Born in Lima, Perú, I was an introverted child in what seemed a very loud and busy country. I found refuge in drawing, painting, and creating stories. I spent countless hours in solitude doing something creative.
I consider myself somewhat of an impatient artist. I work on different projects simultaneously, so things in my studio are never boring.
I have been a figurative painter most of my adult life. In September of 2025, I challenged myself to create one painting a day for a local art event. I created 20 paintings in 20 days. These were small, contemporary still lifes in acrylic. This exercise heightened my observational skills tremendously, pushed me to work quickly, and brought back a sense of joy for painting. These contemporary still lifes examine moments of preparation and care. Figures are absent, but their actions are implied through objects left behind: sliced fruit, poured tea, arranged flowers. The work foregrounds invisible labor, positioning still life as a subtle reminder of effort and presence.
From time to time I mix things up and lend my expertise as illustrator and designer to projects ranging from editorial to packaging design. A few of the clients I've worked with include Edible Magazine, Frito Lay, X-Games, Mouthful Eatery, and Covet Dance.
I enjoy to travel. From road trips across the US and recent international travel to Spain and Denmark, Vietnam and Chiapas, Mexico. I draw ideas and inspiration from culture, history and the natural landscape.
I am an adjunct professor of art at Ventura College. I teach Drawing & Composition and Color & Design. I got my Master’s from Cal State University. split my time between teaching art to college students and creating in my studio. .
I live with my family in Ventura, CA.
Publications & Illustrated Works
Published Book Illustration| Manda and the Fish | Archway Publishing, 2024
• Collaborated with Archway Publishing and Live Like Noah Foundation on
comprehensive book design including layout, cover design, typography,
format, and page design
• Created initial sketches, digital drawings, color studies, and final illustrations
through multiple rounds of review
• Explored themes of Native American history and culture through traditional and
digital media
• Conducted extensive research into Oneida tribe's historical dress and cultural
context to ensure authenticity
• Text and art reviewed and approved by the Oneida Indian Nation for accurate
and respectful cultural representation
Retail Packaging Illustration
Miss Vickie’s Potato Chips | 2019
• Illustrated the famous Miss Vickie’s rebranding packaging design across 4 SKUs
• Featured in The Dieline for “capturing Miss Vickie’s Quirky Charm”
Published Editorial Illustration
• Edible Magazine | 2019 | 2022
• Pacific Standard Magazine | 2019
Published articles & Exhibit Reviews | 2009–2015
• “Band of Brothers”, Santa Barbara Magazine (Winter 2020)
• "Hiroko Yoshimoto at Carnegie Art Museum," VC Reporter, (March 20, 2014)
• Art Throb Arts Column, VC Reporter (Jan 22, 2014)
• “Latino Representation on the side”, VC Reporter (Oct 2014)
• “The Beautiful”, VC Reporter Art Review (Jul 3, 2014)
• “A little help from his friends”, VC Reporter (March 16, 2012)
• Art Throb Arts Column, VC Reporter (August 28, 2012)
• “Joe Cardella and 25 years of Art LIFE Magazine”, VC Reporter (Jan 24, 2012)
• “Creative Types” featuring Christine Morla, VC Reporter (July 26, 2011)
• “Creative Types” featuring Andrea Vargaz Mendoza, VC Reporter (Feb 8, 2011)
• “Commerce, Compassion and Community”, VC Reporter (Feb 16, 2010)
• “Creative Types” featuring Courtney Ellzey, VC Reporter (Dec 14, 2010)
• “The Sound of the Salvaged”, VC Reporter Art Review of John White (Apr 13, 2010)
• “War, Famine, Pestilence, Death”, VC Reporter (Dec 8, 2009)
Exhibition Record
“Women’s Story” | Bell Arts Factory, Ventura | | February 2025
Exhibiting Artist | X-Games | August 2025
Group show |Vita Art Center, Ventura | September 2025
Holiday Group exhibit | Studios on the Park |Paso Robles | November 2025
5x5 Exhibit | Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art | January 2024
The Brew Lab Carpinteria | Group show | November 2024
“Art of Digital” |The Tool Room, Ventura | March 2022
“De Colores Art Show” | Santa Paula Art Museum Shively Gallery | February 2013
2012 Collector’s Choice Exhibit | Sylvia White Gallery | Ventura, CA | March 2012
“Raíces” | Four-woman show | July 2011
“As Above So Below” | Group show | Camarillo, CA | September 2019
“Day of the Dead. Night of the Living” | Group show | Ventura County Museum | Nov 2012
“Myths and Legends” | Ventura County Museum of Art | October 2011
“Defying Gravity” | Solo Show | Vita Art Center, Ventura, CA | October 2011
“ATMOSTFEAR” | Solo Exhibit | Upfront Gallery, Ventura, CA | June 2011
Past exhibitions include Palm Springs Museum, Woman Made Gallery in Illinois, Period
Gallery in Nebraska, Museum of Ventura County in California--and internationally in
Ontario, Canada. And curatorial collaborations, including Visions at Oxnard College
McNish gallery, PLUCK, “Salute to Oxnard,”, and the Annual Member Exhibits at
SCIART.