is figurative and surreal, blending elements of abstraction into my creations.

For Art Miami Week 2023, I Immersed myself in the vibrant world of Morin's compelling artwork at the Wishbone Gallery at Scope. Bold figures with abstract bodies, comically oversized forms, and intentional eyelessness invite contemplation on personal and social narratives.

Unrealistic standards and expectations of women, the importance of embracing one's authentic self cannot be overstated. The journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance is powerful, and women must recognize the significance of being true to themselves.  

Delilah’s meaning is delicate and weak, yet if I look at my horse Delilah, she’s nothing, as mentioned in this sentence. There is tons of Delilalh’s meaning, but I chose these two to be meaningful for my painting.

The Sun Had Its Own Will is like life. You have plans, but then the Universe says, I have bigger plans for you, and slaps you in the face. But you don’t know about that plan until you overcome the thing that you thought would be on your agenda to achieve. 

I have two horses; well, they are the horses of my daughters, but these two are like my kids, too. Their names are Delilah and River.

Today, I’d love to speak about my second work from the Delivered collection, “The Other People.”

The Other People goes beyond the painting of a woman with a horse in the middle of the dark cacti forest. This surrealistic yet realistic artwork made me want to be far away from people who are a “thing.”

When I painted the painting “ The Red Rock Home,” I craved something different. I needed bright colors to surround me to remind me of how things can be bright despite gloomy days. I wanted to get lost in the scenery that is serene but has so much to tell. I needed a surrealism intertwined with realism.

I hope this write up finds you well and filled with the same spirit of hope and resilience that has carried me through this incredible journey I've been on for the past year and a half.