admin It’s already been a year since I started my Small Business of Perrito Portraits, which still sounds unbelieavable to me when I think back at the very first start of all of this. It’s been a crazy year full of excitement and ups and downs from which I have learned from. Having started my small … Read more
I decided to name this upcoming series of illustrations inspired by my last trip to Sri Lanka, with the first word that came to my mind when I was there. This island’s beauty, which can sometimes be underestimated by its’ punishing history, has been a place I wished to visit for a few years, for many different reasons. During my stay at the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, in Ahangama, I had glimpse of what it’s like to be part of a small yet strong and present community of local people and foreigners who’ve made this place their home. And it also felt like one for me despite my short stay,
I found lots of contrast in life in this small beach town, from a bustling busy town center to a calm oasis in the middle of the jungle just a tuk-tuk ride away. This abrupt contrast not only gave me perspective on the thin line between a modest living situation and a more privileged one to say so, but also inspired me to create more vividly and freely, without judgment towards my own style and approach to my work. I took the chance to apply different techniques in my drawing process and free myself from techniques I normally stick to and feel comfortable with. Having this freedom while drawing felt all encompassing with how I spent my time in Ahangama, from early morning surfing to letting the hot afternoons decide what would be the next chilled spot to head to, to spontaneous evenings full of positive energy and nice music.
I was lucky enough to stumble upon a place where a great community of foreigners had come together and where connecting with likeminded individuals was nothing to be surprised about . I met so many inspiring, open-minded, kind, and talented people that supported my work and shared it with others which made me feel freer and allowed me to expose myself and my art in a way I hadn’t done before.
I’ve been planning this trip to Sri Lanka for a long time, since I received this Ortlieb backpack for Christmas in 2020. This present was a special one as I knew it would be coming along with me to new places and adventures. I haven’t actually been able to use it for the purpose it … Read more
If you are an illustrator, you can probably relate to the feeling of being caught up in a creative mess or “meltdown”, mostly when it comes to doing client work. When working on commissions for clients, things don’t always go the way I expect them to, meaning most of the times I end up loosing … Read more
I recently started reading the book Organised Minds, which I bought at the airport on my recent trip to London. This book seemed the right one to choose at that moment, since my mind felt very unorganised and scattered. I am very indecisive, and sometimes this can go to extremes in which I am just … Read more
As the rainy days approach us, Ive been enjoying and spending more time creating in all sorts of ways, including late nights drawing, sketching, listening to music and sinking into the creative flow I so much enjoy being in. This weather invites slowing down, spending less time on the screen and more time coming up … Read more
One thing is for sure, you can never underestimate the number of unpredictable/unprecedent factors that can come in the way from making a trip an enjoyable and relaxing few days to being some couple of nerve racking and stressful days that will make you not want to travel in a long time. At least that … Read more
As much as I love making sourdough bread, and learning from every bake, a part I really enjoy about this process reading about people’s experiences and realizing I’m not the only one alone in this (not so easy) sourdough journey. I would say I’m a bit obsessed with sourdough, in particular, sourdough bread. Every time … Read more
Some time ago I made a decision, this decision implied heading somewhere completely unknown to me but not for the reasons I would commonly define unknown to be. I decided I had to listen to what my body was longing for, and be somewhere I could feel myself.. For those who don’t know me, I’ve … Read more
Minimalism can sound intimidating at first, as getting rid of things you have kept for years is not an easy task. In this post I would like to share a few reasons why minimalism doesn’t necessarily need to be associated with control and measure of every aspect of your life. Depending on who you are … Read more
