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, August 6, 2015
Bucketfeet Interview - The Sketch Artist Series
By: Sarah Gouda
Pamela Gallegos, creator of the Tambourine and founder of Pom Graphic Design, holds travel close to her heart. Though born and raised in Miami, her Peruvian roots have deeply impacted her art—and her many trips back to her parents' homeland have imbued her with an appreciation of the country's rich, mystical culture. It's easy to see the influence of travel and nature in her work's bright colors and tribal patterns, and the one-of-a-kind BucketFeet she recently designed are no exception.
Aside from being an immeasurably talented artist, Pamela is also refreshingly honest about her process. She readily opened up to us about the bout of creator's block she recently experienced and just what was needed to help her get through it: "Slumps are inevitable in just about all areas of our lives, and so it is with my art work as well. Usually, it takes a new project to reenergize my creativity. Recently I created my first custom “bucketfeet” shoe design. It was just before this project that I felt like I was in a bit of a creative slump. But then, the shoes came out fantastic and I had so much fun designing them! I have come to realize that the best way for me come out of a creative slump is by just “going for it”— taking on a new project with the same love and passion that I have for what I do as an artist. I just let go and enjoy the journey."
Scroll through the photos below to get an inside look at what went into this vibrant pair of BucketFeet.
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:
Pamela Gallegos, creator of the Tambourine and founder of Pom Graphic Design, holds travel close to her heart. Though born and raised in Miami, her Peruvian roots have deeply impacted her art—and her many trips back to her parents' homeland have imbued her with an appreciation of the country's rich, mystical culture. It's easy to see the influence of travel and nature in her work's bright colors and tribal patterns, and the one-of-a-kind BucketFeet she recently designed are no exception.
Aside from being an immeasurably talented artist, Pamela is also refreshingly honest about her process. She readily opened up to us about the bout of creator's block she recently experienced and just what was needed to help her get through it: "Slumps are inevitable in just about all areas of our lives, and so it is with my art work as well. Usually, it takes a new project to reenergize my creativity. Recently I created my first custom “bucketfeet” shoe design. It was just before this project that I felt like I was in a bit of a creative slump. But then, the shoes came out fantastic and I had so much fun designing them! I have come to realize that the best way for me come out of a creative slump is by just “going for it”— taking on a new project with the same love and passion that I have for what I do as an artist. I just let go and enjoy the journey."
Scroll through the photos below to get an inside look at what went into this vibrant pair of BucketFeet.
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, February 5, 2015
Artist of the week on Juniqe! February 2015
HAPPY HOUR WITH POM GRAPHIC DESIGN
Interview originally from: http://blog.juniqe.com/blog/2015/02/05/happy-hour-pom-graphic-design/Miami-based artist Pamela Gallegos has a passion for creating dreamlike realms that feature a medley of Inca-inspired elements. Her flamboyant mixed-media artworks have a hallucinatory quality and are strongly influenced by her Peruvian roots, her travels and the natural world. We took her for a drink to pick her brains.
What are you drinking?
Rather than cocktails, I am more of a wine person. But that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a good Pisco Sour, our traditional drink in Peru, I just can’t find it in happy hour bars around here.
If you weren't an artist what would you be?
Without overthinking this question, my first thought would be a psychologist. I am always amazed by the power we behold in our minds, we can make or break ourselves with just our thoughts, it’s simply amazing. Another option would be something like an archaeologist whilst happy traveling around the globe.
You say your work is strongly influenced by your Peruvian roots, the travels you’ve been on and the natural world. Can you tell us more about these influences?
Most definitely. I started traveling within my country at a young age. During these travels I was completely captivated and inspired by all that my fascinating culture had to offer, and still am. I recently re-visited one of the places that I find the most inspiring which is Machu Picchu, great way to start my 2015 recharged with only positive and powerful energies from such a mystic place.
Travelling can be very inspiring, fulfilling and awakening and it definitely played a big role in my development into the artist that I am today. In most of my illustrations you see not only a variety of colours and shapes, but also elements of nature in some abstract iconic way, maybe even inspired as well by my ancestors, the Incas.
What are the three things in life that you couldn’t do without?
Family, my dogs (which count as family), chocolate and a good laugh.
What’s your favourite place in the world and why?
I guess I have some more travelling to do to answer this question, but the one place where I travelled (recently as well) and I feel like I belong there, like it is my mother earth, my second home where I feel deeply connected to the soil, surroundings, animals and more. That place would be the Amazonian jungle of Tambopata, Peru.
What keeps you up at night?
Unfinished drawings or exciting projects.
