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

Sara, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Did you always know you wanted to pursue a creative or artistic career? When did you first know?

Since I was little, I have always had a strong interest in drawing and the arts. I suppose it’s something that came from home because I remember my grandfather painting pictures, and even though I never saw him in action, I know that my father also has a special sensitivity for art.

Regardless of all of this, both my parents did not look favorably upon me pursuing an art career because they thought it was very unstable and difficult to find work in that field. That’s why I decided to study graphic design, because I thought it was the perfect middle ground. And the truth is that I was quite good at it, but at the end of the day my work was fine thanks to the prominence that illustration had in it. So it seemed obvious to me that the logical step was to start a career in illustration and soon I realized, despite what my parents said about the instability of an artistic job, that nowadays it doesn’t matter what career you choose because nothing is stable or secure as it uses to be in the past.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Sara Maese and I am an illustrator, surface pattern designer and GIF animator from the South of Spain. I have been working as an illustrator since 2015, when I started publishing my work on Instagram and collaborating with different clients. At first, the number of jobs I had was relatively small, but little by little they have been increasing, and I feel very fortunate and grateful for all the work I have had the opportunity to do.

I’m not very sure what sets me apart from other artists beyond my own work and the way I translate my vision of the world into the illustrations I create. I tend to think that the best thing is for my work to speak for me, and for that reason, I invite anyone who wishes to visit my website and take a look at what I do. I’m sure they will at least find an image that they find fun or endearing.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.

I think that many people consider being an artist to be something very bohemian and fun, where there are no schedules and you do what you want whenever you want, and at least in my personal case it is not like that at all. For me, working as an illustrator is just a job like any other; I wake up very early, I have my schedules that I try to respect as much as possible, and yes, it’s true that I work from home, which can be very convenient in some aspects, but at the end of the day, it is still a job that earn me money, pay my bills, and that’s about it.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

For me the positive thing of being an illustrator is to take advantage of my own gifts. I work in something I think I am good at and that allows myself to be in an environment that is suitable for me and my own personality.

Contact Info:

• Website: http://www.saramaese.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramaese/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramaese/