I write about art and the creative process, always through a spiritual lens. My reflections move between the studio and the marketplace, drawing on decades of experience in commercial real estate and business strategy. Here, art becomes more than expression—it becomes a vocation, a livelihood, and a bridge to the sacred. If you’re drawn to creativity not only as craft but as a calling, this space is for you.
Welcome to Obliq Art: The Journey
I’m Larry Ortega—artist, storyteller, and Spiritual Cartographer. On Substack, I write to map the terrain of a life shaped by light, landscape, and the unseen, using reflection to locate meaning, trace faith, and name what’s forming beneath the surface.
My writing traces the physical and spiritual ground I’ve crossed—and the ground still forming beneath my feet. I write about sculptures cast from resin infused with rare-earth minerals. I illustrate my stories with digital works infused with desert skies and mountain storms,
Substack is where I bring it all together:
- Art — my own creations, and the work of fellow artists I admire.
- Stories — essays and reflections drawn from decades in art, business, and faith.
- Journeys — dispatches from the desert canyons of Phoenix to the mountain air of Prescott, each chapter adding new perspective to my creative path.
“Are We On the Same Journey?”
I am on a journey where art, spirituality, and business intersect. Would love to meet and talk to you about your journey, and how we are simpatico. Let’s inspire, spark creativity, and foster deeper connections. Don’t just follow along—be part of the journey.