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In art making imagination is king and, unlike in life, the only limitation is the medium itself. It is another way of expressing feelings and thoughts, like a diary. Therefore, I begin this blog with the intention of showing you some of my processes, and ideas.

HOW I GOT HERE:

My passion for fine arts has been in me since a young girl living in El Salvador. Yet, my enthusiasm for the field did not fully flourish until moving to New York and receiving a BA in Fine Arts. After graduating as a Graphic Artist, I worked for a large publishing corporation for a few years. Although an adventure in itself, a desk job did not feel natural to me. So, I did some soul searching and realized in my rocky life, through war, moving and much instability, art was my one constant way of expression.

I know the power of art making, therefore, I find myself teaching this wonderful subject. I am currently receiving a Masters in Art and Art Education at Teachers College, Columbia University and teaching to adults and children of the area. I hope that you enjoy my art and ideas and maybe, just maybe, I can inspire the artists within all of you!

MY WORK IS MADE UP OF:

Printmaking (etching, lithography, silkscreen, engraving)

Drawing (dry, wet medium)

Sculpture (various materials)

Painting (acrylic, oil, watercolor)

Photo

Ceramics (porcelain, stoneware)

Graphic Design

Printmaking: Linoleum Cuts

This is linoleum cutting or carving. This material is a soft plastic, usually used for floor coverings. Its a great surface to cut through with engraving tools. Its an easy and fun activity to do with children and the possibilities are endless.



Once you have thought about and finished your design, its time to ink.



One thing which is great about this kind of printmaking is that you do not need a press...use your hand or the back of a spoon and...tadaaa:


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MY WORK:
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Printmaking:

These pieces are a few examples of my prints. I work in lithography, silkscreen and etching. All these have been done in the last two years.










Currently I am working on a large scale aquatint which deals with war stories from El Salvador in the mid 80s. Soon to come...
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Drawing:
These are just a few examples of work done in the last few years. Things have influenced
many of these pieces but some were just experiments in distinct
mediums and styles.














more to come.....
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Sculpture

These are a few examples of sculptures which I have created in the last ten years. I have used mediums such as: plaster, stoneware ceramics, and found objects.






and my throne...


Painting:
These are just a few pieces throughout the last 10 years. The mediums used are acrylic paint, oil paint and watercolor.























Photography:
After taking photography in college, I began to see moments in my life as possible frames. Now I try to make sure my camera is always close by.



more to come...


Ceramics

Ceramics:
Ceramic making has been in and out of my life over the years. This past summer I worked on a few sculptural pieces (featured above) as well as some plates. Hope you like them!








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