I am a Brazilian artist residing in Los Angeles, California who specializes in creating paintings using locally-sourced natural pigments.

My practice stems from a deep rooted connection to the natural world.  My journey begins in nature where I explore various landscapes overflowing with color and texture. From dense mountains to quiet coastlines, each region offers a wide palette of natural colors waiting to be discovered. Here, I gather stones, bones, vegetation, and insects to be processed and refined into brilliant, artist-grade pigments.

I believe the Earth carries its own sense of memory, and it is through the meditative process of extracting pigments from natural elements that I am able to bring this echo to life through paint. My pigments serve as a direct link between the physical land I reside on and my intangible memories and emotions. The act of creating pigment is a meditative experience, one which honors the essence of each natural element and further connects me to my Brazilian heritage. This peacefulness is reflected into my paintings which brim with tender textures and hold and a command of color while set in an ethereal space.

While my steps for pigment refinement are quite strict, my painting process is centered around releasing any sense of control. Burnishing each layer of paint allows the color to spontaneously bloom and settle on its own, revealing the true essence of each pigment. While foraging, it is a rarity for me to come across the same color twice, resulting in truly one of a kind paintings.