Speaking
Ana Gabriela is a muralist and public artist who speaks about the power of art in public spaces, the realities of building a creative career, and the persistence required to pursue a life in the arts.
Drawing from her experience creating large-scale murals across the Pacific Northwest, Ana shares honest insights into the artistic process, the business behind public art, and the lessons learned along the way.
Her talks are designed to inspire artists, students, and communities to see how creativity, dedication, and resilience can shape both careers and the places we live.
Topics I speak on
The POWER of art
Turning Art Into a Career
The Business of Being an Artist
Rejection Is Part of the Process
How murals transform everyday spaces into landmarks that reflect and inspire a community.
How I built a full-time mural business in my early 20s.
Pricing, clients, contracts, and sustaining a creative career.
Why rejection is unavoidable in an artist’s career and how persistence turns setbacks into opportunities.
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