Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Maria Bautista Signorini. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Maria, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
I get my work ethic from my environment. I think that my family and the art community I’m surrounded by are big influences in my work and disposition. I get inspired by looking at others work, and doing things that aren’t necessarily related to art, but that later help me stay motivated. As an artist, I also think that drawing constantly increases my creativity in the work place, this includes drawing and painting in my sketchbook.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
My name is Maria Bautista Signorini and I’m a freelance illustrator from the Dominican Republic. I’m highly interested in story-based illustrations that take form in picture books and animated projects. I love to explore different prompts and ideas, and different techniques such as watercolor, gouache, oil/soft pastels, collage, digital illustration and printmaking. My work centers around emotion and experience, but also on fantasy and fiction.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
I’ve been passionate about drawing and painting since a very young age. When my art journey started I had some knowledge about drawing, but I still had a lot to learn. I think that being patient regarding one’s work can be challenging, but it’s a great quality to have because it takes time to develop a skill. I also think that curiosity is very important because it’s part of being creative. I believe that being curious about a technique or subject matter can turn into an idea and lead to something new.
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
When I feel overwhelmed I try to step outside of my work and do something unrelated to art. I think that it’s important to find an extracurricular activity or to go for a walk. From my experience, these strategies can help with creative blocks or frustrating situations. In addition, I also think that talking to friends or sharing your work with fellow artists can give you a different perspective on your artwork.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://belenmariart.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belenmariart/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
- Other: Behance: https://www.behance.net/belenmariart
