Mirada Dulce Mixta sobre tela I wasn't trying to document

I wasn't trying to document the city — I wanted to paint what it feels like to stand there and not want to leave

This piece combines the grittiness of urban street art with a vivid color palette

What drew me to this moment was its sense of calm intimacy

inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of simplicity and the quiet moments of life

Mirada Dulce Mixta sobre tela I wasn't trying to documentMeasures: 23 x 12 cm In Mirada Dulce, I set out to honor the quiet strength that resides in the everyday expressions of women whose heritage and stories often go untold. Her gazesoft yet resolutecarries generations of resilience, culture, and silent endurance. I used watercolor to allow the pigments to breathe organically, letting them flow and blend like memory and emotion. The warmth of her skin tones contrasts with the cool blues of her clothing,