Kayla Cruz

I am a full-time, self-taught abstract artist who brings my imagination to life with color, texture, and emotion. Living with ADHD, my mind is in constant motion, always on full overdrive. This never-ending stream of thought becomes the heartbeat of my creativity. It fuels my curiosity, pushing me to experiment with new styles, mediums, and techniques so my work is never stagnant or repetitive.

My signature style of painting is created by pouring countless layers of watered down to full body acrylic paints and inks onto canvas. I allow the paint to flow freely in any direction, creating vibrant and energetic compositions full of movement and emotion. Although acrylic paint is my primary medium, I also incorporate structural compounds, modeling pastes, foils, and paper in my mixed media paintings.

My painting process is messy, chaotic, and unpredictable, yet somehow comes together in a way that feels both beautiful and cohesive. I let each painting guide me, often leading to unexpected directions and outcomes, keeping my imagination alive throughout the process.

As an artist, my goal is to engage viewers in a way that gives them a sense of freedom—allowing them to feel emotions, create their own stories, or see something entirely different from what I intended. Whether they connect with the original inspiration or discover their own meaning, I want my artwork to be the illustrator for our two worlds coming together.

Every painting speaks to me, revealing its title and the emotion it carries during the painting process or when it’s complete. For some viewers, abstract art can be tricky and that’s okay. Simply start by reading the title of the artwork then take a step back and look at the painting, “Do you see a connection between the two or something new?”