Creating Fine Artwork for Over Three Decades

My talent was discovered by my mentor, my grandfather, who is also an artist. I have always had an eye for color, and I could draw anything with an exact match. Eventually, my passion translated into paintings and has been featured in several publications around the art community.

I have also donated paintings and have shared my expertise with many organizations in Dallas, Texas, Riverside, California, and the Orange County area. I have also illustrated a children’s book, which is featured on Amazon.

I consider myself an expert in oils, acrylics, pastels, and pencils, to name a few mediums. I have also sold my work throughout the United States and the Philippines.

My experience started when I was around 10 years old, and was directed by my grandfather. The first medium that I was introduced to was graphite and oils, as my grandfather used both while creating his artwork. For the past 30 years, I have been working extensively with several mediums.

I have dedicated my life to the arts., and my observations during my entire career allow me to understand the benefit of art and the power of self-expression. I believe the arts allow people to feel freedom and build confidence and self-awareness.

• January 2018 Movie Premier. Art pieces in the movie Dead Sexy Movie, 3 pieces were used throughout the movie. – Footage available upon request. 
• OCTOBER 2016 – Precious Metal. My pieces that were hanging in The Robbins Nest were used in the movie Precious Metal to represent the characters in the movie – Footage will soon be available.
• APRIL-MAY 2015 – Artist of the Month. Featured artist of the month in Paso Robles Sculpterra Winery 
• MARCH 2015 – The Magic Box “Pirate Adventure.” Children’s book that I had illustrated for 2 years, and is available on Amazon. 
• NOVEMBER 2014 – Art Exchange – ARTX. Participated in an art show in Long Beach, CA. 
• SEPTEMBER 2014 – Artistic Soirees. Painted live at the monthly event Artistic Soirees – Powerful and lyrical Grammy-winning classical composer Maestro Juan J Colomer in his Downtown LA space. 
• SEPTEMBER 2014 – Art Exchange – ARTX. Art in Process – “A behind the scenes look at the process of an artist” is a show that features artists within a 10-year span. Sold a painting and was painting live for the show. 
• JULY 2014 – The Chocolate Voice Article. Written article about myself and my art, “Artist Spotlight Painter, Andrea Cruz: Bold, Intense, Vibrant and Overwhelming Color!” 
• OCTOBER 2013 – Inland Empire Magazine. The featured artist 
• JUNE 2013 – Habitat for Humanity. I was selected to create a dollhouse to help raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Each selected artist once finished, the pieces were voted on. My piece won 3rd place for “A Journey to Freedom,” and Bank of America chose my piece to represent their donation to the organization. 
• MAY 2012 – The Shops at Dos Lagos. Was selected out of over 400 entries and won Honorable Mention in the juried art show with “Contemplation.” 
• DECEMBER 2011 – Art Piece Sold. My first piece that was sold and sent outside the US to the Philippines