About

Visionary Artist, Surrealist Painter

I am a San Antonio-based surreal artist with captivating style blending my Mexican Indigenous roots with my love for horses. Drawing inspiration from my cultural heritage, as a very mixed person. I create stunning artworks that merge surrealism with traditional Mexican elements. Vivid colors, intricate patterns, and rich symbolism characterize my art. Each artwork narrates a story, encouraging imagination and introspection while reflecting my deep connection to my Indigenous background.

Grew up as a self-taught artist, beginning in fine arts, developing design, illustration, painting, and now currently 3D and 2D animation skills. Animation, for me, is a way of distilling stories in an escape for others to relate or connect to whether it is in games or film. Each project is created with good intentions focusing on my own experiences, heritage, and passions. My collections are also fully researched, and I continue to educate myself on all aspects of the environments and characters I create.

I graduated from RMCAD with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 3D Animation and currently pursuing a Master’s in Fine Arts in Painting. My work has been exhibited throughout Colorado and can be found among collections in the Denver Metro area. When I’m not creating, I enjoy the company of my beloved cat and three rabbits, sharing my home with my little patch of inspiration.

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Awards


Best Student Artists

2018


Work Ethic Certification

Nossi College of Art + Design Portfolio Scholarship

2019

2019



Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design Portfolio Scholarship

2022


Savannah College of Art + Design Honors Award Scholarship

2025


Savannah College of Art + Design Student Recognition Scholarship

2025


Savannah College of Art + Design Opportunity Scholarship

2025

Exhibitions (Group)


Akashic Awareness Gallery

2017


John Hardin High School Art Show

2019



Birdsong Collective Art Gallery

2024

10-Year Milestone: Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design

2025


Children of Our Age: Spivak Exhibition

2025


Graduation Exhibition: Philip J. Steele Gallery

2025


Annual Student Exhibition: Rocky Mountain College of Art +Design

2025


2025-2026 Group Exhibition: Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design

2025-2026