We recently connected with Sofia Gamiz and have shared our conversation below.

Sofia , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Do you wish you had waited to pursue your creative career or do you wish you had started sooner?

It’s always a bittersweet feeling to think about “what if I had started earlier” because I fantasized so much and berated myself so much for not doing it that part of the creative process is accepting how it was. So, answering this question “Yes, I would have loved to start earlier”, the paradox is that I couldn’t have because I needed to learn a lot about myself.

I think artistic expression was always in my life; I had diaries, wrote stories, illustrated in notebooks, went to painting classes as a child. It was always there. But it became more real for me during the pandemic. I had time to take classes and practice, to take it seriously, and so I started drawing in my notebooks and designing earrings with polymer clay.

I launched a jewelry brand and started getting good feedback. That gave me a boost of confidence to trust myself, especially to do things despite the fear and insecurity I felt. Overcoming my desire over fear was given to me by time. So starting my career late causes me conflict but at the same time starting late gave me the wisdom to put my desires over my fears, that’s why it’s bittersweet all the time.

Looking back, it doesn’t matter when you start, but that you start, somehow, someday, with something small or with something big, but start.

Sofia , 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 have a background in Marketing and Advertising from a design-focused university. My studies provided me with a solid foundation in art theory and practice. I’m passionate about creating illustrations and paintings that evoke a sense of innocence and joy. I use a variety of mediums, including oil pastels, acrylics, and risography, to bring my whimsical characters to life. My work often features playful figures surrounded by vibrant colors and charming details. I’ve recently expanded my practice to include ceramics and textile design, allowing me to explore new ways of expressing my creativity.

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

For me, there are two main things. The first is connecting with people through something tangible I’ve created. When people identify with my work, it’s like speaking a different love language.

The second is knowing that there are endless possibilities for creativity. We are constantly limitations in life, but creativity isnt one of those. Creativity is an unlimited resource.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

Before, I thought I had to have everything solved before starting. I had to know all the techniques, I had to have all the materials, I had to have all the space, I had to have all the art history in my head. Of course, that was a way to sabotage myself long before starting, because I’ve unlearned that you don’t have to have everything in order to start something.

Learning and doing is an ever-ending process.

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