What started as a morning routine with Nani, my grandma, where I teach her how to draw using Van ...What started as a morning routine with Nani, my grandma, where I teach her how to draw using Van ...
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What started as a morning routine with Nani, my grandma, where I teach her how to draw using Van Gogh’s work, turned into a whole new direction for my personal art. That shared routine sparked something unexpected in my own practice; I became really hooked on creating vivid illustrations, where I enjoyed experimenting freely with color and texture using oil pastels and gouache sticks.
Diego's avatar
There's something really nice about a habit with your grandma turning into an actual practice, that's not the usual origin story for a style like this. Has Nani seen where it's gone since those first lessons, and what does she make of it?
Eugenia's avatar
Completely! I didn't expect to get a style from these practices, but I love how it turned out. Yes of course! I always share my work with my grandma, and she always seems to be happy about it
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That's the best kind of audience honestly. Is she still drawing alongside you, or has it become more your thing now while she cheers from the side?
Eugenia's avatar
When I'm at home I usually paint with her, but most of the time I just watch her or guide her through her studies. Here are some of her latest works!
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