Two of my greatest passions in life are making people smile and feel happy. By creating art and sharing it with others, I’m able to accomplish both. I grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was introduced to art at an early age by family members—my mother, cousin, and aunt—all artists in their own right. Seeing them be creative sparked a desire in me and inspired me to create art myself. While in Puerto Rico, I attended the Central School of Fine Arts, where I learned to work with different mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, oils, pastels, sculpture, among others.

After school, I joined the U.S. Navy, and after one tour of duty, I enrolled in the International Academy of Design and Technology in Orlando, Florida, where I obtained a degree in Computer Graphics. Currently, I’m concentrating on making mixed media art. I enjoy creating art from different materials to give each one of my pieces a unique look.

I love creating art because it’s a form of meditation and relaxation for me. But the most satisfying part is seeing people’s reactions when they first see my work—the smiles and joy it brings them.