What music or tune are you listening to a lot these days?
I recently moved to a new home, and whilst organising my studio, I found peace by listening to French Bossa Nova.
You create extremely intricate patterns by hand. How long does it take to create one of these illustrations and do you find working on such detail fun or frustrating?
It depends, but usually they take me about 2 weeks to complete. The detailed and intricate aspect of my art is the most fun part to me. Even when my hand starts cramping and losing all sensitivity I keep going! It is my happy place, where I can let my mind wander freely. I do create as well some digital mixed media work, but 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.
Colours or patterns?
Both!! I can’t do one without the other, they are like soulmates in my artwork.
Thanks, Pamela
Discover more of Pom Graphic Design artwork on Juniqe.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Handbags and Luggage Design Collection for Dakine
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.
In this post I wanted to share one of the most exciting moments in my artistic career thus far. After my 'Dreamy Tribal' illustration was completed (see above), I started creating more detailed illustrations and expanding my portfolio to include many intricate handmade patterns and animals as well. Then in August 2013 this e-mail came through:
"Hi
Pamela,
I
am in the process of selecting an artist for the DAKINE Women's AC Series
pack/bag/accessory
2015 Spring/Summer line. I came across your illustrations
online
and after showing your work around to our product and marketing team,
we
thought you would be a great fit for the project."
Two weeks later I had my pattern ready
for DAKINE and they absolutely loved it!
Later in the year they sent me mock-ups
of how my designs would look on their various luggage and handbag pieces, and I
must humbly say that they were beyond beautiful.
Below is a black and white draft. I then added color in Adobe Illustrator.
Several months went by, and just
recently DAKINE contacted me again with some actual photos of my line! They named it 'Rhapsody', and as soon as I
opened the e-mail and saw my design on their luggage and handbags… happy tears
started to run down my cheek. This was truly a big moment for me.
So today I can finally share them with
the world! They won’t be in their stores until February 2015, but they have
been produced and below are the final results.
Pursue whatever it is that you are after. Do not let doubts or fears get in the way. They will always exist, but I believe we must use these feelings to make us stronger, and more determined to prove to ourselves that we really can achieve anything. As long as you have the love and passion, no obstacle can prevent you from achieving your dreams.
POST UPDATE! March 2015
My 'Rhapsody Design' is now available at Billabong stores!
I was beyond thrilled and happy when I went in the store and found this.
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, 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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Friday, January 10, 2014
Illustration Process for my Tribal Penguin
Hi Everyone & Happy Friday!
in this post I will share in detail from start to finish my Penguin illustration process.
First of I trace my penguin and all it's tiny details in pencil, once I am done I grab my Rotring Rapidograph pens and retrace the whole illustration with care, patience and attention to all my fine line details steady pulse is a must here! I use tips 0.1, 0.2 and 0.4 mostly.
Once I have retraced all the outlines with my pen I scan it and save a copy for adding color later in Adobe Illustrator.
I then move on to doing my black and white version by starting to fill in the shapes and spaces with black ink.
Once it feels like it's done, again I scan it and save this version, which will be my final black and white version.
Moving on to color. I upload my 1st outlined scanned version to Adobe Photoshop first to clean it up.
I end up re-tracing and re-drawing the whole illustration practically all over again. I am a big perfectionist and I want my lines to be as clean and accurate as possible, I currently do not have a great scanner yet so this is why I have to re-trace some parts again on Photoshop, double the work, double the fun! And yes, patience lots of patience, but when doing something you love the extra work does not really matter.
By the way I work with a Wacom Intuos 4 Tablet and am saving up to get the Wacom Cintiq which would allow me to draw directly to the screen and convert my illustration traces straight to vector lines and save me all this cleaning up process.
Ok by now I have my cleaned up version ready for Adobe Illustrator for the fun color adding part!
I open my .jpg or .png version on Adobe Illustrator and use the "Live Trace" tool adjusting the settings to the one that will go best to my design, to convert all my lines to vectors. works like magic!
I then select my color palettes to proceed with color adding. There are a few ways of adding colors, my favorite one is the "Live Paint Bucket". I select my color per area and then live paint one by one by sections.
I keep going, one by one until I fill in each space accordingly to my chosen color palette.
And Voila! this Little guy is done :)
The above version is called "Ethnic Penguin" my black and white version ended up looking like the one below and I named it "Tribal Penguin"
Here are some products you can find in my Society6 Shop
Thanks for stopping by and taking yourself the time to read my post! If you have any questions or thoughts please shoot me an e-mail at pamelagallegos@pomgraphicdesign.com
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