Amelie Laurice

Amelie Laurice, the artist behind "Desert Moonrise," is a self-taught Filipina American artist raised in the vibrant cultural melting pot of Southern California. Her style is characterized by a calm, soothing color palette, drawing inspiration from her adventure trips across the deserts of California and the Southwest, which serve as the canvas for her work.

In recent years, Amelie embraced a shift back to her roots in traditional painting after practicing digital art over the past two decades. She fell in love with the beauty of the Southwest which also led her to subtly incorporate elements of Western culture in her paintings, creating a distinctive blend that celebrates both traditional and the contemporary.

“The desert has a way of cleansing the heart and soul. I frequently venture into its vastness, not to run away, but to reconnect with who I am. Being in the desert brings a sense of solitude that lets me engage with my thoughts, while being surrounded by the raw, potent energy of nature. This setting reminds me of my transformative experience during a 10-day silent meditation retreat, where I was forced to confront and rediscover my true self. It was a deeply enriching and purifying journey.

My paintings capture visions ...

CV:

Studio Croma, CDMX, Fall 2025

super bien! Berlin, Germany - July 2024

'Moon and Stars' show | BG Gallery, Santa Monica, CA - May 1 - May 31, 2024

'Wrong Way' show | Dorado 806 Projects, SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - April 20 - May 4, 2024

March 1 - April 1 | W Hotel Women’s History Month, WEST BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA

'California Dreaming' 2nd annual group show | Dorado 806 Projects, Santa Monica, CA - March 2024

'Wytches' | Dorado 806 Projects, Santa Monica, CA - October 13 - November 1, 2023

Tryst, Torrance Art Museum - 2023

"Forage" group show, Dorado 806 Projects - 2023

“California Dearmin’” group show, Dorado 806 Projects - 2023

Venice Art Walk + Auctions (their primary curator selected a handful of my pieces for their show) - 2023

Venice Art Walk + Auctions - became a member of the curatorial committee and helped curate additional artists for the auction that benefited a non-profit organization


Beverly Hills Art Festival - 2023

“Forage” group show, Dorado 806 Projects - 2023

Licensed work for a planner cover to be released in big box stores - 2023-2024

Created a music stage backdrop mural for The Venice Fest - February, and November 2022

Solo show in the art exhibit room for Mojave Flea Yucca Valley - 202...