Visual artist · Mexico — Madrid

line. gesture.
memory. matter

Original artwork and workshops where the process matters more than the result. Painting, matter and gesture.

01 — Work

A conversation between layers

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02 — Courses 2026

Learn to see, not just to make

New · Available now

Composition and Forms

Train your eye before your hand: composition and forms as the foundation of your own visual language. Recorded · self-paced · English.

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Available · Spanish

Introduction to Encaustic

Clear foundations for painting with wax. 4 recorded classes, at your own pace. $195 USD.

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Available · Spanish

Zen Painting for Encaustic

Gesture, ink and breath — a contemplative practice: painting from silence. $49 USD.

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All courses & retreats

“Gaby, I found my mark.”

Susan Jersen · The Alchemy of Ink, 2024

“Your instruction was so easy to understand — many thanks for sharing your fabulous art and methods.”

Pamela Caughey · Painting with Fire

“I just finished watching your class… all I can say is WOW! I LOVED IT! I cannot wait to experiment in my studio.”

Eileen Bochsler · Painting with Fire

“What a gentle and elegant process, with super powerful results. Thank you Gabriela.”

Keno McCloskey · Painting with Fire

“Beautiful, inspiring and challenging lesson. Thank you Gabriela.”

Martine Bervoets · Painting with Fire

“One of the best sessions so far… thank you Gabriela.”

Tif Rock · Painting with Fire

“Loved this class. Thanks so much for clear information.”

Emilie Marks · Painting with Fire

“It was fabulous! Love your paintings and I am so inspired!”

Joan Gaetz · Painting with Fire

“LOVE LOVE LOVE your class and your art! Thank you for the inspiration!”

Karen Malinak · Painting with Fire

“Very inspirational, Gabriela. Thank you.”

Meg Muirhead · Painting with Fire

“Love your class, thank you!”

Sari-Aino Tolonen · Painting with Fire

“La clase fue fantástica, Gabriela. Realmente inspiradora.”

Chelo Vela Erbina · Painting with Fire

“Te quedó maravillosa la clase. Apenas estoy empezando con encáustica, pero me encanta.”

Pia Carazo · Painting with Fire

03 — About

Painting, matter and gesture

My work moves between painting, matter and gesture. I explore processes, layers and traces, and share this exploration through workshops where creating is also listening, observing and discovering new ways of seeing.

Each piece is a record of time: burnt paper, melted wax, lines that appear and disappear under glazes. Denis Diderot Grant 2026 · Château d'Orquevaux, France.

My story

From my studio

Process I don't share on social media

A monthly letter with reflections, work in progress and course news. No noise — only the essential.

line · gesture · memory · matter line · gesture · memory · matter · gesture · memory · matter

LINE · GESTURE

memory · materiality

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My work moves between painting, materiality, and gesture. I explore processes, layers, and traces, and I share this exploration through workshops where creating is also about listening, observing, and discovering new ways of seeing.