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What inspired you to create art and become an artist? (events, feelings, experiences...)
When I was in kindergarten I already knew that I would be an artist, all my free time I painted. My parents encouraged my talent in every way. The walls of my children's room were completely covered with my drawings. Then I went to children's art school, from which I graduated with honors. During my childhood years I accumulated more than 20 diplomas and awards in art. Of course, a significant contribution to my skills came from my teachers, who inspired me to be responsible and dedicated.
What is your artistic background, techniques and subjects have you experimented with before?
I worked for a few years as an architect in an architectural office, a bit as a graphic designer, even once painting carved wood furniture. Then there was a period when I was painting walls and illustrating children's books, and at the same time I was working as a drawing tutor for children and taking online courses.
With the arrival of my own child, now my daughter is 2 years old, I have much less time and I had to choose the most important thing that fascinates me. Of course, this turned out to be painting! Now I devote all my free time to creating new paintings.
What are the 3 aspects that distinguish you from other artists, making your work unique?
The vivid coloring of the paintings. I am very fond of color.
The combination of figurative painting with a minimalistic background.
Positive subjects
Where does your inspiration come from?
From life situations, books I've read, internal experiences and events that are current in the world right now. And to be even more honest, inspiration comes from working and thinking about composition, plot and artistic statement.
What is your artistic approach? What visions, feelings or sensations do you want to evoke in the viewer?
Before I create a painting, I always think about the collector who will buy it and look at it every day. That's why the subjects of my paintings are bright and positive. I believe that what we see every day has a direct impact on our thoughts and emotions. I want to create art that brings LIGHT and beauty into the world.
What is the process of creating your work? Spontaneously or with a long preparatory process (technical, inspiration from art classics or others)?
The first thing I start with is to write the idea in words in a notebook. It can even be a long text. Then I make sketches and sometimes I look for suitable references on the Internet. After the sketch and the composition, I immediately start working on the canvas.
Do you use a certain technique? If so, can you explain?
I work in acrylic, it dries very quickly. It suits my temperament, I like to outline quickly, all the important things. But you have to try a lot to make the transition on the body so it's very smooth. After a basic outline, I work long, long hours with a dry brush, putting one layer on top of another to create depth and volume in the painting.
Do you have the most comfortable format or medium?
I like acrylic, it has many advantages: it dries quickly, doesn't crack, doesn't fade after years. My preference is for medium and large format canvases from 70 to 100 cm, as a rule they blend in with almost any interior.
Where do you produce your work? At home, in a shared studio or in your own workshop? And in this space, how do you organize your creative work?
I work in my home studio, it's convenient, it doesn't take time away from travel. Plus I have 24-hour access to my workspace. My work formats do not exceed 1.5 meters - this allows me to sit comfortably and not interfere with the rest of the family.
Does your job make you travel to meet new collectors, to fairs or exhibitions? If so, what does it bring you?
In my current situation, my paintings travel more often than I do. But in my city, I make sure to attend iconic events in the art world. I'm also in several online communities where artists communicate with each other. It's important these days to be open to the world, to observe and learn from other professionals and to get and from other artists.
How do you envision the evolution of your work and career as an artist in the future?
I'm at the beginning of my artistic career so I'm spending a lot of time studying contemporary art, finding a visual language and understanding the art market in general. I believe art changes along with the artist's personality and life experiences, so what I create will undoubtedly change throughout my life. In the coming years, my main goal is to show my paintings to as many viewers as possible. In 2023 I plan to participate in exhibitions and art fairs, as well as creating a completely new series of paintings.
What is the theme, style or technique of your latest artwork?
My latest painting is for lovers of sun, sea and luxury "VACATIONS" I depicted a young girl resting carefree on the beach. Just turn off your thoughts and relax with her.
Tell us about your most important exhibition experience?
I participated in quite a few exhibitions in 2022. The most important event for me was the international project "Weightlessness" in which artists were invited to reflect on the absence of matter as a . More than 100 applications were submitted for consideration and my painting "Angel" was selected. The first phase of the exhibition took place in Moscow before going to Turkey for the Art Ankara fair where several galleries and artists from all over the world were present.
If you could invite a famous artist (dead or alive) to dinner, who would it be? How would you suggest he spend the evening?
Dinner in a cozy restaurant by the sea with Ivan Aivazovsky. I would have revealed the secret of his hard work. And he was also into archeology, so maybe after dinner we would go looking for mammoth bones.
Olimpia Gaia Martinelli 
