Moment of Inspiration

· At seven years my eyes were first directed toward art when there was a art contest and I was awarded best artist of my class.

Search Of An Artistic Future:

· 1978 - Arrived in New York City from Cali, Colombia in search of a better future through the art of paint.

· 1979 - Moved to Florida in further pursuit of my artistic goals.

Power of the Daily Paintbrush:

· 1980 – Began painting in Florida Hospital, today, Advent Health Hospital with a firm commitment to develop and grow as a painter and artist. I knew fully and firmly that as long as I had a paintbrush in my hand then I was pursuing my dreams.

· 1990 – Horizons open to artistic painting when I began working for Universal Studios, in Orlando Florida in their artistic painting and maintenance

Entrepreneurship:

· 2000 - Open Construction and Paint Business Company allowing me to explore my creativity with paint in the various industrial and artistic paint of local businesses with special emphasis on special projects with Advent Health Hospital that included renovation projects and customized murals.

The Joy Of Art And Living Out My Lifelong Dream:

· 2018 – Participation in my first show at the Art Expo in Altamonte Springs Florida.

· 2020 - Participation in Art Show at Maitland Art Rotary Festival

REFLECTION: My journey with paint has been one of many complex emotions but has been amazing. I encountered and have been surrounded by beautiful souls that continue to remind me of the power of art and the expression of an artist with a paintbrush.