Welcome To My Website
My name is Lafa Marquez, I live in Vancouver Washington. I have been an artist since I was in junior high. I am mostly self-taught. My garage has been converted into my studio and my dog accompanies me while I work. Art has served as my therapeutic outlet for many years. To sit at a desk with paper and pencil or a canvas and paint is an escape for me.
A Special Kind Of Art
Much of my art is influenced by my travels and experiences. I have lived and traveled in Latin America and am very passionate about the people, music, food and customs. My collections include a series inspired by Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Mexico and my latest series was inspired by a trip to Spain, France, Italy and Morocco. Follow the link to the Gallery and see if you can see which places inspired what paintings.
Blessed to be living in the North West, my current series illustrates some of the many outdoor recreational opportunities that I enjoy taking part in and admire here in the mountains, lakes and rivers of the North West.
Dance is a big part of my life as well and it is reflected in the movement, bright color and repeat pattern depicted in my works. Much like dance, subjects in my paintings provoke feelings of despair, tenderness, guilt, joy and vulnerability.
I like painting on objects as well. I have painted images on chairs, trunks, tables and other items. I plan to do more of this work in the near future.
I show my work in galleries, local businesses and most recently at art festivals. Talking with people who identify personally with select works of mine is very flattering and gratifying to me.
My name is Lafa Marquez, I live in Vancouver Washington. I have been an artist since I was in junior high. I am mostly self-taught. My garage has been converted into my studio and my dog accompanies me while I work. Art has served as my therapeutic outlet for many years. To sit at a desk with paper and pencil or a canvas and paint is an escape for me.
A Special Kind Of Art
Much of my art is influenced by my travels and experiences. I have lived and traveled in Latin America and am very passionate about the people, music, food and customs. My collections include a series inspired by Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Mexico and my latest series was inspired by a trip to Spain, France, Italy and Morocco. Follow the link to the Gallery and see if you can see which places inspired what paintings.
Blessed to be living in the North West, my current series illustrates some of the many outdoor recreational opportunities that I enjoy taking part in and admire here in the mountains, lakes and rivers of the North West.
Dance is a big part of my life as well and it is reflected in the movement, bright color and repeat pattern depicted in my works. Much like dance, subjects in my paintings provoke feelings of despair, tenderness, guilt, joy and vulnerability.
I like painting on objects as well. I have painted images on chairs, trunks, tables and other items. I plan to do more of this work in the near future.
I show my work in galleries, local businesses and most recently at art festivals. Talking with people who identify personally with select works of mine is very flattering and gratifying to me.
