A concept and a sketch are followed by a photographed model, ending in a unique, symbolic piece of art. This is a depiction of none other than the artistic process of San Francisco Bay Area artist Jaclyn Alderete who creates paintings of dreamlike female figures that express social, environmental and worldly concerns. Through the use of oil and acrylic paint as well as ink and watercolor, Alderete uses both photo references and her imagination to complete works of art that are both beautiful and emotional.