Showing posts with label pamela gallegos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pamela gallegos. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Branding Photoshoot by Edelle & Co
Pom Graphic Design // Branding Photoshoot
“My mission is simple. I always believed we are in this
world to do our part, to leave our mark, and that is what I intend to
do in the best way possible. I dream, I envision, therefore I create and
I try my best to make this world a better place with what I can offer. I
know art is a beautiful and real way to unite humanity, so I always
intend to reflect what is real to me, to leave a positive mark and happy
fulfilled clients. ”
- Pamela
I always struggle on how to start a blog post. First sentences either make or brake a post and your attention, so it's kind of a big deal to get it right. This mission statement definitely makes the impact I wanted.
As I was reading the questionnaire I sent to Pamela as
part of the branding process I go through, I always like to ask business
owner's the mission for their business. I can honestly say that this is
my favorite part of the questionnaire because most of the mission
statements are quite gorgeous. Pamela's from Pom Graphic Design
is simply beautiful. It's been said that beauty is within, and Pamela
is just that: a gorgeous soul who honestly wants to do good in this
world through her art.
Inspired by her home country, Peru, Pamela
designs her artwork with a lot of color and patterns unique to the
Peruvian culture. Oh, and she gets lots of inspiration from her two
adorable pugs (how hands down are the cutest little pugs you'll ever
see).
In this photoshoot, rather than highlighting her products,
we showed more of her personal side at home with her hubby, in her
colorful and vibrant office (and cute garden).
Find the original Blogpost at Edelle & Co
Thank you very much for taking a minute of your time to read my post. If you have any questions or would like to reach me personally please do so at:
pamelagallegos@pomgraphicdesign.com.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Collaboration for BucketFeet Spring Line collection 2015
In this post I
wanted to share another exciting moment in my artistic career so
far. It was one year ago that I applied between many other artists to have my design printed as beautiful shoes, a year has passed and here they are!
Based in Chicago, BucketFeet is on a mission to connect people through art by tapping into the creativity and diversity of the world. They collaborate with artists from around the world to create products that stand out and tell a story. BucketFeet has collaborated with over 4,000 artists in more than 60 countries. Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucketfeet
Bucketfeet choose my 'Tambourine' pattern illustration to be part of their 2015 Spring line collection, and now they are even available at Bloomingdale's! This have been a really exciting year for me so far and has opened a whole new world of wonderful opportunities for me.
I have been drawing for several years now, but in April, 2013 I decided to expand my artistic drawing and design approach. Since then I have gained a lot of attention from various online stores, blogs, and great people overall. See this other post about another collaboration I did for Dakine that is now for sale in Billabong and other surf stores. http://bit.ly/pomdakineblog
In December 2014, I met up with Bucketfeet co-founder Aaron Firestein at Wynwood's Art Basel 2014 when I saw the shoes for the first time. I Instantly fell in love with those beautiful shoes, plus they are incredibly comfortable as well.
At a hanging bridge in the Tambopata Jungle - Peru
You can now get them on the Bucketfeet's website here:
Based in Chicago, BucketFeet is on a mission to connect people through art by tapping into the creativity and diversity of the world. They collaborate with artists from around the world to create products that stand out and tell a story. BucketFeet has collaborated with over 4,000 artists in more than 60 countries. Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucketfeet
Bucketfeet choose my 'Tambourine' pattern illustration to be part of their 2015 Spring line collection, and now they are even available at Bloomingdale's! This have been a really exciting year for me so far and has opened a whole new world of wonderful opportunities for me.
I have been drawing for several years now, but in April, 2013 I decided to expand my artistic drawing and design approach. Since then I have gained a lot of attention from various online stores, blogs, and great people overall. See this other post about another collaboration I did for Dakine that is now for sale in Billabong and other surf stores. http://bit.ly/pomdakineblog
It is only perseverance, passion and love for what you do that will keep you going in your path to follow and achieve your dreams.
In December 2014, I met up with Bucketfeet co-founder Aaron Firestein at Wynwood's Art Basel 2014 when I saw the shoes for the first time. I Instantly fell in love with those beautiful shoes, plus they are incredibly comfortable as well.
Below are a few more photos of these shoes traveling around the globe to some wonderful places in my beautiful country Peru. After all it is travel and nature that boosts my soul and creativity the most.
Guess where? :) One of the World's 7 Wonders.
At a hanging bridge in the Tambopata Jungle - Peru
In their new store in Chi-town Chicago! - June 2015
Thank you very much for taking a minute of
your time to read my post. If you have
any questions or would like to reach me personally please do so at:
pamelagallegos@pomgraphicdesign.com.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Interview on Pom Graphic Design by Prints On Wood!
Re-Post from +Prints on Wood Blog
CHOPPING BLOCK: PAMELA GALLEGOS
Posted on March 31, 2014
Before tribal art was watered down for the masses to adorn
the biceps of Frat-Bro's and the sides Del-Taco cups, it was
popularized by indigenous people around the world for thousands of years
as a way to tell a story about their legacy and culture through
beautiful, intricate patterns.Peruvian artist Pamela Gallegos, creator of POM Graphic Design, has embarked on a one-woman quest to reclaim tribal art so that it can grow to become more associated with the elements and nature by snatching it out of the fat sweaty hands of Juggalos everywhere.
