Hello! My name is Patricia Vargas, and I’m the artist behind Parima Creative Studio. I make abstract paintings and art prints using acrylic paint and digital methods. I work out of my home studio in Los Alamitos, California.
I started painting when I was around 10 years old. My mother used to paint, and growing up I would often watch as she created beautiful landscapes. One day, I decided to try my hand with the paintbrush. My first few pieces weren’t exactly stellar, but at the time I thought I was creating masterpieces. I loved painting so much that it quickly became my go-to hobby. I went on to study art at the University of California Santa Barbara, where my main focuses were painting, digital media and paper arts.
During college, the thought of pursuing art as a career seemed so far-fetched that I decided to venture down the more practical career path of being a web designer. However, as the years passed, I started to get requests from friends and family to make paintings for their homes; slowly but surely, the idea of being a professional painter no longer seemed so radical. I opened Parima Creative Studio in January 2013, and went full-time in 2014.
I make art because it’s a form of expression that communicates things that cannot be expressed in any other way. To the outside world, I’m relatively quiet and shy; I’m not the kind of person who can walk into a room and immediately befriend strangers and create conversations. My paintings, on the other hand, are generally loud and vibrant; they start conversations all on their own.
Inspiration for my paintings comes from whatever I’m feeling in the moment. I typically start by deciding on a general color palette; I’m drawn to bright and rich colors, like deep blues, deep greens, bright pinks and gold. I work in two mediums: traditional acrylic paint on canvas, and digital. I like the unexpected possibilities that acrylics bring, yet I also like the control and ability to quickly form ideas by painting digitally. Whatever medium I’m working with, my goal is to create paintings that exhibit positivity and vibrance, and will elicit a sense of joy and happiness from the viewer.
I’ve sold on Etsy since the start of my business; Etsy has given me a platform to reach thousands of potential customers. It has also given me the to opportunity to collaborate with companies like Anthropologie, and to be featured in publications such as Better Homes and Gardens, Refresh, Adore Home, and POPSUGAR. I’m currently working on plans to offer my work wholesale, and I’m also looking into selective licensing. Above all, I’m thankful that my business has given me the opportunity to do what I’m passionate about and spend valuable time with the ones I love.
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All photographs by Peyton Seals.
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165 comments
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 5 years ago
Gorgeous shop. Congrats on the feature!
Kimberly C from CoffeeStainedTags said 5 years ago
Absolutely beautiful! Congrats on the feature and best wishes to you!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! Congratulations on the feature!
anne from QUALITYcovers said 5 years ago
You have a lovely shop and a great talent! I enjoyed your inspiring story. .Your studio is so warm and pretty. I'm glad you found success doing what you truly love.Your painting and photos are breath taking.I I'm so happy that you were featured, continued success to you !
Anna from ParisDecorPrints said 5 years ago
beautiful paintings!
Yael Berger from TheJoyofColor said 5 years ago
Love your colorful painting congrats for the feature
Judy W from JudyHandmadeCreation said 5 years ago
Congrats! Your work is beautiful. :)
kevin pyne from CustomWW said 5 years ago
beautiful work congrats!!
DecadesOfVintage from DecadesOfVintage said 5 years ago
Love your color sense!
Helen Mills from 1820BagCo said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop, congrats on the feature!
DeUno from DeUno said 5 years ago
Beautiful! Congratulations on the feature!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 5 years ago
Wonderful abstract paintings with beautiful colors! Congratulations on the feature!
Michelle Motuzas from Oceanandearthstudio said 5 years ago
Beautiful pieces! Love the texture in the acrylic pieces!
GIANINA from GyaDesign said 5 years ago
Ilove your work !! Congratulations,dear Patricia :)
Shulamit Raanan from ShuliDesigns said 5 years ago
Your work is amazing!!! Congrats! You deserve it:)
Kathy Johnson from kathyjohnson3 said 5 years ago
I took a peek in your store, I love the vibrant colors you use and the fact that you can order the paintings in different sizes! Your work is lovely, congratulations on the feature!! Kathy
Patrick and Annie from SevenMilesPerSecond said 5 years ago
Incredible colors and designs!! Will be visiting your shop again. Thanks for sharing your story!
