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Beloved Family Pet

This portrait was commissioned by a client as a memorial for a beloved family pet. As a pet lover myself, I took great pains to ensure the detail in the markings was as accurate as possible. I wanted to be able to make him instantly recognizable as well as capture …

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Fathers of Energy

Commissioned by Calming Spaces for an energy company in Houston, Texas, these pieces were designed as monochromatic, acrylic portraits to hang above …

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For an Austin Musician

I was introduced to this client through a friend. She had been looking for a local artist who could create a painting …

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Flamenco

Years ago, I traveled in Mexico and was privileged to witness an authentic Flamenco performance.  Since then, I have often reflected on the experience …

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Yucca Sunset

This was commissioned by designer Megan Zavaleta for a local restaurant.  The colors, texture and design permit external lighting to create an …

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Catedral San Miguel de Allende

When traveling in Mexico in the 90’s, I visited the captivating city of San Miguel de Allende.  At the Cathedral, I became …

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Corporate Inspiration

This tree was commissioned by a Calming Spaces for a local Austin accountant as an inspirational piece for his office. It is …

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Commissioned Bevo

This piece was commissioned by Calming Spaces for the conference room of a local Austin accountant.  He is a HUGE University of …

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A Symbolic Still Life: Sylvia

This was a painting that I created as a gift for my mother-in-law, Sylvia Zavaleta.  I wanted it to reflect the chief …