About me

I grew up in the farmlands of Uruguay, in the middle of nowhere, where life was simple and everything came from nature. As a kid, I was always making things with whatever I could find around me. Back then, I didn’t think of it as art, it was just part of growing up.

Days were split between helping out and having fun. Fishing with my dad and my siblings, running free outdoors, and watching my mom bring her artistic touch into everything she did. Winters were slow and cozy, always close to the fire, indoors and out. Summers meant heading down to the creek out back, the one tucked away in the far of the property, spending hours in the water, exploring, getting dirty, and only heading back when the sun started to drop.

Looking back now, I see how much of that shaped what I create today.

Today, I’m still that same kid, just with different tools. Creating is what makes me happy. Every design and every canvas I make carries pieces of those memories: the farm, the water, the rawness of nature, and the mix of hard work and freedom that defined my childhood.

And when I need to reset, I go back to the water. The beach is where I unwind, clear my head, and reconnect, before coming back to create again.

Two children with a horse in a grassy field
When we were little. My sister in red, our horse Simón and me in green.
Now, at the studio
How I unwind, water, mate and peanuts.

As seen in

UNIVISION and Diario Las Americas

ANI LUACES FROM HER CHILDHOOD IN URUGUAY TO HER PRESENT LIFE IN FLORIDA DIALOGUE WITH NATURE

ANI LUACES FROM HER CHILDHOOD IN URUGUAY TO HER PRESENT LIFE IN FLORIDA DIALOGUE WITH NATURE

In the work of Analía "Ani" Luaces, better known as Ani Luaces, every painting seems to contain more than one story. The way she creates and builds her images does not come solely from an aesthetic pursuit. It has deep roots in the artist’s childhood, in the Uruguayan countryside where she grew up surrounded by nature, animals, water, earth, and freedom. Luaces was born and spent her childhood in Pueblo Esperanza, in the department of Paysandú, Uruguay. There, far from the big cities, nature was not an exceptional landscape but simply part of everyday life. Those early experiences continue to influence the way she sees and creates, bringing a sense of curiosity, connection, and discovery into her work. Some of Ani’s paintings are part of the private collections of renowned individuals and unique and special homes. Out of respect for the privacy of her collectors, the artist never reveals their identities, and many of these pieces remain outside the public eye. For her, the trust her clients place in her is just as valuable as each one of her works.

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ANI LUACES INVITES YOU TO DISCOVER A HIDDEN UNIVERSE THROUGHOUT HER ART

ANI LUACES INVITES YOU TO DISCOVER A HIDDEN UNIVERSE THROUGHOUT HER ART

Based in Florida, United States, Analía Luaces finds in the sea, mountains, and natural parks the creative refuge that fuels her imagination. Her works incorporate high-quality materials, gold leaf, and Swarovski crystals, adding depth and dimension to her compositions. Her paintings are part of private collections in different countries, and some have even inspired tattoos, demonstrating the emotional connection they create with those who discover them. Beyond the canvas, Ani also brings her art to illustrations for clothing and various products, allowing her creations to become part of people’s everyday lives without losing their essence. For Analía Luaces, being an artist means preserving the curiosity of the little girl who used to find treasures in every corner of the Uruguayan countryside. That perspective remains alive in every painting, inviting the viewer to pause, observe, and discover that there is always something more hidden among the colors. With an artistic universe where nature, memory, and imagination intertwine, Ani Luaces continues to create work that moves and connects with others, reminding us that beauty is often found in the details. “My artistic universe is born from nature, curiosity, and the idea that there is always, always something more to discover,” she concludes.

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