FAQs of the Artist

My medium often depends on which series I’m working on, as I move fluidly between styles and approaches. While I primarily work with acrylics—because of their quick drying time and versatility—I’m not limited to them. I’ve also explored mixed media, conceptual works, installations, batik, ceramics, clay, and monoprinting, always open to learning and experimenting.

I currently work across nine distinct series, each with its own visual language, technique, and emotional energy. My styles range from costumbrismo, figurative, and expressionistic, to abstract, impressionistic, surreal, pop, and beyond. Each series reflects a different facet of who I am as an artist—almost like nine different personalities taking turns to speak.

I don’t confine myself to one signature look simply because that’s what’s expected. For me, authenticity means allowing the creative impulse to lead, wherever it may go. This freedom to explore, shift, and evolve has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my artistic journey.

Inspiration for me begins with the simple yet profound act of creating—transforming a blank canvas into something that never existed before. Each piece is an act of faith, a spiritual ritual where mind, body, and soul align. It’s a euphoric, harmonious space I constantly seek—a place where creativity becomes both sanctuary and expression.

My greatest muse has always been my mother. She lived with associative personality disorder, and through her I witnessed the strength and beauty that can emerge from multiplicity. Her life taught me that we are all made up of many layers, voices, and experiences. That understanding is deeply embedded in my work—reflected in the multiple series I create, each one offering a different emotional and visual language.

Beyond that, life itself continues to inspire me: fleeting moments, cultural memory, music, flavor, connection, solitude—the full range of human experience. For me, Art = Life in Motion™. It captures everything we are—our joy and our pain, our complexity and our truth. I try to remain present to it all, allowing every experience to inform and shape the work. That’s when I feel most alive—and most complete.

Art has always been a part of me. As a child, I was drawn to all forms of artistic expression—dance, music, theater, film, writing, fashion—but painting was the one that called to me the most. Even as early as age three, I have vivid memories of colors, light, and form from my grandfather’s terrace in Havana. I was a highly visual child, instinctively aware of things like shadow, light, and depth, long before I knew those were artistic principles.

By the time I was 13, I was sketching and painting with a maturity beyond my years. I understood not just how to look, but how to see. I poured myself into my art, even when others—well-meaning as they were—suggested I consider more “practical” careers, like architecture. But deep down, I always knew I was an artist.

Now, I paint with the same passion I had as a child, but with the freedom that comes from experience. I let go of rigid rules and allow emotion and intuition to guide me. As Picasso once said, “It took me forty years to learn to paint like a child.” That resonates deeply with me. I believe we each carry within us a truth we return to, no matter how far we wander. For me, that truth has always been art.

That depends on many factors—most importantly, the series I’m working on. Some of my series are more intricate and detail-driven, while others are more spontaneous and intuitive. The creative process shifts accordingly.

My emotional state also plays a role. Some days, the inspiration flows effortlessly—what I often refer to as a download—and I can complete a piece in a single day. Other times, I wait patiently, like a surfer watching the tide, trusting that the right wave will come.

But ultimately, it’s the painting itself that decides when it’s finished. It speaks. It guides. I’ve had works that resolved themselves quickly, and others that evolved over the course of years. Each one follows its own timeline—and I simply follow along.

While I’m not currently leading one large public project, I remain deeply involved in meaningful day-to-day work that brings purpose and connection. I regularly collaborate with nonprofit organizations—donating artwork that helps them raise vital funds for their missions.

I’m also focused on activating my art loft studio: a welcoming space for collectors and community alike. From quarterly open studios to private viewings and intimate nonprofit gatherings, this space allows me to build relationships and give back through art. A portion of sales from these events supports the causes I believe in.

Artistically, I’m continuously developing multiple series that explore cultural narratives, personal experiences, and visual experimentation. My goal is to keep painting, keep evolving, and keep sharing my work in as many meaningful ways as possible.

While I continue to pursue new exhibition opportunities here in the United States, my focus is also expanding internationally. I’m fortunate to have representation in Spain and promising connections across Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. My goal is for my artwork to travel the world—and through it, for me to journey far beyond my physical boundaries.

I consider each piece like a child of mine—living, breathing extensions of myself that will outlast me and carry my vision forward. My hope is to create a legacy through my art that transcends time and place, inspiring others long after I am gone.

Philanthropy is also central to my mission. I strive to use my art to support meaningful causes and communities, giving back through both awareness and financial contributions.

Ultimately, my artwork embodies the philosophy of Art = Life in Motion™. It is my time machine and passport, carrying me beyond borders and allowing me to experience life fully while leaving a lasting impact. I travel with my art—and through it, I touch the world.