La Vida Es Bella Traditional Illustration (14.75×9.75)
Created with pencil, Copic markers, and pen on illustration paper, this piece is a celebration of life in all its beauty, chaos, and impermanence. The composition blends classical influences with modern symbolism, bringing together cherubs, musicians, and ornate flourishes that surround a central banner that reads La Vida Es Bella. At the heart of the piece sits a crowned lion, a symbol of strength, courage, and the pride with which we choose to live our lives.
The work reflects the idea that life is short and profoundly precious. The figures move through clouds of light and shadow, playing music, creating movement, and carrying the message forward. They are reminders that joy is not passive. It must be created, pursued, and lived with intention. The ribbons that carry the phrases Life is short and Live hard die proud speak to a philosophy of embracing experience fully, accepting both triumph and struggle as equal parts of a meaningful existence.
The dramatic lighting and swirling forms echo the energy of celebration and the intensity of human emotion. This piece is meant to uplift, to remind the viewer that beauty exists even in complexity, and that every moment is an opportunity to live with heart, passion, and authenticity.
La Vida Es Bella is both a tribute and a reminder. A tribute to the richness of life and a reminder never to take it for granted..
Work in progress
