| PAZ ARTIST STATEMENT: I believe that art is a way of bringing new ideas into the world. Whether it is art that expresses a mood or tells a story,it is a form of Communication. Since the human figure is the main tool we use to communicate with the world, it is the main focus of my art. My paintings are about contact with the outside world and the difference between self and environment I do not conform to one particular school of painting and my influences include everything from Egon Schiele to Carravagio and Durer. I combine expressive new styles with a respect and understanding of classical forms. AWARDS Third place Beverley Hills art show Spring 2009 BEST OF SHOW and First Place Painting Affair in the Gardens Oct 2007 Beverley Hills art show Thousand oaks art festival: Best of Show 2006 Honorable mention Beverley Hills art show Spring 2005 "Emerging Young Artist Awards", By California Alliance for Art Educators Second place in Visual Art category. May 2003. First and second places in oil/acrylic, first place in watercolor, Westlake Village Art Guild Show April 2003. Conejo Valley Artist Association Fine Art Award by the Conejo Valley Artist Association April 2003 |