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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.

TRIBAL ELEPHANT OF NAMBIA II by Pom Graphic Design

POW: Several photographs on your Facebook page showcase your ability to create intricate geometric patterns by hand. How long do one of these illustrations take to complete, and are you ever discouraged when thinking of all the detail that it will require?
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!

ABSTRACT JOURNEY by POM Graphic Design

POW: As a Graphic Designer with a huge body of illustrative work, was there ever a time when a client was skeptical about your abilities to create something a little more tame/boring than what your artistic style dictates? If so, how did you overcome their apprehension?
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.

SOULMATE by POM Graphic Design

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!

http://kessinhouse.com/pages/pom-graphic-design

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.

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 ♥

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Pom Graphic Design Art Prints @ +Curioos

Hi Everyone! I am probably a little late with this post, but better late than never!

Since May 2013 You can find 7 of my Art Prints at Curioos!

(The digital Art factory full of great designs from artists around the world)

Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming soon!

Tribal Evolution Art print $25

Dreamy Tribal Art print $25

Leaves From Paradise Art print $25

Sea Waves Art print $25

Giclee art print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Bright White
310 gsm ∴ 100% Cotton ∴ bright white

Monday, August 19, 2013

Illustration process for Emperor Tribal Lion

My Lion Illustration step by step!

For this artwork I will be showing my process series for my lion abstract and tribal illustration!

First I start by sketching out the outline of my artwork. Once I have that done I just let my imagination take its course. I do not research online or on other images for inspiration, its better for me to just let my hand follow what my mind and soul has to say :)

My process takes time, patience and dedication. I carefully illustrate all my tiny details one by one until I fill each section of my lion template.

Below you can see all the series plus the finished one in black and white.

I then scanned it and moved onto Photoshop for color addition.

I clean up the design a bit, and then add color to each design element one at a time. Takes time, but its fun for me to do!

Below is finished image plus other additional versions for my "Emperor Tribal Lion"

You can find products and more on my Etsy and Society6 Shop!

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Poster Prints GIVEAWAY!

As promised, HAPPY GIVEAWAY to celebrate my 1,000 followers on my Facebook page!

Please share this post and in the comments, post the number of the artwork you would like from the photo below or choose a different one from my store:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PomGraphicDesign

I will choose 2 winners (1 print each 8"x10" size) from all the ones who share this post. Ends Sunday July 14th.
(Please share my post on My Facebook page on your wall)

https://www.facebook.com/pomgraphicdesign

Thank you all for your support and encouragement I really appreciate it

"Oceania" Tribal Nature Illustration Process

Started off thinking about the ocean. I love doing detailed line work and after I started with the waves the sun decided to show up with all its little tiny little shiny details, see color version as well below :)

After Illustration with Pencil is done I go onto my awesome rapidograph pens, and later on I scan it to add color in Adobe Photoshop.