Our Story

 

Meet Lucia — Artist, Dreamer, Mother

Lucia’s journey as an artist began when she was just a little girl. Her mother would hand her paper and colors, and hours would pass as she drew and imagined. By the age of twelve, she was already working with oil paints and knew deep inside: this is it, I am an artist.

Life, however, is never a straight path. While her dream was to study art in New York, circumstances led her first to fashion design studies in Peru. Even when work pulled her into other directions, her paints and brushes were always waiting — a reminder of who she truly was.

Meanwhile, Leynel — her future husband — was exploring craft in his own way. Living between Colombia and New York, he began experimenting with wire, twisting it into small shapes and figures. When Lucia visited, she was intrigued. She brought wire back with her, curious to try, and soon they were spending hours together — sometimes even over long-distance calls — as he showed her how to twist, bend, and shape it.

For Lucia, it was a revelation. With her background in painting, she began to see wire not just as material, but as a new medium — a way of painting without brushes. Over the years, this playful beginning evolved into something truly unique: an art form that blends the precision of craft with the vision of fine art.

When Lucia moved to New York after their engagement, the dream became real. Together, standing behind a small table near the Met, they shared their handmade pieces with the world. That humble start has grown into One Million Roses — a family brand, a team effort, and a story of love, resilience, and creativity.

Today, Lucia and Leynel work side by side with their family, raising three children while continuing to expand their artistic vision. Each piece carries their shared journey: his spark of discovery, her artistic evolution, and their united dream in the heart of New York.