Claudia and Isabella, the mother-daughter duo behind “Morenita’s Creations,” are channeling their creativity into wearable artwork.
“I randomly get epiphanies of what I should make,” Isabella said.
The 12-year-old doesn’t look for trends — she thinks about her community and what would best suit them.
Some showcase her love of watercolors, while others honor her culture.
Whether it’s a holiday or an ode to their heritage, the eye-catching pieces make a statement.
“In our creations, we give a little of our Latino flair, so Dia de los Muertos for example, or things that remind us of growing up,” Claudia said.
Claudia’s family is from Guadalajara Jalisco.
“I wanted to capture some of the colors we see when we go and visit the pinks, the vivid blues,” Claudia said.
The business started as a pandemic project.
“We tried baking, but it didn’t turn out great and we tried painting, but I would get frustrated at the paints,” Isabella said.
They found their passion in polymer clay and perfected their ability to treat, mold, paint and bake original pieces.