While my friends sought to follow a standard college path, I always knew the only thing I
wanted to be was a successful artist. Eventually, the pursuit of this life-long dream led to
me studying under a living master, Charles Miano, through which, I’m developing
techniques to serve my inner passion in exciting ways. My immediate desire is to
complete my five-year apprenticeship. I’m a full-time student, so winning scholarship
funds would go a long way toward assisting my mastery of these time-honored
Renaissance techniques and evolution as a visual storyteller.
Being of Latin descent, I would like to stir people’s awareness for current events and for
those hidden and marginalized in Latino society. Through my paintings, I can capture
and express both the extraordinary as well as life’s distraught moments.
I am motivated by the “light effect,” and the discipline to properly attain it. My works
are highly influenced by the 17th century Dutch Golden Age paintings, and by specific
artists, such as Rembrandt, Dou, and Vermeer.
My next step will be to study sculpture and the business side of art. For this, I have plans
to live and work in Paris upon the completion of my apprenticeship. Eventually, I wish to
open my own studio, after establishing my works in international galleries through
creating my own uniquely recognizable style. Utilizing success, I will become a positive
influence by inspiring others’ creativity and sharing a deep appreciation for classical arts
through my own ARC accredited school.