Education

• 2017–2020: Advanced Oil Painting Studies with Master Enrique Monraz, Art Atelier, Guadalajara, Mexico.

• 2001–2005: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Institute of Architecture, Design, and Art, Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez (UACJ).

• 2002–2005: Oil Painting Workshops, Arts and Crafts Program, UACJ.

• 2002–2019: Studies in painting, art history, comic calligraphy, watercolor, illustration, acrylic, sculpture, and oil painting. Various workshops and classes, Guadalajara, Mexico.

Experience, Collaborations, and Exhibitions

-​ 2024:

•​ Featured Artist, Valley Art Gallery.

• Taught a Watercolor Workshop at Cornelius Library.

•​ Creator and Curator, Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibitions at Brookwood Public Library and Shute Park Library.

•​ Participated in the Latino Cultural Festival with Elysium Art Empowerment Collective LLC.

•​ Exhibited in the “The Pink Show” at Splendorporium Gallery, Portland, OR.

•​ Organized and participated in the Washington County Open Studios Collective Exhibition, Summer 2024 at Brookwood Library, Hillsboro, OR.

•​ Co-founded Elysium Art Empowerment Collective LLC.

•​ Participant, Washington County Open Studios.

-​ 2023:

•​ Participated in the “Hip 2B Square” Collective Exhibition, Sequoia Gallery, Hillsboro, OR.

•​ Exhibited in the Hispanic Heritage Art Show, Brookwood Public Library, Hillsboro, OR.

•​ Showcased work in the “The Thin Veil” Collective Exhibition, Splendorporium Gallery, Portland, OR.

​- 2022:
• Published A Book About Inspiration, Spirituality, Heart, and Art (eBook)

• Taught a Watercolor Workshop at AR Workshops, Hillsboro.

​- 2021: Visual Artist and Creative Designer for The Bright Path’s rebranding and design campaign.

​- 2020: Featured in The Guide Artist, art magazine.

•​ Interventions on sculptures under “Isham Conscious Art.”

•​ Collaboration with Mr. Cantaloup on paper tests.

•​ Illustrator for Soflama Essays Magazine.

•​ Created and taught courses at “Aluzarte.”

•​ Developed educational texts and didactic songs for children at Knotion School System.

​- 2017–2019: Creator and Instructor, “Aluzarte” Art Project for Women’s Prison in Mexico. Provided meditation and art classes, Guadalajara, Mexico.

​- 2017: Jury Member, National Children’s Painting Contest “The Children and the Sea,” Jalisco Section, Secretary of Culture of the State Government.

​-​ 2015–2019: Instructor of Beginner Watercolor Workshops.

​-​ 2010–Present: Founder of Ishani Art.

​-​ 2006–2008: Urban Designer, Grupo Ruba, Urban Design Area.