TheBohoChick from BohoChickStudio said 5 years ago
I love artist that combine different mediums (which I consider digital art to be) and you have found a unique vision that really reaches out and grabs the viewer. Well done!
Jafeth Moiane from handicraftafrica said 5 years ago
You are great artist! The mix of the colors is amazing. Congrats!
Mike and Jess from JessiesOrientalRugs said 5 years ago
Beautiful studio, and I love your bright, colorful paintings. Congrats!!
rb salon from rbsalon said 5 years ago
Beautiful works!I love your Ostrich Animal Art Print! Congratulations on the feature!
cherryZO from cherryZOvintage said 5 years ago
Always loved your shop ! Congratulations on the feature !
Mirra from PLANTMEcards said 5 years ago
Gorgeous work ! Congratulations ! Happy to see true artist to be featured !
Zeynep from ZeyJewel said 5 years ago
Congratulations on the feature!
ACR from IntoTheBluePaintShop said 5 years ago
Lovely!
Hey Chica from HeyChica said 5 years ago
I love your paintings and enjoyed reading about how you got started, congrats!
CatchSomeRaes from CatchSomeRaes said 5 years ago
Beautiful paintings! So nice to hear you can make a living as an artist doing what you love!
Maria B. from TheNorthWayStudio said 5 years ago
Stunning creations--your color palette and aesthetic are just gorgeous! Congratulations on such a well-deserved feature!
Candy from GrayKeyDesigns said 5 years ago
Your work is so beautiful!! Best wishes!!
ACR from WoodsyWools said 5 years ago
Lovely pieces, congrats !!
dgmart from dgmart said 5 years ago
your work is beautiful! I like it very much, especially acrylic pics
Katie Anne from MiddleCoast said 5 years ago
Lovely. I'm so glad that your dream became your reality! <3
Bale and Twine from baleandtwine said 5 years ago
Your paintings are gorgeous! Congrats!
Printable Nature from printablenature said 5 years ago
Love your color schemes! Beautiful work! Congratulations
ThriftyLife from ThriftyUpenyu said 5 years ago
lovely. congrats on the feature.
DivineOrders from DivineOrders said 5 years ago
GLORIOUS! Congrats on the feature. Thank you Patricia for sharing your inspiring journey, spectacular art and lovely thoughts with us. Peace.
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 5 years ago
Compliments!
Tina St. John from TinaStJohnJewelry said 5 years ago
Congratulations on your feature! Creative colors
xuan qi from xuanqirabbit said 5 years ago
Love your shop .Congratulations!
stacey from TessCloset said 5 years ago
Beautiful! I enjoyed reading your story-Amazing! Congrats on the feature!
Adrienne from DabAndDabble said 5 years ago
I ♥ Flowers No 13! Beautiful!
Stacey from GraphixLLC said 5 years ago
Great shop and story! Congrats!
Elizabeth Knaus from FreshRetroGallery said 5 years ago
Keep creating, Patricia Vargas!
Julia K Walton from FireHorseVintageHQ said 5 years ago
Really wonderful, vibrant art work - love it! :o)
Colette from ColettesBoutique said 5 years ago
Love all the paintings and bold colors!!
Renee from RenaisyDaisyDesigns said 5 years ago
Color is the thing that tickles the soul when it needs to laugh, comforts it when it is in need of calm, and gets it going when it needs a boost. Your art is very lovely and you use color to its full potential. Congrats on the feature :-)
Ombretta from IndieLab said 5 years ago
fantastic colors! congrats!
Asma from AsmaOriginal said 5 years ago
I love your abstracts! The colors are so beautiful.
novavintage from NovaVintage said 5 years ago
Congratulations on your success! Your paintings have a beautiful, calming feel to them. I would love to spruce up my home with some of them!! XO
FrenchPaperMoon Gelman from FrenchPaperMoon said 5 years ago
Love your work and your products- Congratulation on the feature and best of luck for the future!
Michael Hutton from ArtofMichaelHutton said 5 years ago
Love your art! Congratulations!
Laura Long from VintagePatina said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature. Your work is inspiring and so upbeat. It makes me happy!!
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 5 years ago
Amazing works of art!
AnitasPottery.com from potterybyAnita said 5 years ago
Lovely use of color! Also love your "Monet" mouse pad! Congratulations on being Featured and Best Wishes for much Success! ♥♥♥
benna and hanna from bennaandhanna said 5 years ago
It is lively and vibrant. Like happy energy. Congrats!
