V

elia Lala’s work cannot be defined with 

words. Her one of a kind and custom pieces 

transcend all description. You are walking 

into no ordinary or boring gallery; her custom 

works are showcased through a multitude of artistic 

techniques including acrylic, mixed medium, epoxy 

high gloss, photography, body casting/bronzing and 

sculpture. Velia is originally from Louisiana and moved 

to the Panhandle of Florida full-time in 2011. Since then 

she has greatly impacted the art community. The vibrant 

colors and textures she uses in her artwork mirror her 

effervescent personality. Velia is a unique soul who shares 

her passion for art through leading classes, corporate 

team building, as well as creating custom artwork and 

building commissioned life casts and sculptures. “I love 

the absolute joy I see in a new collectors eyes when they 

see their completed art commission,” said Velia. She 

approaches art the same way she approaches life, head on 

and with no fear. “I am an adrenaline junky”, said Velia, “I 

scuba dive and zip line, I’ve been tandem sky diving twice, 

as well as hang gliding and white water rafting. I’m always 

looking for that next new adventure.”

Velia has been privately trained with master artists 

throughout the United States and London since 2010. 

Her original artwork can be seen beyond the Emerald 

Coast, across the United States and has now expanded 

with collectors in Europe. Her favorite medium is a toss 

up between acrylics and life casting products. She gets her 

vision from many walks of life; “My inspiration comes 

from my joy of living life to the fullest, music, travel, and 

the human body,” said Velia. “I am inspired everyday by 

something new. The first thing I do every single morning 

before I get out of bed is turn music on. I am a very 

diversified artist and educator and I look for inspiration at 

every turn.” Velia’s inspiration has taken her art off of the 

canvas and onto the body with her exquisite wearable art 

and accessories. 

Her vivid prints come to life on leggings, dresses, and 

kimonos. The swirling colors dance across tote bags, 

silk scarves, headbands and pillows. When asked what 

her client’s love most about her work Velia responded, 

“I would probably think it would be how vivacious all 

my work is. I mainly work with bright, exciting colors 

with lots of movement and energy flowing through 

it. Everything is definitely one of a kind and certainly 

unique.” This distinct style exudes throughout her 

wearable art collection, making this medium truly special. 

A piece of artwork is photographed and then manipulated 

and molded in different fashions to fit clothing templates, 

creating one of a kind wearable masterpieces. This new 

venture has been a passion project of Velia’s for over a year 

now. To go from seeing her artwork on walls and in homes, 

to seeing them walk down the street has been an amazing 

transition. “Everyone that I know personally who has my 

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Courtney Murray

Wearable Art

 

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