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Commissioned Murals


Freedom of Worship 2019
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This painting is my interpretation/recreation of Norman Rockwell's original “The Freedom of Worship” painting and  essay by Will Durant. My approach for the recreation and personal creative interpretation of this master work was to look inwards to my own personal feelings about what The Freedom of Worship means to me, as well as how this concept relates to the community around me.

​Medium:  Acrylic on Canvas
Size:         48" x 72" x 1"
Location: Colorado History Museum, Denver, CO USA
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Hijos Del Sol / Children of the Sun 2019
This mural depicts a community gathered together in honor of the sun and it’s great importance to the existence of all living things. The characters in this mural consisting of animals, plants, and humans, have joined together to show appreciation for the sun, which influences their daily lives and as a result, allows them to express and share their own individual identity.

Medium:  Acrylic on Aluminum
Size:         8' x 4' x 1"
Location: Latino Cultural Arts Center, Denver, CO USA
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Art In Motion, 2019
In this composition I depict a community of people involved in the expression, manifestation and creation of art. I wanted to explore some of the many mediums and techniques used to create art. I also believe that art and people go hand in hand, and it has been this way for as long as humans have had an imagination.

Medium:  Acrylic on Aluminum
Size:         6' x 54' x 1"
Location: The People's Building, Aurora, CO USA
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Cultivating Our Community, 2017
In this composition I depict people growing with corn. The concept is that the people and the corn are as one but not without a specific purpose. The people help the corn grow and the corn helps the people grow.

Medium:  Acrylic Urethane on Aluminum
Size:         10' x 30' x 2"
Location: Westwood Crossing Building, Denver, CO USA
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Westwood Crossing Public Art Project

Wild Antonito, 2018
Wild Antonito, portrays a series of plants and animals found in the San Luis Valley. Some of the animals you will find in the mural are bear, trout, crane, hawk, and elk. This mural is intended to honor the beautiful ecosystem found in Antonito and also to serve as a reminder that we are apart of nature, and as such we are responsible for the preservation and future of our environment.

Medium:  Acrylic on Aluminum
Size:         20' x 7' x 1"
Location: Cafe Del Valle, Antonito, CO USA
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Integrated Visionaries, 2017
This mural depicts a community working together to explore and create significant advancements in society through science, mathematics, social interaction,
​and art.

Medium:  Acrylic on MDO
Size:         22' x 6' x 1'
Location: Cal Poly College of Science and Mathematics, Warren J. Baker Center for Science and Mathematics, San Luis Obispo, CA USA
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Concept sketch, Integrated Visionaries

La Fiesta / The Festival, 2017
This mural depicts a celebration of culture and life.

​Medium:  Acrylic on Canvass
Size:         7'x 32"' x 2"
Location: Clinica Tepeyac, Denver, Colorado USA
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Commissioned mural for Clinica Tepeyac | Fiesta on the Plaza.
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La Fiesta / The Festival, 2014 (Detail)
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La Fiesta / The Festival, 2014 (Detail)
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La Fiesta / The Festival, 2014 (Detail)

Our Community, 2017
This mural was painted in collaboration with the youth from the Arthur Langford Recreation Center and depicts Arthur Langford Jr. breathing life into the community. Our goal was to expresses the importance of family, growth, sports, nature, peace and friendship.

​Medium:  Acrylic on Cinder Block
Size:         80'x 8' x 0'
Location: Arthur Langford Jr. Recreation Center and Skate Park, Atlanta, Georgia USA
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​​El Viaje / The Journey, ​​2017

A story about life. In this composition I focus on expressing the Mexican peoples’ journey from creation, to the present and into the future. To tell this story I have used certain instances, elements and symbols that reflect history, tradition and social movement. Elements found in this mural should not be taken literally but more as metaphors. An example of this is the use of skeletons for death. I use death as a metaphor to engage the viewer to think about life. My overall goal is to tell a story that portrays a feeling of movement, spirituality, curiosity, character, strength, struggle, beauty, growth and positive energy.

Medium:  Acrylic on MDF
Size:         200’ x 6’ x 1"
Location: La Raza/Columbus Park, Denver, Colorado USA
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Wild Westminster, 2016

Big Dry Creek Trail Mural
This composition portrays a series of plants and animals found in Colorado’s wild open plains and grasslands. As a native to Colorado, I feel very humbled and creatively inspired by my own encounters with nature. My experiences have made me feel compelled to honor our plants and animals in a way that is larger than life. In addition, I feel that as our rural areas become more urban, it’s important for us to maintain our respect and understanding of the needs of Mother Nature.

Medium:  Acrylic on Concrete
Size:         120’ x 14’ x 0"
Location: Big Dry Creek Trail, Westminster, Colorado USA
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​Manifesting Our Future, 2015

The title of this mural composition is “ Manifesting Our Future”. It portrays a community creatively manifesting their future. They are inspired by the possibilities and opportunities of life. (This composition was designed to be viewed from left to right.)

Medium:  Acrylic on Brick
Size:         60’ x 25’ x 0"
Location: 40West Arts District, A&E Woodworking Building, Lakewood, Colorado USA
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​La Lucha de Tonanzin / The struggle of Mother Earth, 2014

This mural represents mother earths’ “ Tonanzin” struggle against mans’ unbalanced and unpredictable miss-use of her natural resources. It is a visual exploration, depicting the causes and effects of global warming due to mans’ carbon footprint and other man- made machinery like fracking wells and industrial pollutants. Two major natural elements you will see in this mural are fire and water, symbols of balance and strength. The people in this mural are also very important because they allow the mural to depict physical and psychological emotions like displacement, loss, and sadness. Also, through the people you will see resilience, strength, integration, respect and positivity.

Medium:  Acrylic on Stucco
Size:         40’ x 30’ x 0"
Location: The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder, Colorado USA
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Marcha Por La Vida / March for Life, 2014

People and animals are endangered species and they are marching to reach the geometric form that represents life.

Medium:  Acrylic on Canvass
Size:         12’ x 4’ x 2"
Location: Americas Latino Eco Festival, Boulder, Colorado USA
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Moving Towards the Future, 2012

Indio, California
This mural depicts Indio’s rich history dating back to the 1600’s. In this mural you will be transported back to different time periods in Indio’s history to see an evolution of a city moving towards the 21st century.

Medium:  Acrylic on Cinderblock
Size:         15’ x 81’ x 0"
Location: Indio Historical Society, Smurr Street Park, Indio, California USA
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​Corazon Del Pueblo, 2011

This mural depicts different time periods in Pueblo Colorado’s history dating back to the 1600’s as well as the significance of the local landscape, architecture and natural resources.

Medium:  Acrylic on Canvass
Size:         10’ x 30’ x 0"
Location: Pueblo Library, Pueblo, Colorado USA
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Folk Artists of Oaxaca, 2009

This mural is an expression of Oaxaca. In the mural you will find ceramic, textile, woodcarving and metal work. The idea is to show the naturally inspired connection between the artist and the earth. The result of this inspiration is an art form known as the Arte Popular De Oaxaca.

​Medium:  Acrylic on Plaster Wall
Size:         13’ x 25’ x 0"
Location: Museo De Arte Popular, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
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​Huitzilopochtli, 2009

​This mural honors Mexican Native traditions and philosophy. The mural faces South, which is the direction Huitzilopochtli or Hummingbird Warrior. The character, objects, elements and symbols represent a verity of spiritual ideas and philosophy specific to the healing of the mind, body and soul.

Medium:  Acrylic on Cinderblock
Size:        20’ x 40’ x 0"
Location: Sisters Of Color United For Education, Denver, Colorado USA
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