Culture, history and color have always fascinated me. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I really dove into my family history and dove into what really makes me happy. What gives me energy? What feels natural to me? Why do I like certain things? I want to understand who my ancestors were and what they did, and have passed on to me.

In speaking with my family members and with the little information that I was able to gather, I have concluded that I am of Nahua descent. 

Colors have always spoken to me. From the crisp smell of a new box of crayons to juicy acrylic markers making their mark on paper. The Otomi people were also a part of the natives that lived in my hometown. They are responsible for complex, colorful embroidery, or tenangos, work that explains my love for art and color. 

Through my ancestors, I believe I am making the same art they once did, with a modern twist and with materials that were not used and unobtainable during their time. I use mostly watercolor as my base, followed by ink and then acrylic markers for the highlights that resemble embroidery marks and also added texture. I love experimenting with different mediums, so I have added another element to some of my recent paintings. Blacklight paint reminds me of my childhood band posters, incorporating the blacklight paint with my paintings gives me the best of both worlds. The traditional underlining art, with the modern twist to take it to the next level. 

Each piece I make honors the artists and ancestors whose names were lost, but whose spirit remains. When you support Soona Paints, you’re not just buying art — you’re helping keep a lineage alive.

Thank you for supporting my work and my ancestors. 🌙