Chasing Dawn Daniel J. Valadez he strives to make pictures

he strives to make pictures that are not only beautiful

6 x 12 in

and the roots reach deep to pierce the nine realms

Drawing on influences from a background in writing and film cinematography

Chasing Dawn Daniel J. Valadez he strives to make picturesDetails About Oil on panel 12 in. round 2024 13. 5 x 13. 5 in. (f) Framing included "A defining moment for me was the day I decided to pick up the paintbrush again. Art was a long lost love of mine for many years as I pursued other creative interests. Once I returned to painting, I never looked back. Painting has become a compulsion and a form of therapy as I spend hours in my own world, creating a whole new one before my eyes. My award winning