Let’s take a second to get pleasure from some illustrations by the Spanish artist Sara Maese. Gentle-hearted and rendered in completely balanced pastel palettes, her photos take us away to a less complicated place. That is Sara’s artistic world, the place seemingly naïve blobs of color out of the blue turn out to be folks, one or two fats strains outline gentle and shadow, and eccentric scenes bounce to life because of her animation expertise.
“At first, my work wasn’t targeted on simplicity or color, it was about expressing myself by way of small characters,” says Sara. “I’ve at all times been drawn to illustrations stuffed with particulars and figures, which impressed me to begin constructing my very own inside universe.”
From a collection of packaging and playing cards created for Paperboy London.
Cowl artwork for The Malagueñer
Sara’s distinctive model breaks out in all types of locations, with purchasers in vogue and sweetness, food and drinks, way of life, homeware, occasions, editorial, and extra. Certainly one of her favourites is a latest undertaking entitled Coneheads for Glug, the wine journal. The primary art work options dozens of characters cavorting amongst large wine glasses, surrounded by large parts of meals. Then, 4 spot illustrations zoom in on monumental desserts accompanied by additional wine choices.
“It was a number of enjoyable, and I liked the color palette. Generally, when the colors work effectively, the entire piece simply comes collectively. The undertaking itself wasn’t too tough, and dealing with the artwork director, Ashley Johnson, was very easy. The one problem was the tight schedule, however I am used to working round that.”
Mild color palettes are one thing that units Sara’s work aside. Heat and comforting, they convey simply the correct quantity of vitality. With every undertaking, Sara follows her intestine, and it by no means appears to fail her. Throughout her portfolio, the colors are constant, giving the impression of an artist snug of their model, which instils confidence in purchasers.
Coneheads for Glug
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De Tuin Der Lusten
Certainly one of Sara’s most fascinating and humorous artworks is a private piece impressed by Hieronymus Bosch’s The Backyard of Earthly Delights. Sara loves creating scenes the place loads is occurring, however does so utilizing probably the most fundamental kinds and line work. Juxtaposed with Bosch’s intricate Gothic model of portray, the leads to Sara’s De Tuin Der Lusten are fascinating, but it’s clear that it is a devoted – if amusing – recreation of the unique.
“I am very drawn to works stuffed with characters and objects, which is why The Backyard of Earthly Delights is one in every of my favorite items of artwork. Since I began illustrating, I’ve wished to recreate it in my very own model – I simply wanted the time and braveness to go for it,” she laughs.
Working primarily in Illustrator and utilizing Procreate to generate GIFs, Sara’s excellent subsequent undertaking can be make-up packaging – or any type of packaging, actually. Along with illustration, she’s a floor sample designer and holds {qualifications} in High quality Artwork, in addition to graphic and internet design.