Edith Garrett from RetroMarketplace said 5 years ago
Love the color - best wishes for continued success!
Zygopsyche from Fuzziggles said 5 years ago
great feature! love the work!
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 5 years ago
I really like colorful art like yours... Awe' the Ostrich Animal Art Print would make a room look lively. You're so talented! Enjoy many more years of success. Congratulations Patricia of Parima Creative Studio!
Dorothy from JewelrybyDorothy said 5 years ago
Lovely! Congrats on the feature!
Lisa Northcraft from TheNorthLives said 5 years ago
Your creations are amazing! And they do create feelings of happiness & also peace. Being shy I understand how important it is to express yourself especially through creative avenues. Im so glad you found a place through Etsy to share your works of art. Blessings! Lisa And all of us here at TheNorthLives
Sherri from ButterflyFeetDigital said 5 years ago
Great, congrats on the feature!
Wendy from hypno3mom said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! Congrates!
Tina from greenpapayaprints said 5 years ago
I just love all your pieces. I can't wait to order a few for our home.
Indigo Canyon Soap Co. from INDIGOCANYONSOAPCO said 5 years ago
Beautiful work. Congratulations on your feature! Best of luck in the future.
Terri Smith from DimplesDragonflies said 5 years ago
Such Gorgeous Creativity! Congratulations On The Feature, You Work Is So Deserved!
April Armistead from AprilNicoleArt said 5 years ago
Gorgeous work! Congrats on the feature ♥
Mari Majam from TheQuietSunshineShop said 5 years ago
I loved reading about you pursuing your passion even when it seemed daunting! Very inspiring! Congrats on the feature!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 5 years ago
Beautiful art works. I’m not the kind of person who can walk into a room and immediately befriend strangers and create conversations too. Art is such a good channel to express feeling. Congratulations on the feature!
Etrennes from Etrennes said 5 years ago
Marvelous talent , your paintings are beautiful. Wishing you all the best for continued success!!!
Lisa A from FabricBundleShop said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature! Beautiful shop!
Barbara Gable from CrazyLovely said 5 years ago
Your art is beautiful, and your workspace is dreamy! Congratulations on the feature!
Monica from ThreeBarDGifts said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature and the success of your lovely shop!
Amber Hickey from BesosjewelrybyAmber said 5 years ago
Beautiful pieces! :)
Melissa Partridge from ColorMelissa said 5 years ago
LOVE, LOVE your work Patricia!! Congrats on the feature!!
JOANNA from BUSTANI said 5 years ago
Amazing shop! Congratulations! :)
Marta DQ from tribomo said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature! Love your paintings!
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 5 years ago
Gorgeous shop! Congrats on doing what you love! :)
Natalia from Nikifashion said 5 years ago
Love you art! Congrats on the feature!
Yeva Adalyan from YevArtsJewelry said 5 years ago
All the best for your shop.
Adriana from Karavakishop said 5 years ago
Wonderful work!! Congrats on the feature:)
Lisa P from TheGoldGator said 5 years ago
Love your work!! Your color combinations are fantastic!
Adriana Blake from HappyMomentsGiftShop said 5 years ago
Congratulations, Patricia! Lovely shop and vibrant art!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 5 years ago
How wonderful to follow your dream. Congrats!
Gwynne Collins from DaysLongGone said 5 years ago
Love seeing someone that creates art through painting featured! Love your work! Congratulations, Patricia!
Penny Birch-Williams from PennyBirchWilliams said 5 years ago
It's refreshing to see a painter featured here, and I congratulate you on being the exception to the rule both as a featured seller and as a painter! Fine art on Etsy isn't an easy road for most of us, so I'm happy to see a success story. It is quite an achievement to have collaborated with retail and to have been featured in publications. As a painter myself I find it awesome to see another painter find such a large audience. You've found the magic - or created it, more likely - and I hope you enjoy everything that success has to offer. Best wishes!
Nur Cirakoglu from metalmorphoz said 5 years ago
Congratulations! I have been a fan of your art for a while and it is so nice to see a real art and artist is featured here in Etsy! All the best wishes! ( I wish I would be that much tidy and clean when I was working :) lol!