This week, we were fortunate to catch up with Pamela, as she discusses the inspiration and heritage behind her particular style of art.
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POW: The colorful patterns featured in your artwork have a distinct textile appearance, triggering mental images of dashikis, chullos, and tapestries. Is this intentional, and what would you say inspires this?
PAMELA: I really don’t feel that it is intentional, however I understand I have a distinct style that is inspired by my cultural background. This influences the end result of my pattern designs and illustrations. I am a Peruvian who was born in the US, but then moved back home around the age of 5 where I lived until I was 19. I then came back to the US to continue my Graphic Design career.
I started travelling within my country at a young age. During these travels I was completely captivated and “awe-inspired” by all that my fascinating culture had to offer. I visited mystical and majestic places such as Machu Picchu and Marcahuasi just to name a few. This played a big role in the development of the artist that I have become today. Travelling can be very inspiring, fulfilling and awakening.
In most of my illustrations and patterns you see not only a variety of colors and shapes, but also elements of nature in some abstract iconic way.
PAMELA: It depends, but usually they take me about 2 weeks maximum to complete. The detailed and intricate aspect of my art is the most fun part to me. Even when my hand starts cramping and loosing all sensitivity I keep going! It is my happy place, where I can let my mind wonder freely.
About my process, I start off by pencil not knowing exactly where I am going but always finding a way, creating harmony in my illustrative journey. Then I finish it of with Rapidograph technical pens and after that comes the digital component. I detail my design process step by step in my blog if you would like to check it out.
Mostly my designs are done freehand but from time to time I use tools such as a compass and rulers. What I enjoy the most is freehand illustration where my hand has a mind of its own and it’s singing and dancing to its own compass. I am never discouraged when I consider the intricacy of my work. I love it!
PAMELA: Well, as an Artist/Graphic Designer I understand that what the industry demands from time to time is not exactly the “out of the box” artistic views that I express and that sometimes we got to go by standards, rules and trends. Most of the time I do accomplish and deliver what my clients require, however sometimes, if not most of the time, I must admit I do let my mind wonder off a bit more. Most of the time they end up loving it even if it’s not what they envisioned at the beginning.
BELUGA SKIN CARE labels & logo by POM Graphic Design
POW: As
someone who relies heavily on word of mouth, self-promotion, and
trade/art shows to sell your creations, has showcasing your work as an
artist on Prints On Wood allowed you to generate more interest among
newer fans on a more national level?PAMELA: Definitely yes! Fans and friends love to see a variety of products. I consider your Prints On Wood to be spectacular, full of bold and vibrant colors; just as the artists would like to see their artwork produced.
POW: Speaking of fans,
you're giving away a free 9 x 12 copy of your Soulmate wood print here
at Prints On Wood. Could you tell us a little bit about the meaning
behind this image and it's inspiration?
PAMELA: Of course, it is always delightful when we
get to talk about the inspiration behind each design. I have always been
captivated by the romanticism associated with the idea of having a
“Soul Mate”. As I created this piece of art, I was inspired to reflect
the connection of the two souls adding my tribal touch.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Pamela Gallegos Interview by Kess InHouse
Indulge your cultural senses with Pamela Gallegos!
by Kess InHouse
Pamela Gallegos, formally Pom Graphic Design has used her indulgent sense of travel & adventure to create the beautiful artwork we are proud to carry at Kess Inhouse. From a young age, she started with doodles and eventually progressed into aztec, ethnic, and even native motifs. Pamela has been inspired by different cultures like the Inca culture. This totally makes sense as her artwork is beautifully crafted and inspiring! We thought today of all days would be the perfect day to give you the background story on our beautiful artist Pamela. Why, you may ask? Today is Pamela's birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAMELA! After being born and raised in Peru and relocating to the US, Pamela truly has a sense for many different cultures, patterns, and colors!
We feel privileged to be feature Pamela on all of our product line and to have had her take time from her busy artistic schedule to answer some Q&A's that I'm sure all of her fans and our KESS fans are dying to read!
KIH: What is your first memory as an artist?
PG: Probably since high school when I was day dreaming and doodling in any piece of paper, chair, table or object I found. Going further on explaining a little bit more about myself I have always had this traveling sense of adventure in me from the time that I was old enough to travel by myself and in the company of good friends. I decided to move to the states because I felt like I needed more to grow personally. I have always been very interested in learning more about different cultures and different ways of living life. Both have always intrigued me. I took the big step of leaving my country and family at the age of 19. It was not so difficult going by myself; actually that was the adventurous part. The hardest part was leaving my family. Once I got to the US I worked non-stop for one year, entered college and received my Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Since then I have been passionately pursuing my career as an artist.
KIH: What is your creative process?
PG: I create my art with rapidograph, pencil, oil, acrylics, markers and colors.
In my art I communicate life, energy and forces of nature in
its abstract form. You can see many organic and geometrical multicolor
or black and white shapes in each piece, with tribal, Aztec, ethnic and
native motifs as well.
