Where do you live/work?
I live in
Argentina, in a beautiful city called Rosario. I work from home, which is small
but very comfortable.
What do you love about working/living
there?
Many
things! Rosario is a big city and has many cinemas, theaters, libraries,
exhibition centers, museums, craft fairs and parks. The place where I work is
very bright and quiet. It has a large window through which I can see my little
garden. My dog is always there to keep me company (we are inseparable) Working
from home is great!
What don't you like?
There are
too many cars in the city. I think people should drive less and walk or bike
more.
What do you love most about being an
illustrator?
Creating
characters and telling their stories! The whole creative process is exciting, I
enjoy it very much! I'm very demanding with myself and I spend most of the day
illustrating. It’s too much fun! When I draw I feel free.
How do you work?
I start
with lots of pencil sketches. I love to draw on paper. The coloring is always
digital. From time to time I enjoy working in acrylic.
What's the hardest part of your job?
Stopping
working I guess! Sometimes I work more than 16 hours straight! Fortunately, I
have a Mark and a Hannah, they guide me and care for me. I consider them as part of my family.
Their advice is very important!
What/who inspires you?
Wandering
around libraries, fairs and exhibitions, talking to other illustrators, watching
many movies.
When I
studied Art History in college, I fell in love with the work of Monet, Van Gogh
and Hokusai, among others (in fact I have some reproductions of their paintings
at home) Their work is breathtaking.
I really admire Glen Keane’s drawings and his character designs, I'm in love with Eyvind Earle's
concept art and also Mary Blair’s work is very inspiring!
I always
listen to music while working, it's an important element when it comes to
illustrating. Music
creates the perfect atmosphere.
What do you like to do when you're not
illustrating?
I love
reading! One thing that I really enjoy is to visit book stores searching for
used books. I also like to take care of my plants and to work as a volunteer at
the animal shelter. I love animals with all my
heart!!!
How did you get into illustration?
As a child
I drew constantly! It was my favorite thing to do. I spent hours admiring the
illustrations in books. I thought it was the best job in the world! It truly is!
My parents
always supported me, along with my husband. In college I had two teachers that
motivated
me to continue illustrating and now I feel very lucky to have Mark
and Hannah as my guides.
Any tips for aspiring illustrators?
To never
give up! And of course, to draw and practice constantly!
What's your ultimate dream?
In the
future I would love to create characters and backgrounds for animation! It
would be great! Fortunately I have fulfilled one of my most important dreams of
my childhood: illustrating children's books! That makes
me very happy.
No comments:
Post a Comment