Affiliates and 'Thank you's
This body of work and its presentation would not have been possible without the influence of the following individuals, to whom I am very grateful.
To my mother, whose own creativity was always present during my childhood.
To Brenda Lee of Brenda Lee Photography and Art Gallery and to Paola Bruno. The two of you have always validated my creativity. Thank you for all of your continued encouragement and for pushing me to take the risk to show my work. I miss you so much, Paola.
To Rich Parker and Robert Thornton of Northwest Kali/JKD. Witnessing your commitment to the continued development of your own arts provides me with a great model of self discipline and serves as a reminder to all of your students of the importance of carving out time for passions. The two of you are unaware of how much you inspire me. You are both so beautiful to watch.
To Angie Houck of Revolution Cafe. Thank you for providing an amazing venue for new artists and for your tremendous support of Northwest talent. You are always so personable and are such a pleasure to work with.
To countless people of Mexico with whom I have been blessed to cross paths throughout the past nineteen years of my life, who have consistently received me with open arms, friendly eyes and warm hospitality and whose magical history always serves as a fountain of inspiration for me.
To my daughters and to my husband of twelve years. Thank you for putting up with the acrylic and paintbrush mess strewn throughout house. I will never be able to put into words the love I have for the three of you. Thank you for giving meaning to the word home.
To God, without whom none of these amazingly unique, hand crafted, beautiful people would even be. Gracias, Diosito mío, por todo lo que me has brindado y por haberme abierto los oídos.
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