Con Cariño

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Con Cariño *

I’m Patricia Galceran-Coli, a Chicana artist, creative director, and lifelong storyteller based in Chula Vista, California.

My path started early, raised in a family of sign painters and makers. I grew up surrounded by hand lettering, paintbrushes, and the hustle of making signs to survive. That foundation became the roots of my creative life. At 17, I moved out on my own, chasing a path of survival with nothing but instinct, grit, and a lost soul.

In my twenties, the path took me far. I co-founded a creative agency, Somos Volt, with my partner. Together, we built campaigns, led photo shoots, and brought brands to life. We formed a team across borders, working between California and Argentina. Turning ideas into visuals that moved people and helped businesses grow. It was fast, fulfilling, and wildly successful.

But somewhere in the middle of that success, I realized I had lost sight of my story.

That realization became a turning point. I started listening to my body, to my inner voice, to the parts of me I had quieted for too long. Through that listening, I came back to my art, not as a job, but as medicine. As a way to find myself again.

Today, I’m fully focused on my personal art career. My work explores healing, identity, ancestral memory, and the inner work it takes to truly grow. From murals and exhibitions to community events, I create pieces that speak to our inner niñas, our shadows, and our strength.

I’m also the founder of Amarte Home. A creative project born from the belief that el arte sana. Amarte is where I design collections that merge tradition with self-love, ritual, and emotional expression. It’s where I turn healing into something tangible, through prints, ceramics, journals, and care packages made with deep intention, in collaboration with fellow artisans.

I share my story because I believe creativity isn’t just a talent, it’s a way of life.

If you’ve ever felt like your art didn’t matter, or like it was too late to come back to yourself, I hope my work reminds you:

You can start again. You can turn your pain into power.
You can get curious again—and claim what’s always been yours.