Jennifer King from JenniferKingDesigns said 5 years ago
You work is beautiful and refreshing - I love your colors and technique. Congratulations on being featured ~ well deserved. All the best for continued success!
Rebeca from SecretDiamonds said 5 years ago
Just beautiful!
Rebecca from dellabellaBoutique said 5 years ago
Your work is absolutely beautiful!
Vintage De Mar from VintageDeMar said 5 years ago
The tones, the atmosphere... Bliss !
BonTons from BonTons said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! Congratulations on the feature!
Debra Gilstrap from gilstrapdesigns said 5 years ago
Your artwork is so amazing!
Vera Noritsa from CobraQueensGift said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop!
ArcanaAntiquities from ArcanaAntiquities said 5 years ago
beautiful work, congrats!
Sandy Wiggins from SandyWigginsImages said 5 years ago
Lovely! Much continued success to you Patricia.
J. Gooch from 22bluebells said 5 years ago
Very interesting that you combine acrylics with digital painting - so creative and different. Love the colors you use, and your studio space is so bright and inspiring! It must be a joy to work there every day. Congratulations on your well-deserved feature! :o)
NatureMatch from NatureMatch said 5 years ago
Nice painting...congratulations!!
Nancy from HerMajestysPug said 5 years ago
Quel couleur!!! Bravo!!! J'adore your Masterpieces!!! Congrats on being featured!! Here's to beaucoup more success!!! Pugs & kisses
Roberto Maisonet from TheShyGuy said 5 years ago
Nice shop, congratulations.
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 5 years ago
Lovely and colorful work!
Lyubava from LyubavaCrochet said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! Congratulations! All the best!
Lila Maude from lilamaude said 5 years ago
Love your taste for color!
Lila Maude from lilamaude said 5 years ago
Love the colors!!
Diana from LeSeForYou said 5 years ago
Wow, so beautiful! ☆CONGRATULATIONS☆
Kristina from GoodMoodWoods said 5 years ago
so beautiful work, congrats!!
Ketki Fadnis from KetkiFadnis said 5 years ago
Wonderful work ! Its good to see that an artist has been featured ! Congratulations and best wishes !
elle and belle Forster from elleandbellejewelry said 5 years ago
So beautiful, congrats and all the best!!
Robert William from moderncre8ve said 5 years ago
Talented! Great work, and nice photos of your process. You may have the cleanest workspace i have ever seen! Wish my feature photos looked that good! Best of luck to you :)
Richard from LeedsRadio said 5 years ago
Very nice.
NeatoKeen from NeatoKeen said 5 years ago
Very cool! Best wishes for continued success!
Terai from terainbDesigns said 5 years ago
Awesome! Love the paintings :). Congrats!
Chotika Prasitsaeng from ChoArtJewelry said 5 years ago
beautiful work :)
Rachel M from 100Creations said 5 years ago
Congratulations on being featured!
kelly hickey from edieandglo said 5 years ago
Wow! The colors you are drawn to and creating are BEAUTIFUL! Keep making- you are great at it!!
Kristina Beganovic from blackbirdbag said 5 years ago
I love and know about your shop for a while now! I like your work and it was nice reading about you and your work. Congratulations!!
Patti from ChicModerne said 5 years ago
Stunning paintings! I love your inspiratational story and Congrats on the Feature! :)
JOANNA from BUSTANI said 5 years ago
Adorable! Congratulations on the feature!
Kari McNew from KariCreates said 5 years ago
Such pretty work! Congrats on your feature! =)
Senoj Jones from ConcreteIvy said 5 years ago
Lovely studio! Congratulations on the feature.
Golden Hearts MILLAN from AgapeArts said 5 years ago
Some of these abstracts would look great of fabric for clothes or home decor. Very nice job! Congrats.
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 5 years ago
Such a beautiful work! Congratulations on the feature!
silkyskyjewelry from silkyskyjewelry said 5 years ago
Wow,,,Sooooo beautiful!
Nancy Eckert from ToteworthyDesigns said 5 years ago
Wonderful pieces.... Love your vibrant colors :-) Much success to you too !!!!
Laura from ItaLaVintage said 5 years ago
Beautiful !!
Stef Bauer from oneeyedgirls said 5 years ago
Beautiful Work!! Congrats on the feature ;.))
