Personal Statement: I am a fine artist, graphic designer, and writer whose artwork is reflective of my culture and my memories of growing up in the mountainous countryside of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. Through my art, I want others to experience the treasures of Puerto Rico's history. My paintings incorporate movement and bright colors, which I employ hoping to remind viewers of places they have visited or stories from their childhood, and give them a desire to learn more about Puerto Rico's past. My media are pastels, acrylics, computers, and the written word.