Tanya Torres  
Art for Love, Peace and Joy

Alma creativa is in its last stage of publishing! It’s not a mystery that our deepest ingrained values are what guide us in our life quests. Sometimes, often, we are not even aware of what those values are, while at the same time we act based on the deep beliefs that we acquired so early in our lives that we can’t even see how they impact every decision and action we take. I grew up shaped by values that seem to contrast and even oppose the person say I want to be. For exampl

Bookmarks in Progress. If you want one, sign up to receive my love letter. Delia, one of the Madrinas of the Mary Magdalene Celebration, texted me this week to ask me if I was doing anything this year. The answer was and is yes, but it will be different. I don’t yet know what I will do, although I have been thinking about it. The reason why I decided to change format is, basically, because I have changed. My physical reality has changed, which leads to mental change. In the p

Sometimes, to make an idea take shape, we have to take the risk of making an imperfect sketch…

Do you suffer from creative inertia? These insights from my own artist's journey may help you discover how to break free from creative inertia and reignite your creative soul.

I wonder if anyone else lives with a similar dilema…

Real change begins within—by aligning our actions with our inner truth, we can transform our life into something more meaningful and authentic. Embracing growth, persisting through failure, and creating a life that reflects our unique “colors” and purpose…

Three small drawings (2026) Obsession Last year I drew Mary Magdalene again and again—dozens of times. This year, so far, I have completed only three. These small drawings came to me over a few inspired days earlier this year. In them, Mary Magdalene appears as part of nature, immersed in her quiet, ongoing meditation on life. My studio is ready once more for drawing and painting. After a month of cleaning, reorganizing, and adding new storage space, the room feels renewed. I