Everyday Illustration: Paola Saliby

I'm a Brazilian illustrator based in Sao Paulo. I've been illustrating for three years in publishing and advertising. I also work on my personal projects, create portraits and custom wedding invitations. My dream is to do a master degree in Europe, expand my work worldwide and have my own illustrated book published.

My ideas come from simple things, like people on the streets, some experiences I have during my day, a book or a movie I saw. In my illustrations I like to explore prints and patterns, creating interesting and exciting textures and I also like childlike themes very much.

I love working with analogical tools like gouache and watercolour. 

Creativity is a very complete subject. It's about using perception, logic and sensibility in order to analyse things from a different point of view. It’s something that with dedication everybody can develop throughout life.

Paola Saliby