My Path to Painting: Javier Moreno

My Path to Painting:
Javier Moreno

For Javier Moreno, art has never been just a pastime- it has been a lifeline. From an early age, creativity became his way of communicating emotions he couldn’t put into words. “Art was my medicine for fighting anxiety,” Javier shares. “It’s what keeps me in the studio the majority of the time.”

But the story behind his artistic journey runs far deeper. Between the ages of six and eighteen, Javier endured years of physical abuse- pain so severe that he questioned if life was worth living. His path changed when a caring neighbor noticed what was happening and took him under her wing, introducing him to the arts. “This is where I realized I could express myself by creating art that would bring a smile and joy to the viewer, something I desired my entire young life.”

From that moment, art became both his sanctuary and his voice. What began as an outlet evolved into a lifelong passion, shaping everything from his lyrical abstractions to his expressive Western-inspired pieces. Over the years, his work has been recognized nationally and internationally, with exhibitions in Virginia, San Diego, and an award-winning piece in Minneapolis. Today, he continues to hone his craft at the Milan Art Institute, creating vibrant oil paintings, drawings, and mixed media works filled with both passion and purpose.

For Javier, every brushstroke carries intention- a desire to transform pain into beauty, to bring positive energy into the spaces his art inhabits. “The joy of having collectors want my work in their home is something that keeps me humble and honored,” he says. “It’s my drive to keep creating.”

From his earliest sketches to the pieces he creates today, Javier’s work is a testament to the healing power of creativity- and to the resilience of the human spirit.

“Art saved my life. Now, every brushstroke is a way to share hope, beauty, and emotion with others.” - Javier Moreno

We invite you to visit Create Gallery and Frames in Garden City, Idaho to see Javier’s artwork in person. His vibrant, emotionally charged pieces are best experienced up close, where each layer and brushstroke tells part of his story. Explore his collection, feel the energy of his work, and discover the piece that speaks to you.

Watch Javier's First Friday Presentation here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-deA4bmErnc

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