Karyss

I have lived in Belmont Shore (So. Cal) my entire life. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, I am first generation American. And although I have yet to travel to Cuba, I have always carried my "Cubanismo" close to my heart. As I grew up , I often heard stories told by my grandmother (or one of my many, many relatives) of what life was like in their homeland. They were all very grateful to have been able to come here. But their stories were always just a bit bittersweet. You could hear the longing in their voices to return to a better, happier place that was their Cuba (before Castro). My painting is influenced by this Cuban Spirit. The bold colors , the beauty of the landscape and the gorgeous colors of the sea. And, although I have yet to go, I can still see the pictures painted in my head by the wonderful stories of my family.