My name is Ariel Valéria Barbosa. I am a painter based in Downtown Los Angeles with an enduring love affair with color—vibrant, bold, and expressive hues that invite viewers into ethereal heavenscapes.

My process begins with prayer to Jesus; I seek visions and then paint with the Holy Spirit. These visions often give visual language to my personal and spiritual experiences, and I have been blessed to witness many people touched by God when they encounter my work.

Exhibitions and projects

• Shown at DTLA Art Night at Eastern Columbia Gallery, curated by Kelly O’Brien.

• Exhibited at the Spring 2025 Chocolate & Art Show in the LA Arts District.

• Participated in exhibitions in my hometown of Baltimore.

• Co-painted a mural for HopeFestLA at the LA Coliseum with Shane Grammer, Damin Lujan (Zaoone), and Carla Roque.

• Live-painted at the Mayan Theater for the 2026 “She is Fearless” Women’s Conference, on Hollywood Boulevard, and within church settings.

Media and materials

• Primarily paint on canvas.

• Also create painted clothing: jean jackets, shirts, hoodies, and pants.

• Mural commissions