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CLIENT QUOTES

"Irene,

I received the canvas print! It is amazing! We love it. My husband and I will share it as our anniversary present. You are so gifted. I am honored to know you.

Thank you again.

Take care,

Yvonne Rodgers
Columbia, South Carolina

"Irene, just reading some of your client quotes,and I too was so taken by your beautiful creations. I feel so fortunate and blessed to own one of your original portraits…‘TWO TREES.’

Thank you Irene."

Corine Weese

"I was completely mesmerized by Irene's combination of bold colors and sinuous forms when depicting the figures of women who happen to be the central themes in much of her work. I could see the influence of Mexican artists like Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in her style and iconography, and also noticed how her independent voice as an artist emerged quite distinctly in her imagery. Given that I teach a class at UC Santa Barbara entitled Chicana Art and Feminism, I realized I needed to include her work in the course"s curriculum. I believe her art powerfully speaks of the concrete and spiritual realities experienced by women in this new millennium. Her skill as a painter and draughtswoman also breathes new life and sensuality to her female subjects. Since our meeting in San Antonio, I have collected Irene's material for my classes and maintained contact with her so I can closely follow her career through the numerous exhibits and commissions she has secured in the past years."

Guisela Latorre
Assistant Professor
University of California, Santa Barbara

CANELA, oil on canvas, 2007, collection of Magdalena Beltran-del Olmo

"Irene wills her paint brush to successfully capture the essence of her subjects: strong, determined women who mesmerize us with their confidence and grace. In her subtle strokes, she summons the colors of her palette to illuminate the quiet dignity, power and beauty of our abuelitas, madres, hermanas, hijas y comadres. Every time I gaze upon her portraits, I see the beauty of our heritage and the promise of legacies to come."

Magdalena Beltran-del Olmo, Private Collector

"Carranza is a California gem. Her work speaks to us as Latinos, as Angelenos, and as young collectors. Irene’s art graces our bedroom, our offices, and our den. One day, we hope to retain her for the perfect family portrait."

Daniel Tellalian & Monica Carlos
Los Angeles, CA

"Irene's work captures the inner serenity of women, regardless of the road they travel. Her subjects reflect the comfort and reserve of confidence, being just slightly removed from the viewer. Yet the subjects invite the viewer into their company…into their experience."

Julie Mairs, Private Collector

"I was first introduced to Irene’s artistic talent when I saw her San Antonio Winery ‘Reflections’ artwork being displayed on a billboard. I contacted her—introducing myself, and she graciously invited me to personally view her artwork. I loved all her work and found it difficult to decide on a purchase as it was all so beautiful—encompassing a woman’s femininity, her various roles in life, some of the paintings/series relating to the Hispanic culture, and her usage as well as blends of colors—and this is to name only a few aspects of why I admire Irene’s art. Additionally, not only is Irene’s artwork special but the artist herself is a very personal and caring individual who will explain her artistic creations. I have collected numerous prints on canvas, and have been especially fortunate to own four original paintings, and I thoroughly enjoy them everyday!"

Leticia S. Osuna
Los Angeles, California

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