We had the good fortune of connecting with Luisa Fernanda Salamanca and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Luisa Fernanda, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Because the art make me happy, it helps me to express my emotions and feelings, when I paint and listen to music, I am me and the world is left behind

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I have reached where I am thanks to my effort, dedication and the support of my parents, they have accompanied me in the sleepless nights, when I worked and studied at the same time, I had demanding schedules, however, I knew that I did it to achieve my goals, I am proud to have studied 3 careers, to have played what I studied, but it makes me happy that people are recognizing my art, although I like painting and drawing, I think the Hilorama, is something unique that I can offer to the world, it is something that requires patience, concentration and love, because the process takes time, you have to nail each lace with dedication, paint and wait for it to dry, then weave the threads and begin to give shape to something wonderful that is only in my head.

I have learned that patience is a virtue and that from every blow there is a lesson to learn; because once you have a fixed goal, it doesn’t matter how many times you fall, if not with the spirit with which you get up.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’d like to take my best friend on a bike ride on the beach, a walk in the design district, a visit to the Miami Zoo, but I think a week is not enough time.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to thank my family for supporting me and being patient with me, with my mess and craziness.

They never let me give up and I know they are my #1 fans

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