Mildred Paulino is a visual artist whose work is deeply rooted in personal resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of creativity. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and later moving to Danbury, Connecticut at the age of eleven, Paulino experienced a childhood marked by instability. Frequent moves and familial challenges, including separation in the foster care system, shaped her early life. Amid these hardships, art became her sanctuary—a place of healing, freedom, and hope. Through painting and drawing, she discovered a safe space to dream beyond her circumstances and imagine new possibilities. Paulino’s passion for the arts, forged through adversity, is reflected in her chosen mediums of oils, acrylics, graphite, and charcoal. Her work explores the interplay of emotion, texture, and technique, utilizing color, shading, and intricate details to evoke powerful narratives. Portraiture is at the heart of her practice, often focusing on individuals who hold significant meaning in her life. Through gazes, body language, and expressive compositions, Paulino’s work seeks to capture the essence of her subjects while inviting viewers to connect with their stories on a deeply emotional level.

Her artistic process is as versatile as it is intentional, incorporating a variety of surfaces such as gesso boards, plexiglass,and paper. The size and scale of her pieces are dictated by the unique mission of each work, ranging from intimate studies to expansive, textured portraits. While her paintings embrace bold textures and layered techniques, her drawings delve into the subtleties of line, mark-making, and tonal value, creating a dynamic contrast within her portfolio.

Mildred Paulino’s art is a testament to resilience, using creative expression as a bridge between her personal journey and the universal experiences of connection and healing. Through her work, she continues to explore the transformative power of art as a means of understanding, expression, and hope.

Mildred Paulino works with a variety of mediums, including oil paint, acrylic paint,watercolors,charcoal, and graphite pencil. Her artwork is created on diverse surfaces such as canvas boards, MDF boards, and plexiglass, showcasing her versatility and innovative approach to materials.

Her portfolio includes portraits of people and animals, as well as landscape paintings, reflecting her passion for capturing both the human connection and the beauty of the natural world.

For inquiries about commission work or pricing, please feel free to reach out via email at mildredpaulino@gmail.com or visit her website at mildredpaulino@gmail.com or visit her website at mpauli.otherpeoplespixels.com.

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