We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Mo Hernandez a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Mo, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

I’ve known I’ve wanted to pursue a creative path since I was a child. Growing up in a family of artists, I naturally gravitated towards art and creativity.

I have a vivid memory of sitting in elementary school art class comparing my drawings to the rest of the classroom. I was confused why no one understood the assignment (lol) I was also a hustler taking cartoon art commissions for a quarter. People were paying for my art since the early days.

Looking back, that moment wasn’t a single, dramatic epiphany. It was a gradual unfolding, a series of small creative awakenings. ‘The Artist’s Way’ gave me the tools, my Abuelos’ love gave me the purpose, and Miami’s vibrant energy gave me the inspiration. But that little second grader taking Hello Kitty orders? She knew all along

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m Mo, Cuban artist based in sunny Miami. I create colorful mood-boosting art inspired by my Cuban culture and life in the 305.

I’m very close to my Cuban family and I’m fiercely proud of our roots – it’s the beating heart of everything I do. One of my favorite projects is bringing traditional Cuban idioms and dichos to life through my colorful illustrations.

If you know me, you know my passion for Cuban coffee. Every morning I shared coffee time with my abuelo, so it has a special place in my heart. Losing my cherished abuelos, who raised me, fueled my desire to keep their love alive through my art, infusing each piece with their warmth and spirit.

This was the core inspiration for my Cafeteras, a collection of colorful whimsical Cuban cafeteras sculptures and a tribute to our beloved coffee time.

My signature “Mueca” paintings are a personal exploration of identity. I’ve always been an expressive person and “mueca” means facial expression. Every mueca I create represents a different ‘face’ or mask we put on for others. My muecas come in different colors representing the diversity of the roles we have to show up as. For me, it’s a daughter, sister, girlfriend, artist, creative director, business owner… the list goes on and on.

I’m constantly exploring and testing new creative mediums to express myself Lately, I’ve been drawn to jewelry design, a craft I inherited from my abuelo Julio. In his honor, I opened a jewelry brand in his honor called Jewelioz.
I’m also learning the art of glass from my amazing partner, Alex who is a glass artist.

Aside from creating personal works of art, Alex and I are building creative spaces where people can tap into their inner child through creativity.

We are running and growing Glass Bubble, Miami’s only glass art studio where we offer glass classes. And recently I launched Art Bubble, a series of creative classes for people who consider themselves “noncreative.”

I’m on a mission to center my life around creativity and art.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

Hands down, the book “The Artist’s Way” has impacted and inspired me the most in my life. The book challenges the notion that creativity is a rare gift possessed by a select few. It helped me overcome my self-doubt and limiting beliefs, inspiring me to find joy in the creative process and pursue my dreams. I highly recommend this book for all artists and creatives.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

Sparking joy in others

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.moartmoproblemz.com
• Instagram: @moartmoproblemz
• Other: @artbubbblemiaim

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