Cristy Ramos from ArtisanBathandBody said 5 years ago
Your artwork is marvelous! Keep up the great work, congrats on the feature! :)
Purvi Desai from Zaaina said 5 years ago
This is so stunning and your shop is breath taking. Congratulations on this feature.
Erinn from FarmersDaughterGifts said 5 years ago
So HAPPY for you!!! Congrats on the feature, you deserve it!
Vincent -N- Nooma from Inviciti said 5 years ago
Congrats
Proton ThreeD from Proton3D said 5 years ago
beautiful art, congrats!
Katie Lardner from UrbanSpool said 5 years ago
Gorgeous paintings!
Ada Wang from PearlJewellery said 5 years ago
It's amazing . I love this one. :)
Liz and Phil Van D from lizystuff said 5 years ago
Congrats on the feature!
Jeannie Kramer from NanasHousePottery said 5 years ago
Congratulations on the feature! Love your work!!
QQ Lee from LittleBlueMoon said 5 years ago
beautiful works and colours
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 5 years ago
Glad to have found you ~ Beautiful work inside and out !
greenphilosophie from greenphilosophie said 5 years ago
Beautiful … :)
Sandra from patternific said 5 years ago
Your work is amazing! Congrats on feature! :)
Michelle Mazziotti from EarthlySpaceJewelry said 5 years ago
Such AWESOME & BEAUTIFUL paintings you do!!!! I love to read beautiful inspiring stories, it brings me & so many others joy & inspiration!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Wishing you LUCK & HAPPINESS to the future!!
Catherine from TheFrenchKiosk said 5 years ago
Such beautiful joyful paintings! Love your work, Congratulations on the feature :)
Agata Kurek from KOKOworld said 5 years ago
Absolutely fabulous! Good luck and keep on going!
keonikairos said 5 years ago
A fellow Gaucho! Love your work! :)
Daisy xuchun from Sexy8baby said 5 years ago
I love your abstracts!
Great Russian Gifts from GreatRussianGifts said 5 years ago
Great splash of creativity! Congratulations on the feature.
Kristin from MyRawRarities said 5 years ago
Even your brushes look good. Beautiful artwork!
Madeleine Keller from ThoseGoodVibrations said 5 years ago
Beautiful work, your paintings are lovely, and the photos are great!
Alicia Zoe Garcia from aliciazoegarciaphoto said 5 years ago
Your artwork is beautiful. It is refreshing and renewing to look at your art! Great work and congratulations on the feature!
unflappableproducts from unflappableproducts said 5 years ago
love your work-such vibrant colors!
Tasos from TACEHandmade said 5 years ago
Great work Patricia!!! Keep going!!! :)
April Groce from AmoreeCreations said 5 years ago
Congrats! Awesome work.
Emily from beetleinkco said 5 years ago
Pretty studio!
Andrii from OakKitchenBoards said 5 years ago
Very beautiful!!!!
Genise Park from genisepark said 5 years ago
Beautiful work!!!!
UNEMPLOYED Custom Orders Wanted USA Made Superhero Cufflinks Wedding Jewelry from boloties said 5 years ago
Your artwork looks so fun! Congratulations on your business success and store feature!
Michelle Chow from theadoration said 5 years ago
i love your work!!! thank you so much for sharing, and congratulations on the feature :))
KarisElise said 5 years ago
Your art is so inspirational and beautiful! You're creativity is truly a gift. Congrats! Karis E. Mohl
Paulina R from photoplasticon said 5 years ago
that's amazing
Ionela Pascan from thesecretcolors said 5 years ago
Beautiful work!!
Avianti Jewelry from AviantiJewelry said 5 years ago
Stunning art work! You are beautiful yourself. Congrats!
Mark Lam from Markfabric said 5 years ago
So nice art. Wonderful work. Love them very much..
Elly Lazaro from ButterflyGhost said 5 years ago
Beautiful pieces!
christelpaola from ConstellationKnits said 5 years ago
In love with your work! the color palette is so captivating
Second Studio from secondstudio said 5 years ago
Great! Congratulations!
Piotr Pietras from Piotrart said 5 years ago
Interesting images perfectly matched the color greet
Hajira Gibb from HajiraKG said 5 years ago
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Love the colour. Best of luck to you :) :)