Within you, as if you were the paintbrush. There are sounds, sights, smells, tastes. “I see blobs of paint, I see aqua, or red, moving through the air. I paint, and I let the painting do the talking for me.” It doesn’t matter if it’s a red day,Ī happy day like Wednesday, or if it’s a blue, sad day like Monday. If I see cheetahs and mermaids, I do that. I let my hands do the talking for me.įor example, I think about Dad, or what’s going on, and paint it. “When I paint, I let my mind do the talking for me. Lupita encourages others to "listen to their hearts and take a chance". She enjoys being a business owner, contributing member of her community, and an inspiration to others. Lupita paints at the Vibrant Palette Art Center in Seattle, and at her home. The musical was conceived and written by her sister, Rose Cano. Her master skills, relaxed vibe, and Midwest hospitality create a welcoming experience for all clients. She is eager to learn and master the newest trends that evolve in the beauty industry. Paige has a decade of experience behind the chair and is a co-owner of Paint. Projections of her paintings were utilized in the performance, while an art exhibition showcasing a retrospective of Lupita's work, "I Beg To Differ", was on display in the theater lobby. Originally from Detroit, Paige moved to Seattle four years ago. In February 2018 in Seattle, Lupita's artwork was featured in a musical titled "Imaginary Opus: A Sensory Experience in Two Acts". She is fearless in her use of color and does not subscribe to any rules or boundaries that would contain her artistic vision. Her style could be described as exuberant, deep and layered. Her preferred medium is acrylic paint, although she enjoys experimenting with various mediums and techniques. Lupita also contributes to her community by donating her work to charitable causes.Īs a disciplined artist she has devoted countless hours over the past 20 years to developing her natural talents.
Regional and national disability conferences, fundraisers, through retail shops and online. Today Lupita's work is exhibited and sold at art walks, craft fairs, gallery shows, coffee shops, With the support of her family, friends and her job coach, Lupita launched AE Designs by Lupita, selling note cards reproduced from her original paintings. Lupita, who happens to have Down syndrome, was born and raised in Seattle as part of a close-knit Peruvian family that valued and encouraged creative expression.Īfter graduating from high school she began to search for a job that would satisfy her bold personality and unfettered imagination.ĭuring this time she began painting for recreation and soon discovered that painting was her passionĪnd her calling. Lupita Cano is a self-taught abstract painter who loves to share her unique perspective of the world through her art.
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