BIO
Master painter Lauren Luna, born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, holds both a bachelor’s and
master’s degree in Fine Arts with a focus on painting. She began her professional artist career in
New York City and now resides in Houston, where she is known as “Your City Painter,”
specializing in iconic city architecture and urban landscapes.
Lauren has been recognized as a Top 50 Entrepreneur by Scion Car Company, participated in
Austin and Houston Fashion Week, and was featured in British Vogue and Glamour Magazines.
Her work has been exhibited in the Grassi Museum in Germany, and she received the Margot
Siegel Award for Design from the Goldstein Museum, where her hand-painted shoes are part of
the permanent collection. Additionally, she was commended by the Alvin Independent School
District School Board and was placed into Congressional Record by the district’s state
representative. Recently, she was honored with the Kent State University Alumni Professional
Achievement Award, further acknowledging her outstanding contributions to the art world.
Throughout her tenure as a classroom art teacher and college professor, Lauren has participated
in various Houston art events such as the Bayou City Art Festival and Via Colori. Her murals and
other works have been showcased on billboards and outside the KHOU television station. In
2019, she founded the D.R.E.A.M. Affect Foundation, which organizes an annual art show to
showcase artists’ talents while raising funds for minority art students. The foundation’s mission
is to promote inclusivity and equal opportunities within the arts community, ensuring that
talented students from all backgrounds receive the support they need to pursue their artistic
dreams.
Lauren is passionate about art education and believes in sharing real-time experiences as a
professional artist with her students. She provides insights, inspiration, and guidance, helping
them navigate their journeys and encouraging their growth. Her commitment to education is
evident in her role as an adjunct art professor at Lone Star and San Jacinto colleges, where
many of her students have been inspired to pursue careers in the arts.
