Digital Art
Created from scratch in Procreate using the liquify tool, this piece explores the chaotic landscape of internal struggle. The swirling patterns in electric blue and magenta against the dark background represent the turbulence of the mind when navigating personal challenges. The small human figure at the edge of this abstract world symbolizes the vulnerability of youth standing at the precipice of overwhelming experiences—a visual metaphor for feeling small in a vast, sometimes disorienting reality. This work draws from my personal experience with schizophrenia, translating the sensation of mental chaos into fluid digital forms that both engulf and illuminate the human presence within them.
Edge of Perception
Abstract Digital Art
Digital Manipulation / Urban Art
Reality Bend
Created in Procreate using the liquify tool, this dual-panel artwork showcases experimental distortion techniques applied to urban imagery. Though not directly related, both panels employ similar stylistic approaches that would fit perfectly in contemporary urban magazines or skating advertisements. The left panel features geometric wave patterns with vibrant energy streams flowing through a monochromatic base, while the right explores a more organic, painterly distortion using warm color flows. This piece reflects both my technical exploration with digital tools and my personal experience with perception, visualizing the 'warped reality' I was experiencing mentally at the time. The result is a visually striking representation of urban coolness filtered through a deliberately distorted lens.
Typography Design / Digital Manipulation
Beyond Brooklyn: A Universal Truth
This personal typography project, created in Photoshop, places a powerful message against the backdrop of cosmic infinity. The curved, luminous text floats above Earth's horizon, symbolizing how this philosophy of love and positivity transcends geographic boundaries. By elevating these words into space, the piece suggests that kindness has universal significance. The holographic blue glow effect against the starry background creates a dreamlike quality, reinforcing the idea that spreading positivity can transform our world. This experiment in typography allowed me to explore both technical text effects and express a personal belief in choosing love over chaos and division.
“Guard your thoughts like treasures meant for divine purpose; the battlefield of the mind is where the enemy seeks victory, but with vigilance, your mind remains a vessel for the Lord's good works.”
— Angela Diaz
AI-Generated Art / Fashion Editorial
Palm Couture
This triptych portrait series was created using Midjourney AI, inspired by my exploration of palm leaves during Passover. The striking composition features a subject adorned with vibrant palm fronds emerging from a woven hat, presented in three distinct color treatments - warm yellows and greens on the left, a dynamic motion blur effect in the center, and cooler blue-green tones on the right. These variations demonstrate how different color palettes and digital effects can dramatically transform the mood of fashion imagery while maintaining a cohesive tropical theme. The series was developed as part of a fashion editorial concept for my portfolio, showcasing my ability to direct and curate AI-generated imagery for contemporary fashion applications.
Book Cover Design / AI-Generated Art
Ways of Seeing: Cover Redesign
This reimagined book cover for John Berger's influential 'Ways of Seeing' combines AI-generated imagery created with Midjourney and custom typography designed in Affinity Photo. After reading the book, I developed a visual concept that captures its core themes of perception and observation through surrealist imagery. The design features an oversized eye overlooking an architectural landscape, symbolizing the relationship between the viewer and the viewed—a central concept in Berger's work. The complementary product mockup shows how the design would appear in physical form, demonstrating both the cover design itself and its presence in a real-world context. This project showcases my ability to combine AI image generation with traditional design skills to create conceptually-driven visual solutions.