Today we’d like to introduce you to Jake DeSalle.
Hi Jake, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Since I was 10 years old I’ve been saying “I want to be an artist when I grow up.” I’ve always been inclined in the arts & being creative. I’m basically a self taught artist. When I was 27 I created the moniker “JMORESUN” to pursue my creative endeavors. What started as a venture playing original guitar compositions at various miami venues like las Rosa’s and Churchills pub, I would eventually begin selling artwork at these venues and ultimately solely focus on creating visual works of art nowadays. My sun character was born out of a love for life. A tribute to our sunny city and state. I mainly paint with acrylic paints on canvas, often incorporating spray paint. I’ve created hundreds of paintings and sold many. Including 9 murals to date! I aim to become a full time artist so I can travel the world with my son painting murals and sharing my passion. I quit drinking alcohol 7 years ago and am enjoying a sober lifestyle. My goal is to earn a million with my art career before having another sip of alcohol. I am now 35 with a 14 y.o son. I love showing him the importance of pursuing your goals & dreams/ ambitions. Stay tuned for more, I’ve only just begun.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The main struggle are financial. Yet despite a lack of art sales , I never allow that deter me from picking up a paintbrush creating what I want, when I want.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I specialize in pop art/ abstract art/ caricature parody art.
I love to paint cartoons with an array of pop culture references in my works.
To supplement my income I’ve worked as an uber driver the past 9.5 years.
As of 2 years ago, I’ve stepped up as a caretaker for my 98 y.o Italian grandmother & paid thru her insurance.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
The art scene is vast in Miami, I love that it is welcomed and appreciated by the masses here. Wynwood blocks from home, can’t wait to paint a large scale mural out there!
The flooding our city annually experiences is by far the worst aspect of south Florida living.
There’s also a lot of pollution (trash on streets) in our city. Which is why my son & I often volunteer our time, cleaning the streets of Miami.
Pricing:
- My website has an array of prices . Mostly affordable!
- Message me if you’d like to negotiate on pricings.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.jmoresun.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmoresun/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1XC2GPav4F/?mibextid=wwXIfr
