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EDUCATION
2017
Masters of Fine Art, Art Education, Santa Clara University, San Jose, CA2009
Bachelors of Fine Art, Illustration, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA2005
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 Color2019
Black Lives Matter Temporary Mural Panels, 16’x8’, Mezcal Restaurant, San Jose, CA
Project Director: Local Color2018
The Sweet Soul Shop Mural, 15’x9’, San Jose, CA
Project Director: Together We Create2009
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, May2020
• Monstera Serpent, 8'x8' Red Saturday Market, San Jose, Dec
• Jip Jop, 8'x8' Bizare Art Festival, Fresno, Jan2019
• 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, Mar2006-2014
• 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/ Nov2020
"Lunar New Year" Group Exhibit- 1 Piece- Japantown, San Jose/ Feb2019
• "Parenthood Journey" Group Exhibit- 2 Pieces- The Forager, San Jose/ Aug
• "Lunar New Year" Group Exhibit- 1 Piece- Tea Lyfe, San Jose/ Feb2018
"All Women Showcase" Group Exhibit- 3 Pieces- The Forager, San Jose/ Oct2017
• "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/ Mar2015
• First Friday Downtown Solo Exhibit- 9 Pieces- Yoga Shala, San Jose/ Oct
• "Flamenco Exhibit" Group Show- 4 Pieces- Cafe Friscatti, San Jose/ May2014
"Colors in the Hue of Mexico" Group Show- 1 Piece- City Hall Rotunda, San Jose/ Oct2013
"Small Art" Group Exhibit- 3 Pieces- Paolo Mejia Gallery, San Francisco/ Apr2009
"Yoga Portraits" Solo Show- 9 Pieces- Funky Door Yoga Studio, San Francisco/ Nov2008
"Spring Show" Group Exhibit- 3 Pieces- Academy of Art University/ May2007
• “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/ May2004
“Reflections" Group Show- 5 Pieces-, Evergreen Valley College, San Jose/ Dec2003
“Influx” Group Show- 12 Pieces- Theater, Campbell/ May -
PROJECTS AND COMMISSIONS
2021
Commissioned Pet Portrait: Aguilar Family- San Jose/ Oct2020
• Commissioned Pet Portrait: Mattos Family- San Jose/ Jul
• "Mi Camino" Opera Poster- San Jose/ Jun
• Commissioned Couple Portrait: Azevedo Family- San Jose/ Apr2019
Commissioned Pet Portrait: Aguilar Family- San Jose/ Apr2018
• Commissioned Pet Portrait: Sudra Family- San Jose/ Jun
• Commissioned Pet Portrait: Peralta Family- San Jose/ May2017
"Coyotes and Rabbits" Opera Poster- San Jose/ Jan2016
"Do You Know the Way to San Jose" Movie Poster- San Jose/ Mar2015
Frida Kahlo Annual Festival Poster- San Jose/ Jul 20152014
• 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/ Aug2013
• Valentine's Day Cover: El Observador- San Jose/ Feb 2013
• "Abigail" Author and Illustrator for Children's Book- San Jose/ Jan 2012- Jan2011
"Graphis: New Talent Annual 2011"/ Illustrations for Graphic Designer Benjamin Rocha- New York/ May2010
• Commissioned Portrait: Nichols Family- San Francisco/ Jan2009
• 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/ Jan2008
• 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/ Dec2007
• 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