Today we’d like to introduce you to Claudia Serrano.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Claudia. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I have been drawing as long as I can remember. My brother used to draw, and since I wanted to be just like him, I started drawing. Growing up, I was always doodling or drawing. As I grew up, I went from drawing cartoons to drawing family pictures. I practiced my shading techniques and eventually got into painting. I mainly use acrylic paints on either paper or canvas. I began painting after a few friends and family members encouraged me to pursue a different type of art. Currently, I find the most fulfillment painting animals, mainly pets of family and friends.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It has definitely been a bumpy road. I work full-time as a registered nurse so that takes up a great deal of my time. I also just graduated from school with my bachelor’s of science in nursing, after 8 years of working as a nurse. My main priority, however, is my three year old daughter and my husband. Balancing work, my family, and my passion for painting have been the biggest challenge. My biggest advice to others is to listen to your calling. If your heart and your interest is in your work, it will result in great fulfillment. I would also suggest surrounding yourself with people who are just as ambitious as you are. When driven minds band up, the sky is the limit.
what should we know about @cloudypaints? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
I paint using mainly acrylic paints. People commission me through my Instagram account @cloudypaints. The bulk of my work is animals – pet portraits and wildlife. I am very inspired by the beauty found in nature, and try to replicate the feeling I get when I see a particular image. I am most proud that I am able to deliver paintings that generate feelings of love. When someone asks me to paint their beloved pet, it becomes my responsibility to deliver a piece that will invoke emotion. It gives me great satisfaction to see my clients’ faces when they first see the version of their pet which I created.
Do you have a lesson or advice you’d like to share with young women just starting out?
Fully immerse yourself in your craft. The more you are exposed to, the more you will absorb, and produce in your own work. Vast experience in any field will allow you to be more well rounded and knowledgeable.
Contact Info:
- Email: cnserrano87@gmail.com
- Instagram: @cloudypaints
Image Credit:
@cloudypaints
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