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All About the Artist: Michael "Monstrinho" Amorillo

4/18/2013

 
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TPG: When did you first realize you are an artist?

MA: In elementary school I started a comic book collection and would spend hours looking at images of the characters and try and copy the line work. I remember two series of comics that changed my life and made me lock myself in my room and draw, Secret Wars and the Marvel Character profile comics. Secret Wars was an all out character overload and the Marvel Character profiles inspired me to develop my own characters and stories.

TPG: Could you tell us some more about your work?

MA: I enjoy experimenting with different styles, and techniques from detailed line work to free unrestricted movements that I incorporated into in my latest series “Monstro And The Kelp Kids”. I love to inject color and stories into my work. I want adults to feel like they are a kid again, where everything is new and exciting. I want children to get involved and be a part of the story and identify with the characters.

TPG: What is it that inspires you to paint a particular subject?

MA: I am inspired by the people I meet or have met, an experience from the past or something that comes to mind while painting, the ocean and my environment.

TPG: What artists have influenced you, and how?

MA: Keith Haring was the first artist that changed the way I look at things. Bright colors, movement and funky. Theodore Seuss Geisel for his amazing characters and stories that I have in my head everyday. Os Gemeos for their unique style, their ability to put together amazing walls and exhibitions while still taking it to the streets.

TPG: What do you do for fun (besides painting)?

MA: Surf, yoga, write…listen to music.

TPG: What inspires you to create art and how do you keep motivated?

MA: I love art! I will always love art! I am fortunate to have turned that love into a career. I am grateful for all the opportunities and encouragement I have received throughout my life.  I am never happier then when I am painting, or surrounded by art, or talking about art, or teaching children about art. I would like to build a reputation and a legacy as an artist who is original and progressive and gracious and generous. An artist who is creative and daring and constantly exploring new styles, themes and mediums. I find inspiration everywhere and I am motivated to grow and improve…

TPG: How have you handled the business side of being an artist?

MA: It is a constant learning process. I try to ask a lot of questions, put what I learn into practice, and see what works for me.

TPG: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

MA: Painting, creating, writing, touring, teaching… Still learning and striving to improve…

TPG: What are you working on at the moment?

MA: I am working on going deeper with the concept of “Monstro and The Kelp Kids”. I am also working with The Miami Art Project ( www.miamiartproject.org) a community outreach foundation dedicated to introducing, restoring and sustaining arts education in public schools and child healthcare systems and raising awareness about the importance of the arts as a part of every child’s complete education and development.

TPG: What advice would you give to an artist just starting out?

MA: 
  • Pay respect to the people who come before you.
  • Put in the hours and dedication to create a body of work.
  • Create things that make you happy or give you a release and keep doing it despite what others may say.
  • Mentor someone or give back to your community or someone you have never met. Do this not for the ego, increased popularity or money. Do this with the intention of doing something positive in a world filled with negatives. This act will not only help you be more creative and open your mind. It will inspire someone else to do the same.


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