"Beautifully Powerful" is a mixed media painting (though mostly acrylic paint) with beautiful textures throughout the canvas. This artwork combines the abstract style with a realistic touch. It had been years since I last painted something with texture, and even then it wasn't much texture at all. I am very pleased with the end result of this painting, and will definitely be creating more art in this style!
Look who's on the cover of the March 2026 edition of Maricopa Lifestyle Magazine! This is a tremendous honor. I have been featured in multiple magazines in the past, but this is my first time on a front cover! There is also a nice feature article inside!
It has been a dream of mine to one day see my art displayed in the Mortgage Matchup Center (formerly known as the Footprint Center), home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. On Saturday, October 28, 2023, that dream became a reality. I am extremely honored to have a section of the arena dedicated to my art and I. I am so grateful for this opportunity that the Phoenix Suns have given me to be a part of the team’s history. On this section of the wall are my three huge paintings, along with a video about me playing on a big screen, and my bio. The paintings are of 1970s Suns legends Alvan Adams(number 33), Dick Van Arsdale(number 5), and Paul Wesphal(number 44). Each painting is 7 feet tall and 5 feet wide! See each of the paintings below! I am officially a Phoenix Suns artist!
Remember how much fun it was to make art as children? We didn't worry too much about straight lines or perfect shapes. As we grew older, so-called "rules" were put into our minds about how our artwork is "supposed to look." Suddenly our focus was on being perfect and not breaking those so-called rules. Suddenly making art was no longer fun. If we become as children once again, and make art as we did back then, imagine how much fun it will be. Imagine how beautiful our artwork will become if we focus on creativity rather than perfection. Remember, imperfections will make your art perfect!
- Carlos Jimenez