I also get my inspiration from different cultures and art movements. For example, some of my work has certain influence from my Inca culture, and native icons. These influences are not only from nature elements, but from animal elements as well. My art also has some Egyptian influences. An art movement that inspires some of my work is Art Nouveau, especially the organic shapes and fluidity that you will observe in my art.
KIH: What was your first medium?
PG: oils & canvas
KIH: What is your favorite medium?
PG: Rapidograph & bristol paper
KIH: What is your favorite color right now?
PG: turquoise always
KIH: What common threads do you find show up in your work?
PG: Usually abstract representations of nature; the sun, the moon, spirals, rain, fire, river, wind, tribal motifs, geometric and organic shapes as well.
I also get my inspiration from different cultures and art movements. For example, some of my work has certain influence from my Inca culture, and native icons. These influences are not only from nature elements, but from animal elements as well. My art also has some Egyptian influences. An art movement that inspires some of my work is Art Nouveau, especially the organic shapes and fluidity that you will observe in my art.
KIH: What was your first medium?
PG: oils & canvas
KIH: What is your favorite medium?
PG: Rapidograph & bristol paper
KIH: What is your favorite color right now?
PG: turquoise always
KIH: What common threads do you find show up in your work?
PG: Usually abstract representations of nature; the sun, the moon, spirals, rain, fire, river, wind, tribal motifs, geometric and organic shapes as well.
And all of those elements happen to be with me in my art
because at a very young age I started to feel a very strong connection
with the spiritual world, and started to listen to my body and the
energy that flows in it. It made me discover many things about people,
the whole universe and myself.
I have many theories about life, and the path of self- discovery. Nature is my life, the harmony that can be created in each sense, each smell, each sensation, the cycle of life, the wind, rain, trees, the moon, Mother Earth is the maximum expression of my inner soul and life where I can find my inner balance whilst interacting harmoniously with all the elements and forces of life, while at the same time experimenting a feeling of unity with it all.
KIH: Where do you do most of your work?
PG:In my small studio at this place called hogar ♥
Find me on FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE | SOCIETY6 | PINTEREST | ETSY
Copyright © 2013 Pom Graphic Design
I have many theories about life, and the path of self- discovery. Nature is my life, the harmony that can be created in each sense, each smell, each sensation, the cycle of life, the wind, rain, trees, the moon, Mother Earth is the maximum expression of my inner soul and life where I can find my inner balance whilst interacting harmoniously with all the elements and forces of life, while at the same time experimenting a feeling of unity with it all.
KIH: Where do you do most of your work?
PG:In my small studio at this place called hogar ♥
Find me on FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE | SOCIETY6 | PINTEREST | ETSY
Copyright © 2013 Pom Graphic Design
Monday, October 21, 2013
Check out this lovely feature about my work and myself
by Attire Club Fraquoh and Franchomme | Men's Style, Fashion And Lifestyle
In Her Own Words: Artist Pamela Gallegos
We invited a series of designers, artists and outstanding bloggers to write about their vision, work and inspiration and created a new category on Attire Club called “In Their Own Words”. Each week a new person takes the stand and discusses beauty and creativity from their perspective.
Pamela Gallegos is a fantastic visual artist whose works catch
your eye the moment you see them. The fabulous colors, textures and
shapes she uses speak about a wonderful world, a world in which cultures
and dreams mix. Her works appear to us as tangible dreams and are
characterized by a certain sensibility. We asked Pamela to write about
her work and inspiration and to our joy she agreed. In this article,
written exclusively for Attire Club, she discusses her background in
Peru, how she became an artist and where she finds the things she ends
up expressing in her creations.
Her designs do not serve the sole purpose to be displayed on a
wall, she uses them as prints for practical objects as well. By looking
at her designs, we can learn that the arts do not live separate but meet
in a confluence of beauty and style.
Here’s what she wrote:
My World, My Mind, My Inner Soul
I was born in Miami, Florida then moved back to Lima, Peru when I was 5 years old. I went to school in Peru and lived there until I was 19 years old. At that time I decided to move to the United States seeking more independence and adventure. I do remember that from a very young age I have always enjoyed doodling and being in the presence of nature and family.
Living in a country with such a rich culture is where it all began. I had this desire for travel and adventure since I was very little, and once I set foot in my first mystical trip, I started to feel the connection between the harmony in nature and the art within it, so then is when I decided to manifest it in my work. I communicate my art through oil & acrylic paintings, drawings in pencil or rapidograph, and in 2003 I took the step to take it digital as I achieved my career as a Graphic Designer in the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
My art focuses on natural elements in all its force. You can see many organic and geometrical shapes in each piece. I communicate life, energy and forces of nature through my art. I chose to paint in oils and acrylics and do illustrations in pencil, charcoal and rapidograph pen.
I also get my inspiration from different cultures and art movements. For example, some of my work has certain influence from my Inca culture, and native icons. These influences are not only from nature elements, but from animal elements as well. My art also has some Egyptian influences. An art movement that inspires some of my work is Art Nouveau, especially the organic shapes and fluidity that you will observe in my art.
Pamela Gallegos
Pom Graphic Design
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