Do you ever wonder how the world might appear in black and white?
For me, it's hard to imagine a world without color. I've always been captivated by the beauty of colors. It’s difficult for me to imagine a life devoid of the vibrancy and wonder that colors bring. Colors have always held a special place in my heart, and I find them endlessly fascinating.
I enjoyed all the drawing and coloring while most others had an aversion to art classes. Over time, my love for art only grew stronger, and it quickly became my most cherished hobby.
Fast forward to the Instagram era, I found myself drawn to art during my college days. I started sharing my artwork on my private Instagram account, without any real intention or apprehension. As time went on, I found myself increasingly passionate about my art - so much so that I now consider myself a software engineer by profession and an artist at heart!
For around three years, I shared my work on social media without much thought to who was seeing it. In mid-2019, my colleagues suggested that I start a business account to showcase my artwork to a wider audience. At first, I was hesitant - suddenly, my paintings would be on display for anyone and everyone to see!
After a couple of days, I decided to give it a go! And that's the beginning of Rina Maria Illustrations!
I’ll be honest - I had no idea about social media algorithms. I didn’t know how or who to interact with, it was all a new territory for me. Today, I am in a happy place as an artist! It wasn’t an easy journey, it took me about 3 years to get to where I am today. I have grown as an artist - experimented with different mediums, styles, made lots of mistakes along the way. But most importantly, I have fallen in love - with art, colors and the peace it brings to me.
I’d like to share a beautiful quote with you -
"You cannot hide; your growth as an artist is not separate from your growth as a human being: it is all visible." ~ Anne Bogart.
I believe that colors have the power to uplift, inspire, and transform, and I'm excited to share that magic with you on this journey.
I can't wait to share my passion for art. I would love to spread my creative energy into your life with colors and my paintings!
I sincerely thank you for joining me on my creative journey and being a part of my tiny, colorful corner of the internet! Let's stay connected through Instagram and my newsletter. I’d love for you to get early access to my new products, get exclusive discounts and freebies if you sign up for my newsletter BFF club.
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