Meet The Artist: ninasilla

Written by
Fiona Cambridge
Published on
March 30, 2023

What inspired you to become an artist, and when did you first realise that you wanted to pursue this career path?

Art is a universal language, and I just wanted to share my own little world with everybody, and touch people.

What are some of your favourite materials and mediums to work with, and why do you prefer them?

I like everything you can touch: pencils, crayons, gouache ... but nowadays you can get any of this feelings in digital format, although you lost the organic touch.

How would you describe your artistic style, and how has it evolved over time?

I just go with the flow, it can be dark it can be colorful, depends the project you are working on. I love to do fun and colorful art though based in my culture. Spanish people we love humour, color, joy. What themes or ideas do you explore in your artwork, and why are they important to you?Anything, i like to relate to children because of the "first time feeling the world" side. Also creating creatures is one of my favorite things. Can you walk us through your creative process, from the initial concept to the finished piece?I always make a draft in paper, well never one ;) and then i scan it to the computer or I draw directly in the ipad. What challenges have you faced in your artistic career, and how have you overcome them?A lot, as an artist you have to be prepared for anything, good things will come but unfortunatelly bad also will be in your path, such people betraying your trust or stealing your work. Who are some artists or other creative figures that have influenced your work, and how have they inspired you?Art in general inspires me, from the darkness of Rembrandt to the crazyness of Dalí, the texture of Van gogh, the passion of Kahlo, the child-playfulness of Miró, to the actual artists more pop art. How do you stay motivated and inspired when you hit a creative block or rough patch?I play music, I read a lot, I go for a walk. Theres always beauty arround you, you just need to open your eyes. What advice would you give to aspiring artists who are just starting out on their artistic journeys?Believe in yourself, work hard, trust no one: always make contracts, collaborate and meet more artists, show your works: fairs, markets ... love what you are doing so people will love it. What are your goals for your art in the future, and where do you see your career going in the next few years?Theres plenty of things i want to do. I consider myself a storyteller and that works perfectly with the illustration skills I have, so pretty much I want to share my stories with the world. Keep doing collaborations and expand my market. What's your favourite piece that you sell on Fy! and why?I love all them equally :) Which other artists on the Fy! platform do you love?Everybody is different, i like color and fun. Can you share with us a favourite piece of art from another artist and tell us why you love it? (please ensure the artwork is available on Fy!)  How do you see your art contributing to the wider cultural conversation, and what message or themes do you hope to convey through your work?Moving people emotionally, I tend to keep creating art that has a soul. Love & fun What advice do you have for aspiring artists who are just starting out in their careers?Believe in yourself, work hard, find somebody to manage your finance and marqueting. 16. Our shoppers love to buy multiple pieces to create Gallery walls, can you suggest any other art prints on Fy! which you feel compliment yours? 17. Tell us about the artwork you hang in your own home and how this fits into your interior style?I collect postcards, prints, flyers, is pretty eclectic. Is more scenes of my life than a wall art. Every piece has a story behind and of course i have some of my own works :) 18. Where is your artwork best suited in a home? Do you love making prints for big bright hallway spaces or cosy bedroom corners?All is good. Just keep space, so the room can breathe. And dont hang anything in the head of your bed.

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