Today we’d like to introduce you to Lyndi Munguia.
Hi Lyndi, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
From the moment I was little, sitting cross-legged in front of the TV watching Bob Ross, I believed I could be an artist. I remember thinking, “I can do that,” and I spent hours drawing and painting, lost in imagination. As I got older, teenage life swept in—friends, activities, and everything in between—and I slowly set my sketchbooks aside. Looking back, I wish I had kept going, but I also know life unfolds exactly as it’s meant to.
In my early twenties, motherhood brought art back to me in the most natural way. Helping my kids with school projects reignited something in me, and suddenly I found joy in every creative opportunity—hand-making invitations, designing posters, even creating my own wrapping paper. Creativity never left me; it was simply waiting for me to return.
I chose to be a mom first, and when the time felt right, I pursued my next chapter. I started college in my thirties and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. That experience changed everything. Immersing myself in design brought my creativity into sharp focus, and during a color theory class, I fell back in love with painting. I picked up my brushes again, and soon I was creating pieces for friends, family, and eventually new collectors who saw something meaningful in my work.
Professionally, I’ve spent years as a graphic designer, working with both corporations and small businesses. I love helping entrepreneurs bring their brands to life—many don’t realize how powerful good design can be, especially in the early stages of building a business. I don’t charge agency rates, but I deliver agency-level work with personal relationships and loyalty at the core. Many of my clients have been with me for well over a decade, and those long-standing partnerships—plus word-of-mouth referrals—have shaped my career.
But painting is my heart.
What started as a hobby has evolved into an ever-growing passion and purpose. My canvases have gotten larger, my process deeper, and my audience broader. Some of my pieces now hang in corporate offices, others are commissioned for personal spaces, and some belong to dear friends. Some works take weeks, some come in sudden bursts of inspiration—but each one reflects the emotion, energy, and intuition that move through me. I create because I truly have to—it’s who I am.
I’ve grown so much over the years—mentally, emotionally, spiritually—and I now understand that timing is everything. Life moves quickly, and it’s too precious not to pursue what sets your soul on fire. Designing allows me to serve others’ visions, but painting comes from somewhere deeper—ideas that find me at the most random moments, urging me to bring them to life. I know I’ll be painting until my very last day.
Art has always been a part of me. It just took time, life, and a little growth to return to it fully. And now that I’m here, I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.
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 road definitely hasn’t been linear or perfectly smooth, but I’m grateful for that. Art has always been a part of me, but there were seasons in life where it fell to the background—especially in my teenage years and early adulthood when priorities shifted and I was focused on family and simply figuring life out. There was a time where I didn’t make space for creativity at all, and while I sometimes wish I never stopped, I now see that those pauses were part of my evolution.
Choosing to be a mom first meant I didn’t go to college until my thirties, which at times felt intimidating—walking into classrooms surrounded by younger students, juggling life responsibilities, and rebuilding my confidence in my craft. But that chapter shaped me. It taught me discipline, resilience, and the value of pursuing your passion no matter the timing.
Like any artist and entrepreneur, I’ve also faced the challenges of building a career, cultivating clients, balancing creative energy with business needs, and holding on to self-belief when doubt creeps in. There were moments where it felt like I was starting from scratch, moments where I wondered if I should have followed a more traditional path, and many times where the only thing pushing me forward was faith in the vision I had for myself.
But every struggle added depth to who I am—not just as an artist, but as a woman, a mother, and a creative. The truth is, my journey hasn’t been effortless, but it has been beautiful. Each setback, pause, and redirection played a part in bringing me right here, exactly where I’m meant to be—doing what I love, creating from the soul, and trusting that everything unfolds in its perfect time.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a multidisciplinary creative—both a graphic designer and a fine artist. I specialize in branding, visual storytelling, and large-scale expressive paintings. I’m known for blending strategic design with intuitive, emotional art—supporting businesses with clean, elevated branding while also creating original artwork that’s bold, textured, and deeply personal.
I’m most proud of the journey itself: starting college later in life, building long-standing client relationships, and growing my art practice from a hobby into a true calling. What sets me apart is that I bring heart and intention into everything I create. I don’t just design logos or make paintings—I help bring visions to life, whether they belong to a new business owner or flow straight from my own imagination. My work is equal parts craft, connection, and soul, and that combination is where my magic lives.
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
I grew up as a ’70s baby and an ’80s kid, which meant my childhood was all about being outside, using my imagination, and making my own fun. I gravitated toward anything creative. I actually thought I’d be a radio DJ one day because my favorite “toy” was a tape recorder. I’d ride around with it in the basket of my bike recording everything—and even made my own radio jingles. When I got a boom box with a double cassette deck as a young teen, I’d splice together songs to make musicians “answer” my interview questions with their lyrics. Looking back, I was always creating and storytelling in some way. Personality-wise, I was the funny, sarcastic kid—still am—and if you believe in astrology, being an Aries kind of explains it all.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lyndimoon.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndi_m_artist
