Dreamy yet detailed, each of Aina’s artworks have a story to tell. This Filipino artist puts together elements of pencil sketches and digital rendering to create visually stunning pieces. Her submission for the January 2012 contest caught the eyes of our judges and was named the Editor’s Choice. We caught up with her for a chat:
9F: First of all, please tell us how you feel about being an Editor’s Choice for this contest?
AO: It was pretty amazing to win being the Editor’s Choice, to be chosen is a great deal for me as an artist to get recognized your artwork and be featured.
9F: Please tell us a little bit more about yourself. (i.e What is your real name? Where are you from? How old are you? etc.)
AO: My Name is Aina Kathrina Olvidado, Im from Manila Philippines. 28 years old, and drawing is my passion.
9F: Please tell us about your design background. (i.e Where did you study? What did you study? Where are you working now? etc.)
AO: I graduated at University of Santo Tomas in Bachelor of Fine Arts and Design, major in Advertising. I am working at Brady Philippines as a Catalogue Designer. And when Im free I do T shirt design.
9F: Tell us a bit more about your creation. Who or what inspired you to create this winning design?
AO: Tree of life is about a lifeless skeleton becomes alive because of the tree planted inside it. Somehow life is lifeless but when we find our inner strength, believe in one self, we can conquer everything that comes our way.
9F: What techniques/media did you use to create this artwork?
AO: First is sketch, then I use pen tab to give more life in photoshop.
9F: What is your design philosophy?
AO: Draw your dreams and make it colorful.
9F: Who is your favourite artist, and why?
AO: Nicebleed, i like his style very realist with a twist.
Alice Zhang, I like her style how she render, creating an illustration like a painting.
Dzeri, I like his style in creating an artwork, very realist.
9F:Sum up your personal design style in 3 words.
Realist, Dreamy, True
You may see more of Aina’s work here.
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