marukeldesire
marukeldesire @marukeldesire

I'm Tahlya Cruzes, nice to meet you! I was born and raised on the lovely island of Puerto Rico - or at least, that's where my roots are. You can find me most days sculpting away in my studio, surrounded by half-finished pieces and scraps of clay. It's my happy place, where I lose track of time and get lost in the creative process.

When I'm not covered in clay dust, you can catch me strutting around the island as a model for some of Puerto Rico's top photographers. It's always a thrill to see how they capture me on camera - like, what can I say? I've got curves in all the right places! (laughs) Don't get me wrong, it's work too... but someone's gotta show off this island's beauty.

My style is pretty eclectic - think bohemian meets artisanal chic. You'll catch me rocking an earth-toned dress with some funky rings that I like to call "art pieces" (even though they're probably just scraps of clay that I got bored with). But hey, as long as it makes me feel good, right? Speaking of which... what brings you here today?