I studied Visual Arts through Europe and America, and worked at the studios of recognized Artists, as Nelson Sarabia, recognized Venezuelan painter, and, acclaimed Tony Lopez, recognized Cuban sculptor.

I received instruction in Florida, in the field of Art decoration, “Faux Finishing”, and furniture refinishing.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree, major in French Language

Italian language: Graduated at BHA School, Madrid, Spain (3 years)

I studied 2 years Spanish Literature with Gerardo Diego, renamed Spaniard writer at Instituto Beatriz Galindo of Madrid.

I speak, and write: English, French, Spanish, and Italian.

AUTHORESS

My first book was published last year, in Spanish Castilian. It is a compendium of narrative, poetry and essay. I participated at the Nov 2009 International Book Fair in Miami, Florida. My book is being translated now into English.

 

EXHIBITIONS

                  

2010 My art work has been selected for this year’s program by the Village of

                       Wellington. Art in Public Places, (six months loan) and can be seen at the lobby

                        of the   Village Park of that city.

My work has been selected as well, by the Boynton Beach Library Environmental Art Exhibit, that will took place from February to May 2010. My painting “Diving Angel”, under the motto “Keep water clean”.

2009 Armory Art Center, Hispanic Heritage (Palm Beach Post Spanish release of my Art work and picture)

Boynton Beach new Library inauguration organized by “Boynton Beach Art in Public Places” My art works were on a six months loan basis.

Palm Beach International Airport, “Palm Beach Art in Public Places”, my painting: Palm Beach Golf´s Paradise.

2006 Lake Park Library under the motto “Growing through Art’ emphasizing the uplifting and healing potential of Art”, as well as my High School art works.

 2005 At the Crest Theater, Old School Square

                       2004 At the Veterans Park, Delray Beach

1997 “Gypsies”, my solo exhibition one month duration, at the “Culture House of Maracay”, Venezuela (Press release and pictures of my Art work)

My solo exhibition at “Base Aragua”, Maracay, Venezuela. A diploma was awarded

                        1993: My painting Exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum, Caracas

                        1989-1992: My Sculpture exhibitions at:

                        Cali, Colombia. Encuentro Cultural Colombia 86. “Asociación Cultural Breton”,

                        Calle Breton   de los Herreros 9, Barcelona.

                        “Centro Socio Cultural Ciudad de Cartagena”, “Centro de Arte Cuatro Caminos”,

                         Calle Guipuzcoa 11, Madrid.

                        “Jaca’s Palace”, Spain. European Cultural Meeting

                        “Asociación Cultural Maqueda”, C/ Maqueda 124 Madrid.“Centro Cultural Yug”,

                         Calle León 4, Anton Martin, Madrid.

                         1983-1984: My sculptures exhibition at “Centro Cultural Cabeza”

VISUAL ARTS TEACHING EXPERIENCE

                        2007-10 Art Adjunct Faculty at Palm Beach State College.

                        School District of Palm Beach County, classes at the Adult Education

                        Program of “Oil painting”, “Painting with Acrylic”, “Furniture Decorative Painting”,

                        and “Decorative Painting on Furniture”.

                        Art classes for Adults and Youth, at the Greenacres City.

                        Tutoring painting and sculpture for adults and youth

                         2005-2006: Art teacher at Coastal High and Middle School, Lake Park, Fl

                         2003-2006 Visual Art Tutor. Freelance oil painting portraits from pictures, sculpture

                         and Faux finishing techniques.

1999-2002 Visual Art Tutor. This year I had a commission to create a piece of sculpture related to Nature. That is how “Leprechaun John” was born. I wrote a little story about him and his “magical powers”, that was printed in a card. I made a production of 200 pieces.

AWARDS

Sculpture Award; “Cultural European Meeting” Jaca, Spain, my sculpture "Ecstasies". (1985)

Award of the Aragua's Army, Venezuela: my Painting and Sculpture works under the name of "Gypsies". (1997)