Experienced illustrator and fine artist passionate about creating captivating works that merge imagination with reflection. My practice is deeply inspired by the fantastical imagery of Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo, whose visions continue to shape my artistic language and exploration.

EDUCATION

  • 2025 – Ceramic classes, TCC Northeast, Hurst, Texas

  • 2025 – Pottery classes, SVO Ceramic, Murano, Venice, Italy

  • 2024 – Big Drawing classes, The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, TX

  • 1992 – Stained glass, Hospicio Cabañas, Guadalajara, Mexico

  • 1992 – Glass fusing & slumping with Duane Dahl, Mexico City, Mexico

  • 1992 – Glass fusion, Pilchuck School, Washington State, USA

  • 1991 – Fused glass with Silvia Levenson, Vigevano, Italy

  • 1990–1991 – Acrylic and oil painting techniques with local artists, Florence, Italy

  • 1990–1991 – Pottery classes, Foundation Roncalli, Vigevano, Italy

  • 1987–1991 – B.A. in Graphic Design, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Mexico

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

  • Art on Main, Dallas, TX — November 2025

  • Norman Brown Gallery, Goldmark Cultural Center, Dallas, TX — April 2024

  • Austin Public Library, Austin, TX — November 2023

  • Palace Art Center, Grapevine, TX — 2015

  • TCC Library, Northeast Bedford, TX — 2008

  • Casa Adobe, San Jose, CA — 2001

  • Casa la Luna Gallery, Guadalajara, Mexico — 1998

  • Plaza Galerías Hall of Art, Guadalajara, Mexico — 1992

  • Hotel Fiesta Americana, Guadalajara, Mexico — 1992

GROUP EXHIBITIONS (selected)

  • Kush Art Gallery. September 2025 

  • Arlington Museum of Art (AMA) — August 2025

  • Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, TX — July 2025

  • Main Dallas Gallery, Dallas, TX — June 2025

  • Marfa Invitational, Marfa, TX — May 2025

  • Fort Worth Art Fair, Fort Worth, TX — April 2025

  • Illuminate Art Center, Spring Night, Fort Worth, TX — April 2025

  • Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, TX — February 2025

  • Keller City Town Hall, Keller, TX — January 2025

  • Stage West Theater, Fort Worth, TX — September 2024

  • ArtSpace 111, Fort Worth, TX — August 2024

  • Craighead Green Gallery, Dallas, TX — July 2024

  • Biennial Juried Exhibition, Oak Cliff Cultural Center, Dallas, TX — March 2024

  • Biennial Juried Exhibition, Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, TX — March 2024

  • Biennial Juried Exhibition, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, TX — March 2024

  • Zona 7, Sundance Square, Fort Worth, TX — March 2024

  • Gallery 440, Fort Worth, TX — March 2024

  • Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX — 2023

  • Latino Cultural Center, Dallas, TX — September 2023

  • Arts Fort Worth, 17th Annual TAC Juried Exhibition, Fort Worth, TX — 2023 (First Prize)

  • Art Tooth, May Fest, Fort Worth, TX — 2023

  • Salon de Octubre, Guadalajara, Mexico — 1998

  • Museo Nacional de la Cerámica, Tonalá, Mexico — 1995

  • Garden of Art, Vigevano, Italy — 1991

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

  • Art on Main, Dallas, TX — Solo exhibition, November 2025

AWARDS

  • 2024 – Honorable Mention, Texture Exhibit, Coppell Arts Center, Coppell, TX

  • 2023 – First Prize, 17th Annual TAC Juried Show, Arts Fort Worth — Juror: Saria Almidani, Assistant to Chief Curator, Guggenheim Museum

  • 2015 – Volunteer Service Recognition, President Barack Obama

PRESS / ARTICLES

  • 2024 – Whispers of the Canvas, Dallas News — link

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • 1991–2023 – Art classes and workshops for individuals and groups

COLLECTIONS

  • Works held in private collections across the United States

  • Donated works to Scottish Rite for Children’s Hospital, Dallas, TX

  • Contributed artwork to a silent auction supporting an LGBT organization

COMMISSIONS

  • Murals, Heritage Elementary School, Colleyville, TX

  • Murals, My Compass Christian Church, Colleyville, TX

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • 2023–present – Docent, The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

  • 2014–2016 – Art instructor, Seniors Community Center, Southlake, TX

  • 2007–2010 – Murals, Heritage Elementary School, Colleyville, TX

  • 2007–2010 – Murals, My Compass Christian Church, Colleyville, TX

AFFILIATIONS

  • Active member, Fort Worth Art Collective (FWAC), Fort Worth, TX

  • Member, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, TX

  • Member, Clay Houston, Houston, TX

OTHER EXPERIENCE

  • 2018–2024 – Creator of 250+ art tutorials and videos on YouTube

  • 2017–2022 – Illustrator and author of 16 published coloring books (available on Amazon)