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After moving to the United States, she began her journey by focusing on realism in her paintings, but often felt constricted by the rules, shapes, and forms, which turned her passion into something resembling a job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a bold move, she chose to follow her heart rather than adhere to others' expectations, recognizing her need for artistic freedom. This decision led her to develop a distinctive style and creative process that often diverges from conventional norms. Her unconventional approach serves as a source of inspiration, allowing people to connect with the sense of freedom that permeates her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe perspectives of life profoundly influence her art. She navigates the chaos of unplanned, messy patterns, creating something beautiful and harmonious regardless of the circumstances. Her art style and technique reflect the essence of life itself.\u003cbr\u003eCarmen Carpena emphasizes that we often become blind to the beauty around us when faced with chaos, focusing primarily on the negative aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinding beauty in uncertainty, she instinctively organizes what is before her, revealing the underlying beauty in her surroundings. 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the reporters repeatedly saying that closing was not the cure, that the cure was worse that the Illness, the moment he said that the illness was death, her mind represented the virus as skeletons (death) and from there came the idea of ​​painting this sad moment in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe was moved by the Governor’s powerful speech .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor her this fight represents a battle because of the media calling the hospitals the front line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually when she feels sadness she paints, it helps with her sorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt made her so sad all was going on there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on canvas. 5ft by 8ft inspired by Leonardo da Vinci sketch the battle of Anghiari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique hand-made oil painting on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Artist Studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg id=\"socialpilot-extension-hover-button\" style=\"cursor: pointer; display: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg id=\"socialpilot-extension-hover-button\" style=\"cursor: pointer; 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