We recently connected with Julieta Paiz and have shared our conversation below.

Julieta, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Have you ever had an amazing boss, mentor or leader leading you? Can you us a story or anecdote that helps illustrate why this person was such a great leader and the impact they had on you or their team?

When I started painting, I had no idea about the world behind art. I did it just for fun and to reconnect with the little girl I once was who loved painting and doing all kinds of crafts. Then I realized that I enjoyed painting more than anything else I was doing at the time, so I began to look for opportunities to keep experimenting with art in different ways. That’s how I met my mentor, Samara Ash, an artist with an incredible career, who opened the doors of her studio to me from day one. She taught me everything from A to Z, making me understand that it’s not an easy world. I couldn’t choose just one particular anecdote to share because each one is unique and has taught me so much. She shared all the challenges she had to overcome to get where she was and encouraged me to participate in all her projects, not only teaching me but also giving me some freedom to experiment (in her own projects). She taught me different techniques, how to talk to clients, how to charge, how to defend my work, and never to give up. Honestly, every time I face a difficulty, I think of her and the strength she puts into each of her projects, and I tell myself, if she can do it, I can do it too. She is a great example every day…
Here’s her instagram account so you all can see her work @samaraashstudio

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

As I mentioned before, painting came into my life as a way to reconnect with that little girl who, before becoming an adult, used to paint and pretend she had a painting show, teaching people the step-by-step process of creating a particular piece. When I realized that painting was always on my mind, that I just wanted to get home and paint, I started thinking that maybe this didn’t have to be just a hobby. After that, I began to experiment with more artists and immerse myself in the art world in any way I could.

I’ve learned a lot and continue to learn. Nowadays, I enjoy teaching painting courses in different places, giving those who have never had contact with painting the opportunity to experience it and try new things. I also love painting on canvas, creating collections that come to mind, and taking on commissions, adapting each one to my style. Additionally, I do digital drawing and sell prints, which is an incredible tool that offers many new opportunities with each update.

Another source of inspiration for me is teaching young children. I offer private painting and craft classes, among other things. They often teach me more than I teach them. As an artist, I believe it’s essential to constantly reinvent yourself and always learn new things. I also paint murals, which are more temporary and sometimes harder to come by, but it’s something I’m passionate about. Having an entire wall to let my mind create is incredible.

The truth is, my art is very varied, and whenever I find a new opportunity to showcase it, I do.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

My main goal is to establish a mural business and be able to paint around the world, making a living from my art and the hard work I put into it. I also want to find a creative mind willing to grow with me on this journey. The world of artists can be very hostile, with egos often clashing at some point. In the future, I hope to find a partner or companion who wants to be part of this creative process and artistic world. I always say that it’s easier with two, that two brains think better than one, so why not apply this to the artistic world as well?

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

I think the main lesson I had to unlearn is the saying I’ve heard many times about artists: “you can’t make a living from art” or “you can live with the bare minimum.” It took a lot to shake that idea from my head because society often associates artists with being undisciplined, unorganized, lazy, or even poor. Seeing it from my perspective, where I see myself as an artist, the societal concept I grew up with clashes with my life and the effort I put in every day to live from what I love.

I feel that it’s our generation’s responsibility to change this societal paradigm. Most of my family grew up with the idea that art cannot be a profession, which is why I went to law school and studied to become a lawyer. But at some point, something clicked in my mind, and I realized what my true passion was.

The new lesson would be: you’ll never truly understand what something is about until you experience it for yourself. If it’s something you genuinely want and it’s always on your mind, why not at least try? What does it matter what others say if we only live once?

Contact Info:

• Website: https://julietapaizart.myportfolio.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZAUd9R5IIxnH0suajrETEPmKxAn2BuAmgSujZoVkiZw_qrss6xpKH0k10_aem_ysZGkE7JR5-OhkX21NSYMQ
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietapaiz.art?igsh=d2QxeWprN3VsY25x&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560591246296&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Image Credits

Ph: @juaniriback
https://www.instagram.com/juaniriback?igsh=czRrbWxlaHR5emFr