With my siblings - 1973
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I was born and raised in Venezuela in a home filled with creative family members. During my teenage years, I took oil painting classes with the renowned artist Mireya Power. Under Power's supervision, I learned many techniques and had the opportunity to participate in several exhibitions. |
Painting created during the year 1980 to 1990
In 1989, I graduated with a degree in Graphic Design from the School of Design Villasmil de Leon in Caracas, Venezuela. The following year, I moved to Miami, Florida to further my knowledge in graphic design. After completing an intensive English program at FIU in 1992, I presented my portfolio to the New World School of the Arts and was accepted. Simultaneously, I also started taking required courses at Miami Community College. I ultimately graduated with a degree in Graphic Design from the New World School of the Arts and an AA in Art and Art Education from Miami Dade Community College. Following my graduation, I began building up my portfolio and working as a graphic designer for various companies until I opened my own graphic design firm, Lighthouse Graphics. A few years later, Lighthouse Graphics merged forces with X-tremely Graphics.
Sculpting with Clay 2003 |
In 2002, I moved to Colorado to continue pursuing my passion for the arts. I reopened Lighthouse Graphics and worked as a graphic designer for another decade. In 2005, my family started to grow, and I've been the proud mother of two wonderful boys, Gabriel and Sebastian. They are my greatest joy and inspiration.
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Visiting my parents, Margarita, Venezuela - 2012
In 2013, I decided to change careers and pursue more meaningful work in the humanitarian field, so I joined Dignity Care. For the past 12 years, I’ve been caring for the elderly—a role that has been both challenging and deeply rewarding. Now that my children are getting older and more independent, I feel a renewed determination to return to painting.
In 2021, I became a member of Longmont’s Artist Guild (LAG) to get more involved in the local arts community and connect with fellow artists. Although my original training was in oil painting, I decided to step outside my comfort zone and explore acrylics. I pushed myself to paint animals, birds, and portraits. Despite the difficult and emotional events of 2020 and 2021, I found new excitement in picking up my brushes and working with paint and canvas again.
In 2022, I joined The Firehouse Art Center and began volunteering at the front desk. Around the same time, I also returned to clay, creating slab-built sculptures once again—it felt wonderful to reconnect with something so familiar and joyful.
Most recently, I joined the East Boulder County Artists (EBCA) and began teaching ceramic workshops for both children and adults. I now teach out of my home studio, and I’ve partnered with Young Explorers and the Longmont Recreation Center to offer additional classes. This year, I also started teaching after-school art classes at two elementary schools in Boulder through the FRS program.
I would love for you to check out my gallery and leave me some comments.
Thank you for visiting my site.
In 2021, I became a member of Longmont’s Artist Guild (LAG) to get more involved in the local arts community and connect with fellow artists. Although my original training was in oil painting, I decided to step outside my comfort zone and explore acrylics. I pushed myself to paint animals, birds, and portraits. Despite the difficult and emotional events of 2020 and 2021, I found new excitement in picking up my brushes and working with paint and canvas again.
In 2022, I joined The Firehouse Art Center and began volunteering at the front desk. Around the same time, I also returned to clay, creating slab-built sculptures once again—it felt wonderful to reconnect with something so familiar and joyful.
Most recently, I joined the East Boulder County Artists (EBCA) and began teaching ceramic workshops for both children and adults. I now teach out of my home studio, and I’ve partnered with Young Explorers and the Longmont Recreation Center to offer additional classes. This year, I also started teaching after-school art classes at two elementary schools in Boulder through the FRS program.
I would love for you to check out my gallery and leave me some comments.
Thank you for visiting my site.
