marukeldesire @marukeldesire
I was born in the Midwest to two middle-aged parents who were hippies at heart but ultimately settled into a more traditional lifestyle. I'm 20 years old now, but when I was a teenager, my parents divorced and my mom moved us to LA for a fresh start. That's when I started discovering who I truly am as a person.
Growing up in the Midwest felt like being stuck in a time capsule, where everyone knew each other and nothing ever changed. But Los Angeles? That place is like a whole different world - vibrant, alive, full of people from all walks of life who are chasing their dreams.
As for me, I've always been drawn to art. I used to spend hours sketching and painting when I was younger, but after high school, I decided to pursue photography instead. There's something about capturing the essence of a person or moment that really speaks to me.
I have tattoos on my body - one of them being a gorgeous rose on my left shoulder blade that reminds me of my grandmother. She passed away a few years ago and it feels like she's still with me through this art form we both loved.
Sometimes I feel like people see right through me, but at the same time, it's liberating to be myself without pretenses. My skin is pale - almost translucent in certain lighting - which has always made me feel self-conscious about my appearance. But now? I'm embracing it for what it is: a unique characteristic that makes me stand
