Mariel behind "MARALOVE"

  • “ Where Did My Inspiration Go? ”

    by Mariel Méndez
    Lately, I’ve been asking myself about my inspiration—what has changed within me and what’s been behind the shifts and developments in my art.   Whi...

  • “Navigating Self-Doubt as an Artist”

    by Mariel Méndez
    “There are days when I hesitate before my brush touches the canvas.” Not because I don’t know what to paint — but because I do, and I’m afraid it w...

  • “When to Let Go”: Knowing a Work is Done”

    by Mariel Méndez
    For many artists, their work never really ends. There’s always a reason to add another layer, another brushstroke, another detail. But for me, it’s...

  • 'Quiet Stories' Collection, 2025: Colors, Gestures, and Emotions”

    by Mariel Méndez
    “Quiet Stories”: An Invitation to Calm   There are colors that don’t merely paint. Colors that caress memory and awaken dormant emotions. My new co...

  • “The Hidden Process: Everything You Don’t See When You Look at a Finished Work”

    by Mariel Méndez
      When you look at a finished piece—a painting, a photograph, a dress—it seems like it was born out of a moment of perfect clarity. But behind ever...

  • “The Greatest Goal Is to Live”

    by Mariel Méndez
    Lately, I’ve felt unsure about continuing an artistic career. Questions keep coming to mind like: What’s the purpose of creating? Why share it? And...

  • “Built with Heart:The Journey of MARALOVE”

    by Mariel Méndez
    Building MARALOVE has not been a race. It has been a slow, loving journey, full of decisions I choose with my heart.   We live in a world where eve...

  • “MARALOVE Blog: The City Of Soul in Motion – London, Paris, and Rome”

    by Mariel Méndez
    I’d love to share in this space the truly special experience that was my trip to London, Paris, and Rome—a journey that began as a family vacation ...

  • “MARALOVE Finds: Unique Pieces from the Places That Inspire Me”

    by Mariel Méndez
      There’s something magical about finding beauty in the most unexpected places.   Whether it’s a vintage treasure tucked away in a street market or...

  • “The Mood Behind the photoshoots”

    by Mariel Méndez
    Every MARALOVE shoot begins with one question: What does the moment feel like?   Before the outfits, before the styling, even before the camera—the...

  • “From Vision to Reality: The Making of a MARALOVE Editorial”

    by Mariel Méndez
    Every MARALOVE editorial begins with an idea or inspiration that takes root in my mind—something I see, feel, or hear that lingers until it needs t...

  • “My First MARALOVE Runway Show: A Love Letter”

    by Mariel Méndez
    There are moments in life that take you right back to where it all began—where your passion was first born. For me, that moment happened as I stepp...