Erica Espaillat

Throughout my life it has been the atmosphere that surrounds me that has had a great influence on my thoughts, Beauty and canvas became such an important part of my life and mentality.  The desire I have in my work is to portray nature as a reflection of what I see in a way that allows the viewer to participate and feel as if they are experiencing a wonderful moment in time along with me.

Puerto Rico offers such diversity in nature, from the varying landscapes and ocean scapes to the endless variety of vegetation and color within each landscape as well as under the sea.   These opportunities of being engulfed by, and exploring these wonders of nature which surround me, have opened a new door for the growth and development of my work. 

 Throughout my life and with each location I have lived and experienced along the eastern United States, I have taken each experience and encounter with my natural surroundings as an opportunity for growth and enlightenment of my senses. 

Painting has been an incredible way for me to express the natural wonders that I enjoy surrounding myself with and experiencing on a daily basis.  As the canvases become filled with colors and life themselves, I hope to take others to a place and time that has been so influential to me.