WHO IS ESMI SPEEDLIFE?

My Name is Esmeralda Michelle Figueroa, I am a Puerto Rican artist and entrepreneur. I am currently attending university and majoring in Art education. I illustrate and study landscapes, portraits, character designs, wildlife, etc.

If I'm able to help to anyone with what I am able to illustrate and or teach, that is what brings me true joy.

I have always had a passion for fine arts ever since I can remember. Fine arts has led me to creating my own small business, becoming a content creator online on multiple platforms, and also in a way healing me in health. I am currently in university, I intend to finish my bachelor's in fine arts, and further my education to a master's degree.​​​​​​

Most of my art focus is on illustration, because I love expressing emotions and storytelling. I enjoy evoking emotions from my art into other individuals' lives. I enjoy every challenge I can take, especially when it comes to art. I have created art using charcoal, watercolors, acrylic paints, graphite, gouache, collage, markers, clay, and so much more.

​Art helps me express my emotions, thoughts, and overall, my life as a whole. Sometimes words do not express everything within a person, that is why I believe art exists. When it comes to my personal life, health has also been a major focus. My health has really affected me throughout my life, ever since the age of 12, I was challenged with symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome. Unexpectedly, during my first year of attending the University, I required emergency medical attention. After all these challenges, I still continue to strive in my artistic career and education. No amount of hardship can withdraw me from my love for art and serving others. I strive to supply the best work even during the most challenging circumstances. ​

Because of art, I am able to express who I am, negative or positive experiences I have been through. If my art brings joy to someone, that is what makes me happy and inspires me to continue going. I am forever grateful to my family, friends, and many others who have supported me online through my social media platforms.

The Lord has blessed me thus far in my life, I want to pay it forward with sharing my knowledge and art with others. I create art because the Lord created me.

Thank You For Reading!

MY STORY

Accomplishments

  • I was given the beautiful opportunity to exhibit my artworks in the Winterville Library - February, 2025. I recorded my full experience and published it on youtube.

    Click Here To View The Video!

  • I've been featured in an interview published on the local news regarding the CCSD biennial art show in October of 2022: "Athens News Matters: CCSD Student Art Show"

    Take A Listen To The Interview

  • Art club president - I've been a member of art club all my four years of high school

  • My art was submitted into the CCSD biennial art show twice. This took place in the Lyndon House Art Center, 211 Hoyt Street, in November of 2019-2020 and 2022-2023

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