Hi, I’m Desirea
Art is my love, my side hustle, and my therapy. I have a STEM career as well, so I’m quite middle brained working both left and right hemispheres. The ultimate multi-tasker.
Early on
I’ve been an artist for as long as I can remember, as early as elementary school. Back then I was all about colored pencils and chalk pastels. I’ve always had a love for abstract art, but I did quite a bit of realism as well. I fell out of love with it at the end of high school. It became too regimented, having to create what someone else makes you create.
Current
I got serious about my art again at the beginning of 2019. The tragic and unexpected death of my cousin Danny in January is what got me back into painting. It seemed the only way I knew how to deal with grief. I focus mostly on abstract art. I find it extremely therapeutic to create. But I still love to sketch when I have the time. As a single mom, it can be difficult to make time for my art.