When I moved to the US (about six years ago) I first lived in Boston, I did not have any friends and my English was horrible, so I spent hours drawing at home. I took a short course of basic drawing which I really enjoyed. It was my first time drawing live nude models…..(well that's another long story)..but yeah I really enjoyed it despite the uncomfortable situation.
First drawings:
From then I started drawing and drawing. Now looking back, I realize that all my drawings had to do with my family and Bolivia. Sigh….it was a hard year for me, I really missed them and that was translated in my drawings. Here are some of the drawings:
My little brother, Alex, ready for his kindergarten graduation!
My nephew, Alvaro
Some Bolivian unknown children:
Bolivian indigenous women:
Then, I moved to the West coast and I have been living in California for four years. Time flies! So many things happened since; I went to college, learned how to drive, tried Asian food for the first time (It's my favorite food now), I got married, adopted a lovely puppy, and now I am in my second year of a Master program where I met wonderful people. Life continues! I still miss my family a lot, especially my mom, but I am grateful that they are alive and always supporting me.
First pastel drawings I made in California:
I have continued painting, and now my new inspiration is my dog. I keep wishing I had more time and money……sigh…patience!!
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