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Colorful and vibrant paintings that contemplate the essence of life

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(707) 391-8628

queer art in our changing world

queer art in our changing worldqueer art in our changing worldqueer art in our changing world

Colorful and vibrant paintings that contemplate the essence of life

View Portfolio

(707) 391-8628

Meet the kp art

Background

Background

Background

I grew up in rural Puerto Rico as the kid of gringos who were from southern California. I returned to California to study Literature at UC Santa Cruz where I was active in the queer culture in the early 1990s. I went on to become a Naturopathic Doctor with special interests in botanical and physical medicine and practiced medicine for abo

I grew up in rural Puerto Rico as the kid of gringos who were from southern California. I returned to California to study Literature at UC Santa Cruz where I was active in the queer culture in the early 1990s. I went on to become a Naturopathic Doctor with special interests in botanical and physical medicine and practiced medicine for about a decade when I realized my own internal need to make art. 

Style

Background

Background

My work is heavily influenced by having grown up in Puerto Rico. The homes and styles of the tropics as well as the vibrant mega fauna and flora inspire me. I believe we all need more humor in every area of life, especially art. I am particularly drawn to bright colors and bold patterns, which are often reflected in my pieces. I'm always 

My work is heavily influenced by having grown up in Puerto Rico. The homes and styles of the tropics as well as the vibrant mega fauna and flora inspire me. I believe we all need more humor in every area of life, especially art. I am particularly drawn to bright colors and bold patterns, which are often reflected in my pieces. I'm always curious about the incredible beauty in the natural world, even in light of the climate crisis.

Process

Background

Process

I am a firm believer in the power of experimentation and play in the artistic process. I often incorporate unconventional materials and techniques into my work, often messing up the surface with spills or footsteps, which allows me to explore visual possibilities and bring my imagination to life. I find new ideas and try to  push the boundaries of my craft.

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    Welcome to the kp art's Art Gallery

    Oil Paintings

    Watermedia Art

    Watermedia Art

    Explore a collection of stunning oil paintings that capture the essence of the kp art's unique style. From landscapes to portraits, there's something for everyone.

    Watermedia Art

    Watermedia Art

    Watermedia Art

    I enjoy the fluidity  and spontaneity of fluid pigments, they give me a loseness and flow in my work. I work from both live models, photographs and projections, I like to create a made up world with somewhat believable images.

    Mixed Media

    Watermedia Art

    Mixed Media

    Mixed media includes collage, painting with inks, acrylic, oils, paper tearing, weaving, metal and wood sculpture, and performance.

    Metal Art

    Art Commissions

    Mixed Media

    I just built my first welded sculpture titled "bucket," it is currently holding the paper birds that I liberated from a book I'm repurposing into art.

    Art Commissions

    Art Commissions

    Art Commissions

    Looking for a custom piece of art that reflects your personal style and vision? the kp art offers art commissions that are tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

    Art Classes

    Art Commissions

    Art Commissions

    Want to learn how to create your own works of art? the kp art offers art classes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists.

    Online Payments

    I'm currently seeking scholarships, grants, fellowships, and or donations to pay for my MFA in Visual Studies at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), which I'm a candidate for in 2025.

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    About the kp art

    Experience

    Experience

    Experience

    When I was 7 I learned to center clay on a wheel, and I dabbled in ceramics for many years but shifted my focus and I have been painting for about 6 years and fully arting for the last decade. I'm currently studying Visual Studies MFA program at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), expected graduation in 2025.

    Style

    Experience

    Experience

    My work is influenced by the vibrant colors and textures of nature and my experience as a transman, as a queer person,  a nature lover, a parent. I strive to create pieces that are both visually stunning and emotionally impactful.

    Process

    Experience

    Process

    I will often use a surface that has been marked in some random or very loose way, as the base and build images on top or within the markings. Sometimes I will draw or paint using a live model, other times I use projection as a tool to capture images on and within the surface. 

    My most current work is using discarded found books as a source

    I will often use a surface that has been marked in some random or very loose way, as the base and build images on top or within the markings. Sometimes I will draw or paint using a live model, other times I use projection as a tool to capture images on and within the surface. 

    My most current work is using discarded found books as a source material. Working in an abstracted method, I've deconstructed, woven, collaged, and manipulated books.

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