Hola! My name is Amliv Sotomayor and I am a Cuban-born, American-raised artist whose creative journey began in the quiet corners of my childhood bedroom, scoliosis bent over drawings and has now spanned more than two decades. I was born in Regla, Cuba, and moved with my family to South Florida at a very young age. I went on to study at the Miami International University of Art & Design, where I earned my Bachelor’s in Fine Arts.
My work lives at the intersection of Dark Romanticism, Magical Realism, Symbolism and always upholding the Divine Feminine. Through graphite, digital, watercolor, and now enamel pins, I explore the feminine as a bridge between the mundane and the mystical, the vulnerable and the powerful, the sacred and the untamed while giving it the respect the moment and the person that inspired each peace, deserves. Each piece carries layers of symbolism; whether on paper, canvas, or as a pin you can wear and share by gifting others.
For the past 6 years, I’ve been translating my illustrations into small-batch, collector-numbered enamel pins, some art prints, and other accessories. My shop themes orbit around longing, mythology, folklore, rage, books, forgotten icons, comic books, personal journeys and always, unapologetically, women. What began as sketches has grown into an internationally collected body of artwork that remains rooted in storytelling and accessibility for all because art should be available to everyone. Not just the ones with disposable income.
When you visit my shop, you’re entering a one-woman world, every idea, every drawing, and design is nurtured by me. I oversee manufacturing, quality control, photography, packaging, and even the last little thank-you handwritten note before your order leaves my hands. This space is my safe nook on the internet, and every purchase supports not only my art but also my collaborations with fellow artists and friends.
Outside of the studio, I’m tending to my plants, reading books, playing video games, studying medicine, helping my community, and spending time with my family and close friends. All of it feeds back into the art.
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Thank you for being here and for supporting my art, my vision, and this journey of weaving stories through both fine art and wearable keepsakes.