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My latest artwork, "Mrs. Mayda", is an 8.5" x 11" acrylic piece on cardstock created using a gel plate technique, and it’s one of the most heartfelt portraits I’ve done. Set against a vivid backdrop of bright blue and red, it captures the grace and strength of our beloved office Mama Bear and dear friend, Mayda. Her corporate headshot, translated into this art form, radiates elegance and quiet authority—hallmarks of her professional presence. But it’s the colors, the energy, and the atmosphere of the piece that really celebrate who she is beyond the job title: warm, vibrant, charismatic, and the heart of our workplace family.
The red, white, and blue palette isn’t just festive—it’s intentional. Mayda’s love for this country runs deep, rooted in the same powerful experience many of us know: arriving from elsewhere, seeking safety, hope, and the chance to thrive. She embodies the values of loyalty, gratitude, and joy, and uplifts those around her through both leadership and laughter (and yes—on a good day, a little Soul Train dancing too!). This portrait is my way of honoring not just the woman she is, but the spirit of what it means to find a second home and give back to it with love.
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Private Collection of Mayda Pelaez