Delocatio: octubre 2012

Mibu No Ookami

Mibu-no-ookami has been an artist in DeviantArt since 2010, centered in her particular chibi style and twisting many well known movies and series into her cute art. We can find almost anything in her webpage, from Monster High to Avengers.

First of all, this has become some sort of our signature question, now we have to ask in every interview: Could you choose a song that you like to be our soundtrack for the interview? and why did you chose it?

Sure. This song belongs to the game Assassin´s creed I, and it´s one of the songs that I use to listen while I am drawing.

For someone that just bumped into your DA page, could you pick one of your drawings, the one that defines the best your style?

This little chibi is one of my favourite pics. And I have to say that little cutie is a self-portrait of myself.

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I see a lot of Loki and Thor, what is your opinion in the rapidly coming and going of fandoms these days?. Is it a good thing (since it makes one's style to be constantly put to a new challenge)?

Hahaha, well, I have to see that I´m a Marvel fan and I enjoy so much drawing Marvel´s Avenger chibis like this one.

But yeah, you´re so true when you say that there is many fandom of them...

How did you learn to draw?, classes? by yourself?
I started drawing when I was children and I think that I get very influenced for Japanese manga... And my chibis appeared!

What are your thoughts on deviantArt?, a good place to start?, or maybe it is better to run off to oneself's own webpage as soon as possible?
dA has helped so much to make new friends and improve my style... And of course I´ve to say that it´s a very good page to meet great artist. I can´t be logout!... Many people could say that I live in deviantArt...

Do you have a character that has an special spot in your heart?, one you always find easy to draw?
Malik Al-Sayf (Assassin´s Creed) and Loki (Avengers)

Any original characters you would like to tell a story about?
Well, I´ve a pair of random Oc´s, but I´ve to admit that I use to draw many pics related with the actual fandom (Like Avengers, Assassin´s Creed, Doctor Who, Sherlock...) I think that I should draw more own Oc´s.

Do you have any recomendatios for people that are starting to draw? tips and don't-do-thats?
Draw, draw and draw. It´s just practice and enjoy what you draw.

You were kind enough to offer us some chibis of our dolls, could we see your work? We are so excited about them!
Here are some chibis of your wonderful dolls. Hope you enjoy it!

Thanks for your answers!

You can find Mibu in:

deviantArt

twitter

See you next week!

* None of the answers have been modified nor edited after receiving them.

* Pictures included in this post are property of Mibu No Ookami, do not use without permission.

Myriam Powell

Born in Colombia, this gifted artist got her inspiration from her family – her brother and mother both artists themselves. She focuses in doll making, with beautiful, unique pieces in cloth and paper clay. Some of her art is done in felt.

We’d like to thank her for taking the time to answer our questions, and think it’s great to start this series of interviews with her since she was our first admirer in Etsy!

Delocatio: Hi Myriam. For starters, I’d like to perform an experiment. Can you choose a song you like, or that you think fits your art? It’ll become our soundtrack for the interview.

Myriam: I love all the alternative music from the 90s. One of my favorite bands is The Smashing Pumpkins. So I would say let’s play “The Everlasting Gaze”. One of my dolls is inspired by that song and Billy Corgan.

D: When did you start making dolls and why?

M: I started making clay dolls about 3 years ago and cloth dolls about 6 years ago. I just love them. They intrigue and fascinate me. I feel like I’m creating a new personality in this world.

D: Many artists make dolls because of fond childhood memories related to dolls. Do you have such a memory? If yes, can you share a story you have from your childhood involving a doll?

M: I liked dolls when I was little, but wasn’t super crazy about them. I’d say I really got interested in dolls as an adult, for some reason.

D: Your family has been very important in your becoming an artist. How did they help you in the process?

M: Well, my mom has been an artist all her life. She taught me how to paint, sew, work with wood, and always kept me involved in some sort of art. And my brother always inspired me through his paintings and fashion designs. I was lucky to have talented people around me growing up.

D: How and when did you discover Etsy, and why did you decide to start an online shop there?

M: A while back a friend mentioned a handmade website called Etsy. So I visited it, loved it, and got hooked. I started buying art and supplies, thinking all along I might open my own shop one day. Then another friend from NY who designs eyewear came to Austin, TX to be part of “Style X” – a fashion show that promotes new and Indie entrepreneurs. She asked me to design some dolls sporting her line of eyewear. I did. After seeing them, she totally pushed and motivated me to open my Etsy shop. That’s how it all started.

D: How do you view your doll shop – as a hobby, or a means of livelihood?

M: I see it as my business now. I’m working ready hard to improve it everyday, to create new designs, and make my dream happen.

D: We have seen that some of your work is inspired by Tim Burton. What other artists inspire you?

M: Yes, I love Tim Burton, and his dark but cute characters. I’m inspired by Paola Zakimi, who is an amazing illustrator and doll maker. I also love Salvador Dali and different artists in the music industry. I think a lot of my inspiration comes from music.

D: The best thing about the characters you create is that they give the feeling of being lonely and outcast, but at the same time have this vibe that makes them likeable. How do you do it?

M: I guess I like to create dolls that unlike traditional dolls, are imperfect. When I make them you can see something is off. It can be their oversize head or long arms or maybe their big eyes, or simply the expression on their face. They are not perfect but they’re likeable all the same. That’s how I see life, a combination of opposites – things that try to find balance in order to make it work. Combine the pretty with the ugly, the good with the bad, and you have my dolls.

D: Do you have a favorite doll you’ve made? Why is it important to you?

M: I probably don’t have a favorite doll, but I have I favorite style. I love creating Gothic, enigmatic dolls. I’ve always been attracted to the dark, vampire-ish, paranormal, life after death stuff. So my Gothic dolls help me connect to that side of me.