“The Impact of Ícarus” by DanielaLopesArt in Leiria

I’m a young artist from Portugal. My dad's side of the family is full of artists, I grew up surrounded by a mix of talents and being encouraged to develop skills of my own. Although I loved drawing, it was my competitive mind that led me here. I used to do everything I could to illustrate better than my older sister, until I actually found a passion for it as a little kid. Ever since then it's my escape, it's the only thing that brings me true unconditional happiness, I cry just thinking about it (I'm a cry baby) and my long-life dream is to do it full time! The hability to share my thoughts and emotions in such a pure way is something I'd never trade for the world, it makes me feel heard and seen, vulnerable but grateful and If, at any point, I'm able to touch someone's heart with my art then I consider my job to be done. Although I've practiced a variety of styles and materials throughout my life, I'm currently focusing on more symbolic oil paintings, tattooing and customizing clothes!