Artista Luna - The Artwork of Lauren Luna

About the Artist

Lauren Luna is a sought after visual artist and designer. Born and raised in Columbus Ohio, Luna has been sharing her artistry with the world for over 10 years.

At an early age, Lauren knew what she wanted to be when she grew up: a famous artist! Unlike other young adults whose childhood aspirations usually change, Luna’s desire to be an artist remained. Immediately after high school, Luna went directly to college in pursuit of her dream. While studying at Kent State University’s School of Art, she learned that there were a variety of opportunities for promising artists in New York City. Realizing the importance of being at the center of the art industry, Luna began to travel to New York City twice a year and eventually moved there in 2001 to work as a visual designer for Bloomingdales and as a gallery assistant at the renowned Cinque Gallery.

Luna’s art is an expression of freedom and is her way of sharing her joy and creativity with the world. Never one to be pigeon holed into a certain genre, Luna’s art ranges from painting that are politically charged and direct with their messages, to free flowing abstracts where she draws upon her love of music to create vibrant works of art to cityscapes in which her love of New York City and other big cities come shining through.

Most recently Luna has moved her art from the canvas onto a new surface; shoes. Forming a company baring her name, Lauren Luna Ltd. specializes in custom shoes; from sneakers to stilettos. Her customized shoes have been seen on the feet of radio personalities, popular music artists, and underground fashionistas. She has been featured in a myriad of blog websites ranging from independent radio to fashion forums, and internet networking sites.

Luna holds a Bachelors of Fine Art focusing in Painting from Kent State University, a MA in Education from Manhattan College, and is currently back in school pursuing her Masters of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University, based in San Francisco, California. She now resides in Columbus, Ohio with her seven year old son.