Hello everyone! My name is Kayla Cruz, a self taught abstract artist from Roseville, California who brings my imagination and emotions to life with color, texture, and movement. Living with ADHD, my mind is in constant motion, always on full overdrive. This never-ending stream of thought becomes the heartbeat of my creativity. It fuels my curiosity, pushing me to experiment with new styles, mediums, and techniques so my work is never stagnant or repetitive.

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My painting process is seemingly chaotic and unpredictable, however I always seem to pull everything together in perfect harmony. My inspiration comes from the paint itself or allowing it to be the voice of my emotions. I start by letting the paint move freely across the canvas, allowing it to create unexpected shapes and motion. This process inspires and guides me for the rest of the painting giving each piece its uniqueness and making it truly one of a kind. 

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Growing up, I was surrounded by creativity. My mom, a talented faux painter at the time, brought me along painting jobs where I watched her precision as she hand painted plaster columns into solid marble. Instantaneously, a fire inside me was ignited and I was hooked; captivated by the power of creativity.

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Throughout the younger years I've attended different beginners art classes such as pottery, oil painting, watercolor, and cartoon drawing. My mom and I also shared our love for design, which meant us stopping at every model home we passed was a must - just for the joy of exploring interior spaces and discovering fresh ideas. These childhood experiences laid the foundation for my creative craving. 

 

Developing a passion and appreciation for the world of art and design, I later on earned my Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Interior Design from the Academy of Art University - San Francisco and the Art Institute of California - San Diego. At 24, I started my first LLC - a residential remodeling business in Florida which started with flipping homes and later on I became a sub to bigger residential remodeling and design projects for builders and contractors. My favorite part of a job was rendering concept drawings and space planning, demo day, the final reveal where I made my "idea" a reality and complimenting that vision with home staging. I feel extremely blessed to have been a part of some incredible dream jobs.

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I returned to California 5 years later, taking some time off and eventually found myself working for a home builder. During the pandemic, I rediscovered my love for painting through acrylic pouring and have been unstoppable ever since. At the end of 2022, I took the biggest leap of faith and quit my corporate job to pursue my lifelong passion for art. From landscapes to portraits and imaginative creations, my work spans various styles, each piece unique in its own way. Join me on this incredible art journey and lets explore the beauty of creativity together!