Piktorama

Not only does Amaranta Martínez (aka Piktorama) have a sweet tooth, her designs are bold and tasteful as well.  Her chocolate- and cupcake-inspired illustrations make any viewer happy…and hungry. Piktorama, originally from Caracas and now living in Miami, has designed for Nickelodeon, MTV Latin America, Discovery Channel, and Discovery Kids, to name a few.  Read more about this sweet Latin artist below.

1. How would you describe your work in three words?
Fun, Colorful and Whimsical.

2. Who is your creative role model?
More then Who is What … and that is… Love, Life, Chocolate, everything that makes me smile .

3. If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it?
Eat more chocolate jeje.

4. What place in the world most inspires you and why?
I would have to say Paris, too bad I’ve only been there once. This is going to sound like a cliché… but I fell in love in Paris, now I have that little piece of Paris at home.

5. If you could do a different job for a day what would it be and why?
I would love to be a Sommelier… drink and talk about wine all day. I usually do it but I don’t get paid jeje

6. What is your favorite homemade gift to give?
A Gocco Print. I love to make them its fun and usually I get a big smile from people.

7. What is your favorite object in your home?
My fluffy slippers.

8. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
I don’t know, I guess we always listen to advice but never really pay attention to them :/ (sorry mom)

9. What websites do you use for inspiration?
Pikaland, Share Some Candy, Grain Edit, Awkward Family Photos

10. When do you consider a piece of your work complete?
I always think it’s never complete, I just say: OK I have to STOP now!