CLAUDIA I. GARCIA R. I was born in Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico, in 1969. My first approach to art was inspired by my family since one of my uncles (my mother's youngest brother) is a professional artist who has exhibited his art in different galleries, not only in Mexico, but USA and Japan (besides owning his own art galleries.) Even though other members of my family are also artists and/or art collectors, the influence I had from that uncle was my inspiration to learn how to paint since I was very young.
For this reason, I studied in the Academy of Fine Arts in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico, for several years. Even though I took classes of sculpture, I felt a lot more comfortable painting, so I focused more in acrylics and oils. When I moved to USA, I had the opportunity to meet Kay Kephart, an art teacher for 15 years, who taught me new techniques and styles. She had the privilege of taking classes with the famous painter Helen Van Wik, helping me to learn also some of the techniques used by this late artist who I really admire.
If I have to describe my art in three words that would be: simple, clean and colorful. Although my oil paintings are more realistic and serious, when I paint with acrylics I am more oriented to Folk Art, especially girls, angels and fairies, which I find them to project innocence, peace and joy. I love to use my art to bring a pleasant feeling to the people; there is nothing that makes me happier than being able to have others enjoy my art as much as I did when I created it. Being able to communicate this feeling is the main reason why I am and want to be an artist for the rest of my life.
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