Her Name Was Longing – Gabriela Lantadilla – 36″ x 24″ – Acrylic on Canvas

Gabriela Lantadilla

I’m a self-taught artist who found my voice through painting, not by following rules, but by feeling my way through them. My art comes from the hidden parts of myself: the emotions I never said out loud, the experiences that shaped me quietly, and the moments that live somewhere between pain and release. Each piece is a reflection of my inner world, where color and texture become my language. Painting has become a way to process, to let go, and to turn what once felt heavy into something honest and alive. My goal isn’t perfection, it’s truth. I want people to feel something real when they stand in front of my work, even if they can’t name it. I’m currently based in San Antonio, building my body of work and searching for my first exhibitions.