Artist Bio
Hi! I’m Olivia, a 26-year-old pen and ink artist from Boston, MA. Mainly self-taught, I’ve been drawing ever since I was little. I sell art prints, vinyl stickers, and hand screen printed shirts of my designs. My work is thought-provoking and unconventionally playful, as I love to combine different elements into one piece, metaphors for my daily experiences and thoughts.
I initially started my company, Ink By Olivia, to help my cousin in Switzerland through his depression. He is like a brother to me, so I began drawing a new piece every single day because I wanted to make him smile and help him deal with the heavy things he experienced, while helping him see the positives again and the good in life through all the bad. There is a deep and layered meaning behind each piece I create and behind the core of my company. My work is all about seeing the light in the darkness and capturing the beautiful moments in life, without the need for color.
Through my collection of over 1,800 ink drawings and social media presence, I’ve been able to inspire people across the world through my art. People have told me stories of their own personal struggles and that my art has had a positive impact on their healing journeys which is the greatest compliment I could ever receive. I’ve also had the opportunity to collaborate with clients like Hilko Guitars of Belgium and Brahmin designer handbags, to bring their artistic visions to life. My commission work ranges from custom tattoo designs to album covers, gig posters, logos, and product packaging and I am a featured artist with Strathmore Artist Papers and Sakura of America.
Main Subject
A variety of wildlife, mechanics, anatomy, and portraits with a hint of surrealism and humor
Materials and Techniques
My medium is pen and ink on paper. I use Micron Pens to achieve a fineline, detailed look to all of my pieces. As for drawing techniques, I love using a mix of hatching, cross-hatching, random lines and stippling to achieve a variety of shades and textures. I also transfer my designs to shirts through screen printing and heat pressing, which I do by hand as well.
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