{"id":11681,"date":"2024-12-17T12:43:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/?p=11681"},"modified":"2024-12-17T12:43:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:43:27","slug":"sofija-djukic-breathes-life-into-illustration-and-animation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/sofija-djukic-breathes-life-into-illustration-and-animation\/","title":{"rendered":"Sofija Djukic breathes life into illustration and animation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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If you’re a fan of minimalistic illustrations and animations that pack an incredible depth of story and emotions then this interview is for you. Read on to learn more about Sofija Djukic<\/a>, an artist with a broad background of skills and experiences.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

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We love your animations and illustrations; they feel very natural and effortless in the best way. Can you tell us what led you to create illustrations and animations?<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you! That support really means a lot to me!<\/p>\n

I always admired old-style animated movies and wanted to be a part of it but it always felt so complex to even start. But one day I felt that something was missing in my illustrations for so many years. I felt the urge to bring movement and make those 2D drawings more alive. So, I forced myself into making my first frame-by-frame animation. It was done with pen and paper, and it took me a long time to make it. But once I saw something I made from scratch moving – the whole new universe of possibilities unlocked in front of my eyes.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Your work conveys a lot of beautiful emotions, ranging from dreamy everyday coziness to surreal fantasy. Where do you find inspiration, and how does this translate into your work?<\/span><\/p>\n

Hmm, good question. Sometimes, it is a product of exploration – learning a new tool or testing some new shapes or movements. But it is mostly affected by the music I am into at the moment, weather, or recent life events. I guess all of us that are into any sort of art tend to express some inner feelings through the work even if we are not always fully aware of it. It is such an award when other people discover part of themselves in my work and share how they see it with me. That is when I know it is a real deal.<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n

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Both your illustrations and animations tell strong stories, regardless of whether they are a single frame or short story. Can you walk us through your thought and design process from idea to finalized work?<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes, it is planned – I know what emotion or topic I want to portray, and it is a straight line from the start to the final product. It is professional, and that is ok. But I enjoy the other process way more – where I am not really sure where all that will end up, and I allow myself to improvise and make errors as much as needed. That moment of pure joy when I see what materialized in front of me after all that work is the main reason why I am doing all of this. I call that exploration process, and while I\u2019m there, I am looking for a way to apply the same topic to at least several artworks, if possible, so they can tell a story together.<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n

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Do you have any tips for those artists who would like to start exploring illustration and animation?<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep an eye on your idols, but be aware what we see on the internet is just a portion of their best work made in years. So, do not feel discarded. You made the most important step – to start with it. Everything after that is just building a skill and finding the most comfortable tool for yourself. Allow yourself to explore various styles and media, embrace and learn from previous mistakes, share your work with the community, and to enjoy every moment of it<\/p>\n\n \n \n <\/div>\n

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