Today we are featuring one of our fabulous Robin Street Market artists, and in keeping with the Country of the Month theme we’ve chosen
Carolina Grönholm of Sweden!
Carolina is a freelance illustrator and multidisciplinary
artist based in Sweden, where she lives “amongst deep fairy tale forests and
big cuddly bears.” Her sweet, dreamy illustrations have pulled at our
heartstrings for some time now!
Recently, we were able to pick Carolina’s brain about her
art and creative inspirations.
Why art?
Art has
always been a big part of my life. My family has always been inventive and
creative in so many fields; it makes it so natural for me to keep creating.
What work do you most
enjoy creating? Why?
Illustrating
is the one true love that stays with me. Animating is a new found love and the
two combining is a keeper. They go so well together!
What inspires you?
Everything
really, but I can see a pattern of all dreamy things in landscape drawing,
animals and memories from my childhood.
Describe your
creative process. How do you go about creating your works?
I often
start with an idea that turns into a whole story within one picture. The first
stage is the most scattered but also the most fun, with its creative chaos.
After that I either start producing simple drawings with pen on paper or
directly on my tablet in Photoshop or Illustrator. From there I build on my
first concept to completion either as an illustration or an animation.
Many of your works
feature sweet, four-legged creatures. Do you have a favourite animal?
Cats!
But really, I love all animals.
Where is your favourite (or most inspirational) place?
I really
get inspired when I’m out in the woods and travelling. Another inspiration is
music - the lyrics, the feeling and the artists.
"Dare
to show your work to people”.
What is your dream
project?
To work
alongside a musician, band or label by creating artwork and videos.
If you could have a
superpower, what would it be? Why?
Time-travelling?
Imagine meeting people and places that inspired you through the years!
What do you do when
you’re not creating art?
I’m not
sure I ever take time off creating. When I cook I spice things up after how I
feel at the moment and when I watch a movie I crochet blankets. I guess
cuddling with my cat is not creating art, so that gives a creative pause in
some way.
Don’t
forget to stop by and admire Carolina’s work in the Robin Street Market and on her website, Carolina Grönholm. Even
better still – this month we are giving away three of Carolina's prints! Pop over here for more details.