I’m Lucero Marin Lee, an artist and teacher. Here is a bit about me.
Received an art scholarship at age 18 to cover 90% of her tuition at the University of Sonora, one of the most prestigious universities in all of northern Mexico.
Learned from dedicated professors whose focus is the mastery of the most basic to the most advanced in fine art.
Studied art history and philosophy and worked in many mediums such as sculpture, wood/metal/linoleum cuts, photography, painting, etc.
At age 19, participated in a professional art exhibition in the state of Sonora’s capital.
Taught private art lessons for 1.5 years in Hermosillo, Mexico.
Held her first exclusive art exhibition in Nogales, Mexico at age 20, where she sold several paintings and was thus able to pay for additional schooling.
Sold many of her artworks to private clients and was contracted several times to paint portraits.
Performed multiple art service projects while serving an LDS mission in Mexico City, including a large outdoor mural for an elementary school in Toluca, Mexico.
Started Utah Art Lessons in 2006.
Judged Lakeridge Junior High School’s annual student art show for 4 consecutive years; substituted regularly for the school’s Art Teacher Betty Lou Hunter.
Employed by Perfect Space (faux and art finishes) where she worked as part of a professional 3-person team, and was known by nearly everyone as “the artist.”
Contributed faux and art finishes to homes featured in the 2007 Utah Valley and Salt Lake Parade of Homes.
Organized and carried out 6 annual Summer Art Camps: one featured artist Greg Olsen; 2010’s Student Exhibit was held at Covey Center For The Arts and 2019’s at Tree Art Gallery.
Taught Art at Oak Canyon Junior High, Noah Webster Academy, and at Ivy Hall Academy. A larger-than-life mural entitled Warrior is showcased at Liahona Preparatory Academy.
Studied with Casey Childs (recipient of First Honors in 2011 International Portrait Competition)
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sonora in 2011, where she was awarded the highest recognition for each of her final artworks.
Continues teaching art lessons year-round at a home art studio in Orem.
