Camila Gray

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Two women sitting at a cafe table with ice cream and decorations

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Couple running hand in hand on beach at sunset with palm trees

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Illustrated map of Ritz Carlton Abama resort in Tenerife by Camila Gray

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Colorful Cinque Terre village with people and sailboats at sunset by Camila Gray

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People in their environment in a cheerful colorful palette

The beautiful textures and bright colors give each theme a special feature.

Travel and understanding other cultures are two of Camila’s passions, feeding her ideas for her drawings and avenues of research for her projects. Pop culture, music and street fashion are all interests of hers, and she likes to choose from a mix of styles. She also loves horror movies. Camila has had a successful career in graphic design and studied illustration at SVA in New York. One of her new endeavours is to express her political views in her artwork.

Approach

Beginning with a mood board, Camila pulls together a wide range of references and starts experimenting. She seeks out a striking and original colour palette, alongside fresh textures. Although she’s trained with natural media, today Camila paints in Procreate.

Style

Camila’s style is very diverse. She’s as happy creating realistic detail as bold, graphic works for her clients. However, her work is always vibrant and colourful, with a touch of whimsy to catch the imagination.

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What led you to become an illustrator? I used to draw a lot as a little kid in my school (waldorf method), which was very arts driven and they always encouraged us to create something with our hands, but as a late teenager I decided to pick up the habit of drawing, just to have a hobby and it grew until it became my full time profession. Did you study illustration in college? No I didn’t. I majored in advertising. But after that, while I worked as a graphic designer, a work colleague encouraged me to try a course abroad, so I went to NY and completed a 3 month course at SVA. Where do you live now and what drew you there? I live in São Paulo which is the biggest capital city in Brazil. I came here looking for opportunities since my home town is better known for practicing medicine and law and not artistic inclinations. Do you have a studio pet? A rescued dog: Faísca, a black cat: Chispa and a grey cat: Spark Describe the view from your window São Paulo is not the most beautiful city… haha but sometimes there’s a beautiful sunset between the buildings. Who or What is your biggest inspiration? I admire so many people in different areas and for different reason that is hard to pick one, but my mom is an amazing woman that I look up to. How do you get your ideas? From every bit of culture that I consume, movies, music, history. Lately I’ve being trying to draw what’s going on with the world, we cannot be unaware of that, and I believe that with art we can express it just like history books. What are your interests outside of illustration? Travelling (love it and miss it). I did a 5 month European backpacking trip and it was money well spent. I’m a foodie, love wine and cocktails also. Music and films (also miss concerts and going to the movies) What is the first record you bought? I remember well, I was Live though this by Hole ;) What was your favourite assignment ever? The on I’m doing right now I’m loving it, because it’s pure fun and joy. Sadly can’t tell yet. I loved doing Nike’s (on the reference folder) because of a big brand of course, the freedom to create and the fact that I turned into products, like the scarf and the wooden box to put the shoes on. I love seeing my drawing on a physical product. What is the best use of illustration you have ever seen? When I first saw Pearl Jam’s video Do the Evolution, which is completely animated I was blown away by how cool it was. Also Who Framed Roger Rabbit, I was very young but it made a big impact on me What makes a good client brief? To be honest, I don’t like total freedom, I prefer it when there is direction, but the client is open to suggestions. I like when they know what they want but they can accept the illustration is made by a human and sometimes the path can change a little and we can all meet in a new and interesting ground. Who is your art hero? David Bowie. For me he was a complete artist, the visuals, the lyrics, the unique voice, the poetry, the reinventions, the eye on the future… an ultimate genius and inspiration. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I love Berlin, and wish I could visit it frequently and a place I haven’t been yet would be Vietnam. How would someone who knows you well describe you? In the words of my boyfriend: “I’m fun, talented, smart, hot and can’t dance” hahah If you could live anywhere, where would it be? Berlin or New York. I’m a sucker for big cities If you could travel back in time, who would be the one person you would want to meet and why? Just not to answer David Bowie Again haha… it would be Anthony Bourdain. I was a big fan and felt his death deeply. He would be someone I’d love to chat with some beer, good food and try to absolve a tiny bit of his vast knowledge of culture and human beings. What do you do when you have creative block? Coffee always helps. Step away from the computer/ipad, go to the nearest coffee shop (or make your own due to the pandemic) but take a 10 min break from the screen. Is there any random thing you consider yourself an expert on? Oh, I’m a PhD on RuPaul’s Drag Race! <3 What do you listen to when you’re illustrating? Roxy Music, Lou Reed, Talking Heads, PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth, Stone Roses, Rihanna, Echo and the Bunnymen, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Nina Simone, Elvis Costelo, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and a lot more…

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Medical & health illustration of pregnancy test

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Exercise joys chapter for "MANIFEST YOUR EVERYTHING"

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Food illustrations for a Christmas recipe book

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