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I am originally from Brazil. I have been living in Key West, a place I now call home, since 1989.

I have always had an interest in art, but had no practical artistic background previous to 2004, the year I began to paint. Deciding to pursue this dream, I enrolled in art classes, researched information on art materials and processes, and acquired books about painting, especially abstraction, which was more challenging to me than realism.

I developed my own painting techniques by trial and error. I use brushes and various other materials to create the effects I desire, layering the paint to create depth and texture.

In 2006 I began experimenting with mixed media such as collages, small assembled sculptures and box constructions, using mostly old or found materials. This fits in with my longstanding fascination with woodworking.

My pieces are generally reworked several times. The reconfiguration and refining process often ends up showing some residues of the painting’s first layers or the mixed media piece’s original setup. This constant evolution is evidence of my desire to test, stretch and expand my abilities.