• EDUCATION

    2017
    Masters of Fine Art, Art Education, Santa Clara University, San Jose, CA

    2009
    Bachelors of Fine Art, Illustration, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA

    2005
    Associates Degree, 2-D Design, Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA

  • PERMANENT MURALS

    2021
    Sacred Heart Community Center Welcome Mural, 14’x17’ San Jose, CA
    Project Director: Local Color

    2019
    Black Lives Matter Temporary Mural Panels, 16’x8’, Mezcal Restaurant, San Jose, CA
    Project Director: Local Color

    2018
    The Sweet Soul Shop Mural, 15’x9’, San Jose, CA
    Project Director: Together We Create

    2009
    Tree of Life Mural, 20’x8’, San Jose, CA
    Project Director: Bryant Family

  • TEMPORARY LIVE PAINTING MURALS

    2021
    Sweet Honey Bee, 3’x4’ TLC Supporting Literacy, San Jose, Nov
    • Punk Zebra, 6’x7’ Viva Calle, San Jose, Nov
    • Pit Viper, 6’x7’, Viva Calle, San Jose, Sept
    • Mexicanas Unidas, 4’x6’ Cinco de Mayo, San Jose, May

    2020
    Monstera Serpent, 8'x8' Red Saturday Market, San Jose, Dec
    • Jip Jop, 8'x8' Bizare Art Festival, Fresno, Jan

    2019
    Woman Power, 8'x8' Hot Import Nights, San Jose, Oct
    • Altar, 8'x8' Dia San Jose, San Jose, Oct
    • Sweet Hummingbird, 7'x6' Sonido Clash Music Festival, San Jose, Aug
    • Viva Cali, 8'x8' Viva Calle, San Jose, Apr
    • Como la Flor, 4'x8' Garden at the Flea, San Jose,
    • Selena Pizza, 4'x4' Selenabration, San Jose, Apr
    • Lava Serpent, 8'x8' Mexica New Year, San Jose, Mar

    2018
    United We Walk, 8'x4' Stand!, San Jose, Mar
    • Stacey Twins, 8'x8' Hot Import Nights, San Jose, Aug
    • Capricorn, 8'x8' Santa Clara County Fair, San Jose, Aug
    • Bee Life, 8'x8' Vegan Festival, San Jose, Jun
    • Corn People, 8'x8' Mexica New Year, San Jose, Mar

    2006-2014
    Diversity Community Mural, 6'x4' Kraft Brew Fest- San Jose- Jul 2014
    • “Cuba" Urban Outfitters Seasonal Store Display- Campbell, Feb-May 2007
    • “A Wind of a Thousand Tales" Stage Design- Ida Jew Elementary, San Jose, Mar 2006

  • EXHIBITS

    2021
    “31 Skulls” Fundraising Exhibit- 1 Piece- Local Color, San Jose/ Nov

    2020
    "Lunar New Year" Group Exhibit- 1 Piece- Japantown, San Jose/ Feb

    2019
    "Parenthood Journey" Group Exhibit- 2 Pieces- The Forager, San Jose/ Aug
    • "Lunar New Year" Group Exhibit- 1 Piece- Tea Lyfe, San Jose/ Feb

    2018
    "All Women Showcase" Group Exhibit- 3 Pieces- The Forager, San Jose/ Oct

    2017
    "Parenthood Journey" Group Exhibit- 4 Pieces- Milk Bank, San Jose/ Aug
    • "Voices of Mayfair" Group Exhibit- 1 Piece- School of Arts and Culture, San Jose/ Jul
    • "Reclaimed" Solo Exhibit- 24 Pieces- Cafe Frascati, San Jose/ Jun
    • "19th Annual Art Auction" Group Exhibit- 1 Piece- MACLA, San Jose/ Apr
    • "Alumni" Group Exhibit- 3 Pieces- Evergreen Valley College, San Jose/ Mar
    • "Four-Play" Group Exhibit- 12 Pieces- School of Arts and Culture, San Jose/ Mar

