ABOUT

As a passionate and creative individual, I am committed to bringing my own brand of creativity to every piece I create. Inspired by my culture and upbringing, I have been given an unique view on design and life. Drawing inspiration from cartoons I enjoyed in my youth to pop culture of today, I can create eye catching designs for the modern era. My love for art began at an early age, drawing and painting were among my favorite things to, with every art class I took my skills improved, every concept, technique and idea molded me into the artist I am today. I still remember my first proper drawing class, it was back then that I first realized art is not just about raw talent but more about how much time and work you are willing to put into it. This stuck with me, it became part of my core values, not only just in art but with everything I chose to pursue.  

A career in illustration was my first goal, the idea that you could tell a story with an image was something that I fell in love with. Using oil as my preferred medium only added in my love for illustration, I would often find myself working for hours straight into the night, trying to be as accurate as I could with my paintings. And this paid off, not only was I satisfied with myself for the first time as an artist but positive response that came with it was equally as motivating. I had found what I wanted to do, what I could dedicate my life to. But life is not perfect, just like art it is ever evolving and the job market for a traditional illustrator had changed with it. 

This became another time in my life when I had to choose to stick with art or move on. I tried different things, but they always led me to the same place, to where it all started, to art. It was at that moment that I reignited that passion by enrolling back into art school, but this time I would learn to use digital tools. The passion was still there, my skills still improved, this had proved to me I had made the right decision. As art is not about the tools but the person behind them. I was the reason for my art, my passion and personality are an influence on my art. As an artist that has finally found his way, I can proudly say that I will, I can, I did, I am my art, and I will leave a mark in the world with it.

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- Carlos Phang Barba