FILE REF: JL-ART-2026
ART Archives
Series Statement
This collection is a deeply personal retrospective spanning from my first surrealist painting at age 10 to my latest complex sports animations at age 24. Through changing cities, shifting mediums, and a constant drive to observe the world around me, these 24 pieces map my journey of finding my signature style, honoring my Ecuadorian roots, and falling in love with the process of creation.
[ EVIDENCE 01: VISUAL ARCHIVE ]

Created when I was 10 years old, this was my first major painting. I was testing new styles—specifically pointillism and decided to frame it within a surrealist concept, depicting an animal dressed as a person smoking a cigar.

One of my first large-scale works, this piece explores my inner thoughts and everything I observed around me. It marks my initial leap into exploring my own personal style without relying on any references.

This painting taught me the art of patience at an early age. I tested my brush skills over a long period, applying numerous layers and learning what it truly means to wait for a canvas to dry.

Painted when I was 12, this was my first time using a palette knife as a tool. It is also one of my earliest nature paintings, a theme that quickly became a comforting habit for me.

My first abstract painting and my first giant canvas, measuring 2m x 2m. Trying a technique that required more conceptual thought than raw talent taught me a valuable lesson: creating abstract pieces is truly an art form of its own.

An attempt at realism using new painting techniques. It was a highly challenging piece that pushed my limits and required an immense amount of patience to complete.

Created at age 14, this was the first painting to win me an award. It blends abstraction with realism, representing an evolution from my previous work into a brand-new style.

My first critical piece. It marks my return to art after a year-long break, which was caused by societal pressures trying to convince me that being an artist wouldn't pay the bills.

Painted at age 18, this piece introduced a new era of mixing styles. It was during this creative process that I discovered my deep passion for oil pastels.

A recreation of a Robert Doisneau photograph that my father kept. I wanted to bring it back to life through intricate detail. Through this piece, I learned immensely and officially became an expert in oil pastels.

Created at age 20, this marks the beginning of my Chicago era. Working on a tighter budget, I transitioned to paper and oil pastels. It was here that I finally felt I had found my definitive style.

From the same era and stylistic family as "Last Drink." This piece serves as proof of my stylistic consistency, showing that I maintained and refined that unique approach for at least a full year.

A sketch from my final university project portraying my daily observations. This was my first time experimenting with acrylic markers as a medium.

Like "The Lips," this piece is part of my university's concluding chapter. It serves as a reflection of what my life and surroundings were like during that pivotal time.

Wrapping up my Chicago era at age 21. I have always considered myself a highly observant person I can't take my eyes off anything. That obsession with observation is what inspired this final series.Wrapping up my Chicago era at age 21. I have always considered myself a highly observant person I can't take my eyes off anything. That obsession with observation is what inspired this final series.

Part of my first solo exhibition in Ecuador, representing 14 years dedicated to art. This small self-portrait tested new styles and mediums and remains part of one of my favorite exhibitions to date.

Closing out my 22nd year, I chose to depict love because I was undergoing a major life transition. This era taught me the importance of self-love and having love for the people in my environment.

From my recent "Taste of Ecuador" exhibition. Created to represent my country and show the world what we have to offer, featuring the rose a highly emblematic flower of Ecuador.

This is undoubtedly my favorite painting, featuring my favorite flower. It represents the inherent beauty of Ecuador while radiating the vibrant energy of its colors.

A very special piece marking the end of my 23rd year. I had the privilege of exhibiting this in an Ecuadorian coffee shop in Quito, where I was able to learn about and taste the local coffee culture.

Entering my 24th year, this was my very first lesson in animation. It introduced me to the foundational principles of a completely new creative world I had never tried before.

I trained in tennis since I was a child. While I wasn't the best player, I always loved watching and analyzing others. That passion drove me to create this—my first complex animation of a match between Sinner and Alcaraz.

The start of a more sophisticated animation era. Here, I began incorporating my distinct artistic style with a different flow. It took a long time to finish, but that was all part of the learning process.

