Meet Michel Cruz-Garcia Artist & Creative Director

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Michel Cruz-Garcia Artist & Creative Director. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Michel Cruz-Garcia, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?

I get my resilience from working on becoming the best version of myself everyday. It also comes from nurturing strong relationships and maintaining a positive outlook on life no matter what the circumstances. It’s always to adapt to difficult situations and recover from them instead of being overcome by them.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

My art aims to capture life from personal memories, everyday life and a deep reverence for nature. It also seeks to capture raw emotion and intimate moments that define the human experience. Using bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes, my style looks to capture light and tell a story in the most vivid way possible.

Currently, I’ve showcased my work in Los Angeles with my residency at The Hive Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles but I look to expand into other cities soon. My latest exhibition was participating in an art show in Las Vegas and I also have another show involving AI artwork in Santa Barbara coming soon.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Having a disciplined work ethic is definitely a top quality to have. No matter what is going on in your life, it’s important to keep scheduled time allotted to your work. Every small bit of effort helps and it also keeps you in a rhythm to reach your goals.

Another is studying and researching your specific field of work. With art, it always helps to look back at artists that inspire you so that you can get new ideas for your own work. I always encourage people to dig deeper and read into those peoples’ lives because that gives you more insight into why their work is what it is. You will also discover that you might have similarities with certain artists or maybe you have gone through something similar in your life even if it is loss or happiness.

I also believe it’s important to stay creative. This also applies to any profession as trying new experiences or reading about a new topic will give you new perspective in your life. It’s good to try something completely new and out of your comfort zone to get you accustomed to overcoming difficulty. This can also be simple things such as trying new food you thought you never liked or seeing a movie that’s not necessarily your favorite genre.

As we end our chat, is there a book you can leave people with that’s been meaningful to you and your development?

The Origin of Inspiration by Sam Adoquei is one book that helped me in my development as an artist. Although it is written from the point of view of a fine artist, the values it holds can be applied by anyone in any profession. Essentially, it outlines different ways for you to stay inspired in your work by being out in nature, discovering art & culture, and engaging with people from different backgrounds. It’s a great read and will change you as an artist if you practice its direction.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://michelcruzgarcia.com/
• Instagram: @michel_cruzgarcia

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@michel_cruzgarcia