Dearest Mom 

Especially for all animal lovers. Forgive yourself and others.

Cats in Wonderland 

Learn to be honest with yourself, before you expect others to be honest with you.

Deception is a common human behavior, not only among individuals, but also among couples and within marriages. Some people have adopted lying as a way of life and use it to manipulate others' perceptions of reality. They also lie to avoid problems, make themselves feel better, and create a false image. Once we forgot our true selves, we created a fictional self to protect us. We hide behind lies and false stories that, little by little, became our identity. 

 This painting was intended to convey the message, “Be faithful to yourself, so you won't be afraid of others cheating.” Being true to yourself will help you spot the difference between what's right and what's deceitful. 

 ***The painting is missing a portion at the bottom***, caused by the drawing board falling from the easel to the ground during the creation process. Various repair methods appeared in my mind and I also considered repainting another drawing board, but after thinking of the original intention of the painting, I decided to be true to myself and my connoisseurs—admitting that it was flawed; it may be imperfect in many people's eyes, but art is never perfect and imperfect, so I insisted on finishing, displaying and accepting it for all its flaws.

The panel was dropped by my fish using superpowers.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park - The Land of  Enchantment Collection 

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge - The Land of Enchantment Collection 

Pecos National Historical Park - The Land of Enchantment Collection 

Abiquiu Lake - The Land of Enchantment Collection 

This is a story about a stray dog and a human. 

If you decide to buy or adopt a pet, you’ll need to make room in your life for that new living creature. How do you view your relationship with animals? Do you consider them part of your family? Or are they more like pets, something less than human? Many people believe that the human world is complicated, and the animal world is rather simple, but I disagree. 

By choosing to bring a pet into your home, you’ll find that your life will become more structured. For example: you’ll be less inclined to go out at night and have more regular exercise sessions by taking the pet for walks. The same goes for your eating habits and sleeping patterns. You’ll also notice that you are going to spend more time with your pet, as you’ll want to talk and play with it as often as possible. Overall, when you choose to bring a best friend into your home, your life becomes much more enjoyable and fulfilling. 

With so much materialism in today’s world, it doesn’t take much to feel lonely. But pets are always loyal and caring, listening attentively to your every word, their unconditional love and affection knows no bounds - they’re even willing to sacrifice their own lives for yours. 

So did you adopt a pet or did a pet adopt you? 
The stray dog and the human said firmly to each other: “Wherever I go, you can take me home.”

Wherever I go, you bring me home.

Everyone has something irreplaceable in their heart, whether it’s a place, person, or something else... 

I grew up watching Japanese animation, particularly POKÉMON, which gave me a sense of stability and comfort. I often incorporate elements of the Pokémon universe into my work; the environment depicted in the oil painting is taken from my living environment of New Mexico, where I feel at home. 

When you’re feeling down and out, when the only thing you can imagine doing is giving up and quitting, remember that no matter how hard life is, there’s always hope. No matter how tiring your social life may seem, there are still people out there who want to be your friend. No matter how unsatisfactory your job is, remember that you’re gaining valuable skills and experience to help you succeed in the future. And don’t forget about your original intentions—they are what brought you here in the first place.

Nothing’s gonna change my world

Guardian Angel #1

Titled Eternal Return, the painting is inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's theory of Eternal Return. The purpose of this theory is to guide people to reflect on their entire life and face it head-on, admitting that this is who they are, that they have experienced everything, good and bad, and that each experience adds up to the whole of who you are now. 

Pain is an inevitable part of life. The meaning of experiencing pain may be positive or negative, depending on whether one handles the experience appropriately.  

The middle of the painting depicts the Doraemon Time Machine, representing a vehicle that enables one to enter the Eternal Return, wherein past, present, and future are all intertwined.  

The fireplace is an homage to Rene Magritte Time Transfixed, which represents the entrance and exit of a time machine.  

The color pink, and doors, are both objects in the physical world. Here we connects these two ideas and establishes that both may be taken for metaphorical excursions into other universes or dimensions.  

Landscapes is painted behind the door, showing different dimensions and symbolizing a hopeful, positive experience.  

The road of life is a winding one. It can teach us that there is joy in each bend, no matter how many times we may travel the same path.  

The Roman numeral clock features a time tunnel that turns the numbers back to 4:44. This is an Angel number meaning that the angels have been guarding your home.  

Facing a mirror, you turn the mirror toward yourself, and seek the support of a trusted friend or counselor as you continue your journey.

Eternal Return

This piece features the ants from Salvador Dalí's The Seven Lively Arts: Art of the Ballet. 

Once spring and summer arrive, it's time for the ants in my backyard to get working. Sometimes, they sneak into the house. Under my watchful eye, they walk around nonchalantly, as if they were putting on a ballet show. 

Buddhism believes in the inherent spirituality of all beings. Therefore, all lives are equal and worthy of respect. Don't let your desires obscure your true colors in this murky world full of temptations.

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Yannis Noelle C.