Following that same sophisticated path, this is my latest work in terms of both animation and art. It perfectly closes out the chapter of my 24 years.
FILE REF: JL-ART-2026
ART Archives
Series Statement
This collection is a deeply personal retrospective spanning from my first surrealist painting at age 10 to my latest complex sports animations at age 24. Through changing cities, shifting mediums, and a constant drive to observe the world around me, these 24 pieces map my journey of finding my signature style, honoring my Ecuadorian roots, and falling in love with the process of creation.
[ EVIDENCE 01: VISUAL ARCHIVE ]

Created when I was 10 years old, this was my first major painting. I was testing new styles—specifically pointillism and decided to frame it within a surrealist concept, depicting an animal dressed as a person smoking a cigar.

One of my first large-scale works, this piece explores my inner thoughts and everything I observed around me. It marks my initial leap into exploring my own personal style without relying on any references.

This painting taught me the art of patience at an early age. I tested my brush skills over a long period, applying numerous layers and learning what it truly means to wait for a canvas to dry.

Painted when I was 12, this was my first time using a palette knife as a tool. It is also one of my earliest nature paintings, a theme that quickly became a comforting habit for me.

My first abstract painting and my first giant canvas, measuring 2m x 2m. Trying a technique that required more conceptual thought than raw talent taught me a valuable lesson: creating abstract pieces is truly an art form of its own.

An attempt at realism using new painting techniques. It was a highly challenging piece that pushed my limits and required an immense amount of patience to complete.

Created at age 14, this was the first painting to win me an award. It blends abstraction with realism, representing an evolution from my previous work into a brand-new style.

My first critical piece. It marks my return to art after a year-long break, which was caused by societal pressures trying to convince me that being an artist wouldn't pay the bills.

Painted at age 18, this piece introduced a new era of mixing styles. It was during this creative process that I discovered my deep passion for oil pastels.

A recreation of a Robert Doisneau photograph that my father kept. I wanted to bring it back to life through intricate detail. Through this piece, I learned immensely and officially became an expert in oil pastels.

Created at age 20, this marks the beginning of my Chicago era. Working on a tighter budget, I transitioned to paper and oil pastels. It was here that I finally felt I had found my definitive style.

From the same era and stylistic family as "Last Drink." This piece serves as proof of my stylistic consistency, showing that I maintained and refined that unique approach for at least a full year.

A sketch from my final university project portraying my daily observations. This was my first time experimenting with acrylic markers as a medium.

Like "The Lips," this piece is part of my university's concluding chapter. It serves as a reflection of what my life and surroundings were like during that pivotal time.

Wrapping up my Chicago era at age 21. I have always considered myself a highly observant person I can't take my eyes off anything. That obsession with observation is what inspired this final series.

Part of my first solo exhibition in Ecuador, representing 14 years dedicated to art. This small self-portrait tested new styles and mediums and remains part of one of my favorite exhibitions to date.

Closing out my 22nd year, I chose to depict love because I was undergoing a major life transition. This era taught me the importance of self-love and having love for the people in my environment.

From my recent "Taste of Ecuador" exhibition. Created to represent my country and show the world what we have to offer, featuring the rose a highly emblematic flower of Ecuador.

This is undoubtedly my favorite painting, featuring my favorite flower. It represents the inherent beauty of Ecuador while radiating the vibrant energy of its colors.

A very special piece marking the end of my 23rd year. I had the privilege of exhibiting this in an Ecuadorian coffee shop in Quito, where I was able to learn about and taste the local coffee culture.

Entering my 24th year, this was my very first lesson in animation. It introduced me to the foundational principles of a completely new creative world I had never tried before.

I trained in tennis since I was a child. While I wasn't the best player, I always loved watching and analyzing others. That passion drove me to create this my first complex animation of a match between Sinner and Alcaraz.

The start of a more sophisticated animation era. Here, I began incorporating my distinct artistic style with a different flow. It took a long time to finish, but that was all part of the learning process.

Following that same sophisticated path, this is my latest work in terms of both animation and art. It perfectly closes out the chapter of my 24 years.
