Today we’d like to introduce you to Leticia Demeuse.
Hi Leticia, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I am originally from Brazil, moved here almost 20 years ago. Started painting as a hobby with my mom. Once I moved here, friends started asking to buy my work. Today I have my work in many private collections. I also work with interior designers and create commissioned art for their clients, often in la Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, downtown…
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Been an artist can be a lonely journey sometimes. So it’s important to find a community to be part of.
Also, it’s not always that I will feel inspired, so its important to:
Number 1 – keep taking care of yourself, nourish your soul in the meantime.
Number 2 – work even when not inspired, The inspiration will find you in the process.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Despite the many problems my country of origin has, it still manages to have some of the happiest people on earth. I can’t help but to express that same appreciation for life into my art.
I create abstract paintings, often large. They are original acrylics or mixed media on canvas or wood panels.
I believe anybody can learn the techniques to create art, sometimes even better than you.
But what makes someone’s art so special is their story. The relationships I have in my life, the travels and life experiences are what I bring to my art. And that makes it so special and unique.
I truly believe in the energy that everything around us has. And if the energy is uplifting, that will have a huge impact in your life. The energy applies for people, things, and of course “art”. That is the power of art. Art is one of the highest vibrating things in someone’s home. Invest in a collection that uplifts you and your world will be affected positively. And guess what the bonus will be? Happiness is contagious!
I hope my art can make someone’s day every time they see it.
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
I think finding people that inspire you is very important. For me, not only in the art field (I have studied the business part of being an artist with Emily Jeffords, among others) but also to always looking for people and mentors that inspire me in life in general. I read something once I believe it was by Robin Sharma ” Your work will never rise higher than who you are”. So yes, I am constantly working on my self development and trying to reach the next level in all areas of my life. Knowing that, inevitably, my art will follow.
Contact Info:
- Email: leilha@yahoo.com
- Website: https://www.leticiademeuse.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leticiademeusefineart/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leticiademeusefineart
Image Credits
Heloisa Miller was the photographer
