Hi, I’m Leila Elguennich!

(Pronounced: Lay-La El-Geh-Nish)

I am a painter and illustrator based in Central Florida. I work in oil paint, watercolor, as well as digital illustration. I’ve studied visual art and earned my B.A. from the University of Florida. My paintings have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions nationally and internationally. I also works as a freelance artist, my illustrations often featuring figures and animals through painting and digital media.

Informed by my personal experiences, as well as my Japanese-Moroccan background, I create paintings around themes of biracial and multicultural identity; disconnect, joy, and longing. I enjoy creating artwork that highlights and celebrates women and people of color as well.