Desiree Miriah

I believe art has the power to help us slow down.

My paintings explore the layers that shape us and the quiet beauty that can be found in every chapter of life. Through color, texture, and movement, I create work that invites reflection, offering moments of hope, courage, and stillness in a world that rarely pauses.

I work primarily with acrylic, mixed media, oil pastel, and textured surfaces, allowing each layer to become part of the story rather than something to hide. My process is intuitive, often built through adding, scraping, revealing, and rediscovering what lies beneath. I believe our lives unfold much the same way—each experience becoming part of who we are.

I am a self-taught artist based in Oklahoma. Before becoming a full-time artist, I spent years leading sales teams and building businesses. While my career has changed, my purpose has not. I've always been drawn to encouraging people, helping them recognize their own strengths and possibilities. Today, I simply do that with a paintbrush instead of a conference room.

My hope is that each painting becomes more than something beautiful to live with. I hope it becomes a quiet companion—a reminder to embrace change, trust your journey, and discover beauty in becoming.
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I studied Business Management at the University of Central Oklahoma.

- One collective in the “Here & Now” March Show at the Paseo Arts Creativity Center in OKC, OK March, 2026