Meet Nicolette Glisovich

We recently connected with Nicolette Glisovich and have shared our conversation below.

Nicolette , so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

Through the art I consumed I was able to figure out what I wanted to do with my life and what I personally have decided is my purpose in this one. I think I could’ve gone down a few different paths but bringing stories to life is what calls me the most.
I’ve always watched cartoons but I think I really started to notice how much it meant to me when I watched Studio Ghibli movies. I found myself remembering sounds, smells, and colors I had seemingly forgotten when watching their stories. Those senses then brought me back to those moments and the emotions I felt at those times. Small moments like eating my grandmothers food, the sounds of her cooking, or the color of the plates against the tablecloth. Those moments are to be enjoyed and remembered. To me life is in those colors sounds and smells that surround us when we are doing the simplest things. I want to help connect people back to those moments. Happy or sad I think it’s good to process things we have forgotten as we get older.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I studied traditional 2D and stop motion animation. I found myself falling in love with fabricating puppets and sets for stop-motion. Creating with others to bring a story to life is what brings me the most joy. I’m still trying to find my footing in the industry so I’ve been focused on improving my sculpting and basic drawing skills as well as creating a fuller portfolio.

Currently I’m working on two projects. One being post-production for my stop-motion film “Berry” which is almost done. Im also working on sculpting a series of miniature foods my grandmas used to cook me and my sisters as kids. It’s helping me process them getting old.

Im not sure what my brand is, it’s constantly changing as I figure out what I enjoy most when creating. I would say nostalgia is something I enjoy invoking in my work as well as the feeling that nothing is ever really finished. Whether it’s my drawings, sets, or puppets I like the look of evidence being left that a persons hands touched it. For example a thumb print on a sculpted face or a reference line in a charcoal drawing. I like to see the imperfections. This is especially important to me with the rise of AI in art.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Repetition, asking for help when you need it, and patience. Comparison is also the thief of joy. You cannot compare yourself to your favorite artists or expect to draw/create like them just from doing one study. Practice will make you better you just have to be consistent and patient. Get through the ugly stage of that drawing I swear it’s worth it! Also being able to admit you don’t know how to do something and asking fellow creatives for help is important. So many times I’ve tried to do things on my own that I just couldn’t and of course if I had asked for help sooner rather than later I could’ve gotten more done.

I’m still very much in the beginning of my journey so I’m not sure what advice I can really give. Looking back I wish I believed in myself sooner. I think as a kid I didn’t see myself being an artist because it wasn’t “practical”. Screw practical if you can do what you love as much as you can. That’s probably the best advice I can give at this point.

Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?

The best thing I can do for myself when I’m overwhelmed, besides making a list of course, is creating something silly. Whether it’s a miniature felted rabbit with fluffy buns or a drawing of a meme it’s what gets me out of my head. A small accomplishment is still an accomplishment. I get satisfaction from finishing a piece especially if it’s silly. There’s less pressure when it is.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://nicoletteglisovich.wixsite.com/nicolettegliso?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaavHspbuWiJ7KRplyUURATNV2sXu_EAEoVW1Wh5GQw0F7_gho1KF_sOFpw_aem_gOkgcGIbY7U38b24rdDtJg
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