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Podcast: SpearHead Conversations Podcast
Episode: DEENA RAE DEL LA GARZA: ARTIST
Description: In this episode, artist Deena Rae Del La Garza joins host Xavier Mercado to share her creative journey, the evolution of her voice, and the importance of community. Originally from Elk Grove, Illinois, Deena recalls how art eclipsed all other childhood interests. Although she studied at the Pacific Northwest College of Art, her path included detours through massage therapy, yoga, and creative gigs that shaped her resilience and expression.
Her breakthrough came after returning to Illinois from L.A. in 2018, when working at Blick reignited her passion for painting. Known for nostalgic still lifes that blend humor...