When I originally painted this portrait of Coral Dawn Bernal during a weekend painting session in Taos back in 2014, I never imagined the journey it would take. The original …

I chose a bright, uplifting palette—bold blues, warm ochres, and playful pinks—to reflect the hues found in local textiles, the desert flora, and sky. You could say I use loose, …

There are still a few elements in this painting I want to fix. The overall feel should be warmer and brighter. Not sure I have really achieved that. Always new …

When I painted this portrait, I was thinking about Taos—not just the place, but the feeling of it. There’s something about living here that’s hard to explain unless you’ve felt …

Sources: Family genealogical records​ and New Mexico church/census archives have been used to verify birth, marriage, and death information. The presence of ancestors in Pueblo communities (Pojoaque, Picurís, San Juan/Ohkay …

Francisco Estevan Jaramillo and Maria Apolonia Vigil (Taos Lineage Origins) The prominent Jaramillo–Vigil family of Taos begins with Francisco Estevan Jaramillo (born 1787) and his wife María Apolonia (Polonia) Vigil …

A while ago I had a professional genealogist do my family ancestry. I may have messed up some information about my great grandfather or grandfather. That may have lead him …

This oil painting is trying its best to capture slightly contemplative and evocative moment, portraying a Taos woman bathed in warm sunlight, her expression filled with introspection. The sun casts …

Hello friends! I’m excited to share my personal journey exploring artist residencies. As a queer, Hispanic artist based in Taos, New Mexico, I focus mostly on traditional painting, but I …