Colors and textures to brighten your mood
Meet the Artist
Leila is a Minneapolis-based artist inspired by rich colorful pallets, fluid textures and trees.
During business hours, Leila works with websites and data. When night falls, she enjoys ditching her data-driven daytime mindset for the lawless freedom of colorful creativity through art.
Watch her art process and see her latest work on Instagram.
Q&A with Leila
How’d you get started?
When I was little, my life plan was to live by the ocean with my dog, and paint. I said “the nice people would give me food.” As I got older, I abandoned that dream to pursue a corporate career. After experiencing a traumatic series of events in 2021, my artistic side demanded a permanent role in my life.
Art was my saving grace during that period - my meditation, my peace. And it helped to bring me out of a dark place. Now, through the encouragement of friends and family, I have begun exhibiting my art at local Minneapolis markets and online.
What kind of artwork do you make?
Art made with love and lots of color. I gravitate towards vibrant, textured, fluid styles. I love combining materials like resin, polymer clay and acrylic paint, and creating art that has 3D elements. I love trees, drips and water, and the straight lines of architecture. I also dabble in epoxy resin décor, including trinket dishes, coasters, decorative plates and LED lights.
Do you make custom art?
Of course! My best work is when I’m creating something for someone. If you see a sold piece that really spoke to you or have an idea for a piece you’d like, simply contact me.