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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: July 2025

J VILLA MURILLO

J Villa Murillo is an artist born in Ensenada, Mexico, and raised in Lake Elsinore, California. Known for his imaginative and creative spirit, he made a bold leap in 2021 by leaving his job and traveling to Wisconsin to collaborate with New World Order, a multidisciplinary creative platform, to showcase his artwork.


In 2022, a chance encounter with the CEO of High Flows Capitol, while selling paintings on the beach, led to a breakthrough opportunity that secured a studio space in San Diego, where he now creates art professionally. Currently working as a freelance artist, J continues to build his presence in the local art scene, most recently exhibiting at Palette & Poetry in Los Angeles.


One of J’s aspirations this year is to host a solo art show in a prestigious venue—complete with champagne and a touch of elegance. His work invites viewers to connect on their terms, encouraging exploration of the emotions his art evokes, whether they are comforting or confrontational.


When he’s not painting, J enjoys cycling, spending time in the park with his dog, and treating himself to a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Dirt Cake ice cream.


For more information, you can find J Villa Murillo on Instagram at @jveeya. Additionally, visit his website to shop and view his recent creations.  

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