This painting was done to give tribute to a very good friend of mine who has helped me make my very first art exhibition. She is a very well known celebrity within the East Harlem area. A very proud school/art teacher as well as artist and community activist. Because of her I was able to meet many politicians including Adam Clayton Powell the third, Senator Jose M. Serrano Jr. and Councilwoman Viverito. Painting is not for sale. All of the images in this painting was done to represent her culture and country.
Ever since I can remember I always enjoyed drawing and painting. However, I was easily influenced and encouraged by my aunt who would come and visit us and would bring presents for me. I was never much for toys but, her presents consisted of "paint by Numbers kit", coloring books, colored pencils, etc. Thanks to her and my mothers great creative genes I have come to be a self taught artist. I don't have any particular style or technique, but I do like to paint portrature, animals, different cultures, and Native American art. I consider details a challenge and I eagerly take that challenge. I also love Color, I don't have a favorite color as all are my favorite and because of that I try to incorporate as much color onto the canvas as possible. My favorite artists are Kirby Sattler, JD Challenger, Lee Nobles, and Norman Rockwell. I admire ALL artists who are fine artists and can mirror their subjects on their canvases. Here is a list of my exhibits so far. A) Dec.11, 2007 M.S. 45 S.T.A.R.S. Prep Academy School. Curator Taina Traverso. B) February 2, 2008 Senator 28th District 157th East 104th street New York, NY Senator Jose M. Serrano. Curator Taina Traverso. C) East Harlem Arts Festival along 106th street presented by Senator M. Serrano May 17th, 2008. D) The Bronx Latin American Art Biennial September 12 - October 19th, 2008 at Lincoln Hospital Exhibition Hall. Curators Luis Stephenberg, Alexis Mendoza, Miguel Lescano. E) Riverbank State Park September 27th - Oct 10th, 2008 for "Hispanic Heritage Month." Curator Wilda Gonzalez F) Giovanna's Restaurant 1567 Lexington Ave. New York, NY Curator Taina Traverso. G) From LTC Miguel Mendez for the painting of "Queen Yuisa Taino Chief" exhibited at the "Puerto Rico National Guard Museum" in Puerto Rico August 8th, 2008. In honor of the Puerto Rican Women in the Military. Thanks, Sonia Rodriguez