    2015
    • First Friday Downtown Solo Exhibit- 9 Pieces- Yoga Shala, San Jose/ Oct
    • "Flamenco Exhibit" Group Show- 4 Pieces- Cafe Friscatti, San Jose/ May

    2014
    "Colors in the Hue of Mexico" Group Show- 1 Piece- City Hall Rotunda, San Jose/ Oct

    2013
    "Small Art" Group Exhibit- 3 Pieces- Paolo Mejia Gallery, San Francisco/ Apr

    2009
    "Yoga Portraits" Solo Show- 9 Pieces- Funky Door Yoga Studio, San Francisco/ Nov

    2008
    "Spring Show" Group Exhibit- 3 Pieces- Academy of Art University/ May

    2007
    • “Big Bang” Group Exhibit- 1 Piece- Academy of Art University, Best of Show Award/ Dec

    • "Spring Show" Group Exhibit- 3 Pieces- Academy of Art University/ May

    2006
    “The Absence of Presence” Group Show- 3 Pieces- Red Ink Gallery Exhibit/ Dec

    • “Emma’s Group Show”- 3 Pieces- Emma’s Café, San Jose/ Oct

    • “Aragon Group Show”- 5 Pieces- Café Aragon Exhibit, San Jose/ Jun

    2005
    “ETC.” Group Exhibit- 7 Pieces- The Arsenal, San Jose/ May

    2004
    “Reflections" Group Show- 5 Pieces-, Evergreen Valley College, San Jose/ Dec

    2003
    “Influx” Group Show- 12 Pieces- Theater, Campbell/ May

  • PROJECTS AND COMMISSIONS

    2021
    Commissioned Pet Portrait: Aguilar Family- San Jose/ Oct

    2020
    • Commissioned Pet Portrait: Mattos Family- San Jose/ Jul
    • "Mi Camino" Opera Poster- San Jose/ Jun
    • Commissioned Couple Portrait: Azevedo Family- San Jose/ Apr

    2019
    Commissioned Pet Portrait: Aguilar Family- San Jose/ Apr

    2018
    • Commissioned Pet Portrait: Sudra Family- San Jose/ Jun
    • Commissioned Pet Portrait: Peralta Family- San Jose/ May

    2017
    "Coyotes and Rabbits" Opera Poster- San Jose/ Jan

    2016
    "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" Movie Poster- San Jose/ Mar

    2015
    Frida Kahlo Annual Festival Poster- San Jose/ Jul 2015

    2014
    • Multicultural Arts Leadership Institution (MALI) logo- San Jose/ Nov
    "Day of the Dead" Coloring Book, 2014 Edition- San Jose, Oct
    • Featured in "Latino Focus" for Hispanic Heritage Month: CreaTV- San Jose, Sept
    • "Inaugural Peace, Love, and Hip Hop Festival" Poster: Creative Arts Now- San Jose/ Aug

    2013
    • Valentine's Day Cover: El Observador- San Jose/ Feb 2013
    "Abigail" Author and Illustrator for Children's Book- San Jose/ Jan 2012- Jan

    2011
    "Graphis: New Talent Annual 2011"/ Illustrations for Graphic Designer Benjamin Rocha- New York/ May

    2010
    Commissioned Portrait: Nichols Family- San Francisco/ Jan

    2009
    • Boy Scout's Centennial Anniversary Coin Design- San Jose/ Dec
    Commissioned Wedding Portrait: Baker Family- San Jose/ Apr
    • Courier Service Logo: Nick of Time Courier Services- San Francisco/ Mar
    "Star Tree" Children's Book Campaign: Jeff Palmer- Berkley/ Jan

    2008
    Commissioned Wedding Portrait: Mattos Family- San Jose/ Aug
    Society of Illustrators Student Competition: 2 Final Illustrations Selected- New York/ Apr
    • Advertisement Krispy Kreme Campaign Collaboration: Ai-Khanh Nguyen- San Francisco/ Dec

    2007
    Advertisement Portfolio Cover: Olivia Hidajat- San Francisco/ Nov
    • Advertisement Raid Campaign Collaboration: Emma Gieselman- San Francisco/ Oct
    • Bay to Breakers T-Shirt Design: ING - San Francisco/ May