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About
Visual Storytelling
Adriana paints stories of the sea. The tropical paradise of her Puerto Rican childhood, with its lush mountains and sparkling beaches, ignited in her a lifelong fascination with water. Now, she captures its ever-changing nature on canvas, using vibrant acrylics and bold brushstrokes to create dreamlike underwater worlds.
A self-taught artist, she paints intuitively, capturing the freedom of the ocean she loves. You might see underwater gardens blooming with unexpected life, sailboats crafted from delicate petals, or deconstructed sunsets exploding in a symphony of hues. Each piece invites you on a visual adventure, filled with wonder and playfulness.
A New Chapter Begins
As it often happens, life took Adriana on an unexpected journey. She traded the familiar warmth of the Caribbean for the bustling energy of Arlington, Virginia. This change of scenery brought new inspiration, pushing her art in exciting directions. And now, her art is evolving again, reflecting her new surroundings. In her latest series, Adriana fuses her signature underwater scenes with cityscapes and human figures. It's a blend of the familiar and the new, as she explores the urban environment and the people who inhabit it.
Adriana's talent has taken her art across borders. Her work has been featured in group exhibitions in California, Miami, New York, and Puerto Rico. She's also a passionate supporter of the arts, having been an active member of the East End Art Guild in Puerto Rico and now an
artist in residence at Palette 22 in The Village at Shirlington.
Statement
The ocean has always pulled me in. Maybe it’s the rhythm of the waves, the sting of salt in the air, or the rush of anticipation before I dive in. The sea—wild yet calm, endless yet intimate—feels like a mirror of my own inner world. That’s the energy I pour into every painting.
For me, painting is a way to navigate life. I trust my instincts, letting color lead the way. Each brushstroke is a conversation, each canvas a place to release joy, uncertainty, and everything in between. My process is fluid, spontaneous—an exploration rather than a destination. Like the tide, I return to it again and again, finding renewal in the movement. With every piece, I hope to create something vibrant, something alive. Something that, like the sea, stirs something in you.
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