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Artist Spotlight: Mariell Guzman

5/26/2021

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If you've been following the progress on Shauna's house, you'll know that the renovation of the courtyard was a last-minute, lightning-fast process that was completed with the goal of being included in the HGTV Magazine story. Sadly, the courtyard didn't make the cut but not to worry. We have it on inside information that it will be featured in a publication near you very soon. The highlight of this amazing space, which serves as Shauna's very own private cantina, is the mural that covers 2 of the walls. And when Shauna was planning this space, we knew the perfect person to execute this colorful masterpiece, Mariell Guzman. If you live in Fort Worth, chances are you've seen Mariell's work around town. And if you haven't? Be sure to jump in your car the minute you finish reading this and GO CHECK IT OUT. 
We caught up with Mariell after a recent photo shoot in her studio to give you a peek behind the curtain at this talented artist.
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SGD: Can you briefly walk us through your story? How did you get started and how did you get to where you are today?

MG: As far as my creative journey, I’ve been doodling/painting ever since I can remember. I grew up always falling asleep with my journals full of drawings and continued throughout my upbringing, whether on canvas, napkins, receipts, or even doodling all over my arm in class. I never really stopped creating. It’s always been very therapeutic to me to escape in my creative process. I’m also very lucky to have grown up in a very creative family; my mom, sister and brother all paint and have their own style.
So yeah, overall being an artist has always been deeply intertwined with my identity.
I went to The University of Texas at Austin to study Studio Art and then moved back to DFW in 2018. I’ve basically been developing my art career since then and figuring out where my art belongs and the audience that responds to it. It hasn’t been an easy journey at all and it’s been a lot of trial and error, but I’ve just persevered because there’s no other way I’d rather build a life for myself other than being able to be creative everyday. 

SGD: Has it been a smooth road? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
 
MG: Overworking myself because I took every opportunity that came my way. This led to very unhealthy habits, such as sleep deprivation, lacking social life, always being anxious, and overall forgetting I’m a human being at the end of the day and I need to rest and refuel my brain and body.
To be honest, I’m still gradually getting better at learning how to balance my work/personal time.
 
I’ve undervalued my self and my work a fair amount of times with the hopes that it would lead to something better down the road. Some of my biggest projects when I was starting out, I actually did for free solely for the exposure I would get at the events. Which is crazy to think about now, because no one should expect an artist to spend 50+ hours creating something for free. Yet, so many young or “emerging artists” accept this as the standard because we simply want our work to be seen. 
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SGD: What are you most proud of and what sets you apart from other artist?

MG: To be honest, I’ve been working almost non stop for the past 3 years. I’ve struggled to slow down and really reflect back on my accomplishments in my career so fast. In a way, I haven’t really even dedicated time to let them all sink in.
​ I truly never imagined that I would be able to be a full time artist in my mid 20’s and to have painted over 30+ murals in various states and Mexico. I’ve also had the honor to work with various big brands such as Dickies, IBM, Pepsi and more. Overall, I’m genuinely the most proud of the fact that I get to live my dream this early in my life. I’m beyond grateful to feel the pure joy of creating everyday and continue to have opportunities to add colorful experiences to people’s lives with my works of all scales.
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SGD: What advice would you give to someone at the start of his or her career?

MG: General career advice
  •  Learn to not accept every opportunity that comes your way. Learn to say no and value your work and time. You’re a human and you should know your mental/physical limits. Trust me on this one. This has been a tough one for me and I’m still learning. I've experienced plenty of burnout so far and had a few meltdowns because I took an impossible amount of work and never took time off. You need to take care of yourself in order to continue to create your best work and simply enjoy the process.
  • Connect with other creatives in your community or online. Finding a community has been so rewarding and vital to my career. You all will deal with self doubt often and you can support one another to keep pushing forward.
  • Accept that you still have a lot to learn. Always keep learning more. New skills, or any sort of knowledge that can benefit you as an artist, entrepreneur, and human being.
  • Don’t be afraid or too proud to ask for help or advice from someone in your field. There’s always something new to learn from everyone you meet. This career is so hectic and constantly evolving and everyone is figuring it out in their own unique way. If we all help one another, then we can all continue to add art to the world. I truly believe there’s plenty of room for everyone to succeed.
  • Always make room for experimenting and allowing unexpected results to occur in your work. That’s when the magic happens sometimes.
  • Trust your intuition, no matter what.
 
 Social media:
  •  Social media is a fantastic tool for getting your work out into the world, supporting/connecting with other creatives and networking with all types of organizations/brands/galleries. I’ve put a lot of work over the past few years to build a strong brand that feels true to myself and it’s helped me get discovered by big brands, mural festivals and all types of clients.
  • It’s very important to make sure you create a brand that feels authentic to you and you enjoy creating content for. Try to not compare yourself to others that have bigger followings and let it influence the work you make.
  • Don’t let the number of likes or followers reflect on the value your work has. That’s all superficial. The work you want to make is important simply because it’s your own self expression and you can’t quantify the value of your creative gift. You’ll find your audience that will support you and be there throughout your journey. It just takes time.
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SGD: What artists do YOU admire and why?
 
MG: So many, I could go on another rant for this but I’ll keep it short and choose one.
Helen Frankenthaler is a big one for me. She was one of the first women artists I was introduced to from the abstract expressionism period. I admire her tenacity, experimental/playful painting process and overall bravery to make huge scale paintings and make room for herself in the art scene in that time period when the scene was male dominated. 
Her story was extremely inspirational to me and motivated me to challenge myself with scale and enter the mural scene.
  
SGD: If you weren’t an artist, what would you be?
 
MG: If I wasn’t an artist, I would definitely be a marine biologist. I’ve been continuously fascinated by ocean life since I was young.  

Where to find Mariell:
  • Website: www.bymariell.com
  • Email: mariellguzmanart@gmail.com
  • Instagram:  @mariellguzman
Answers were edited for brevity and clarity.
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HGTV Magazine Photo Shoot

5/13/2021

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Once again, we've been shown favor by the Home Design gods and had Shauna's home featured in HGTV Magazine. The June 2021 issue which came out last week was just shot in February. Meaning we didn't have to wait 10 months for the issue to come out like we did the last time. Also, we are pros now at staying out of the way of stylists and photographers. Unless we are grabbing some behind the scenes shots to share with all of you. Be sure to grab your very own copy at any newsstand because it's just way better to see it in person than on the screen.
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Behind the Scenes
Ahh, the magic of photography! The team that came to do the shoot was so amazing to work with. Shoutout to Photographer Molly Culver and Stylist Jenny O'Connor for making your home invasion a walk in the park! 
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Get the Look
​Click on the links below to shop select pieces in the story and also check out parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Shauna's entire home reno for more info!
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Snake Table
Round Mirror
Red Chandelier
Stripe Baskets
Heart Art
Leather Sofa
Stripe Rug
Orange Lamp
Boucle Swivel Chair
Solid Pillows, Black & White Pillow, Stripe Pillow
Leather Bench
Refrigerator

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