Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Cynthia Osaseri. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Cynthia thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Do you wish you had started sooner?

The answer is sooner, absolutely. When you add up the time you spend thinking you are too young to pursue this, or that you don’t have enough knowledge or experience to do this or to really show your stuff, it adds up to months, years you spend, instead of doing “the thing”. Honestly, the sooner you start, the sooner you get better, the more time you gain to change or pivot, and evolve, even if it is small.

Cynthia, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’ve always wanted to work in Art and Media for the longest time. I went to college to study Animation, and after school, I interned in illustration for children’s books. I currently go back and forth between Visual development and Concept work for games and animation and artwork for product packaging and book illustration. Generally, I take a character, a story, or idea, and create illustrations, scenes, sets, and even entire worlds with the goal of nailing down the look of that property, whether it be for a television show, film, game, book, etc.

I think what sets me apart is that I take the time to get to know my client. We are partners striving for a common goal. I try to get to what they want, what their needs are and what their limitations are, and I try to work with them to get the best pieces possible. If they are willing to reach out to me, I truly want them to see their project flourish no matter how big or small. What I am most proud of is when I get a call or email from the client that they love the draft or final image that I sent, and it was exactly what they had in mind. There’s honestly no better feeling.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

To be honest, I notoriously do not “like” my work. I always think something could have been executed better, things could have been changed, I could have gone with a different idea, etc….etc…. it never ends. But because of the nature of simply “existing”, I must move on and stop thinking about past projects. However, when I see art out in the world, on people’s screens, in their homes, or just glance at a certain piece online that I really love, I feel content. And then I remember “Oh, wait! I made that”.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

Simply support and patron artists. Spread their names, advocate for them, pay them properly, and keep in mind this a life-long endeavor. An artist never truly “retires”. While fun at times, this is a job, and a labor intensive one at that. People have sacrificed time, resources, relationships, and their actual bodies to pursue this profession. I implore others to remember that artists are people. They are people with a whole universe of existence around them just like you. That should be respected and treated with dignity.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.cynicaldrawings.com/portfolio
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynical.drawings/?hl=en

Image Credits
All image credits and copyrights belong to Cynthia Osaseri