A while back we had the opportunity to interview Sylvia at her stand at Castlefest. Want to know who Sylvia is and what kind of artist she is? Well read further and take a look at why she is called the crafter of pretty things!
Who is Sylvia Strijk?
Sylvia describes herself as a professional daydreamer, an RPG addict, a fantasy lover, and a cozy bookworm. But she is so much more. She is an artist. A freelance artist from the netherlands to be precise described as a crafter of pretty things. She worked on several projects after her fine art illustration and media design study. Her work has been featured on book covers, posters, advertisements and exhibited in various galleries. Not to shabby right?
Learn more about Sylvia and her work
But what kind of art does she make? Sylvia loves being swept away to another world by myths and fantasy stories. Within her work, she seeks to create an ethereal, magical world where the beholder can experience a sense of mystery and wonder. She seeks her inspiration for her work in portraiture, flowers, mythology, and songs. And that inspiration shows! Her designs are just mesmerizing. Want to know more? Watch our interview with her below!
The interview
Are you inspired by the interview and even more curious about Sylvia? Take a look at Sylvia’s website right here.
Keep in touch!
Meeting with the crafter of pretty things and hearing about her work was such a joy and we hope to see more from her in the future. Are you interested in more interviews? Let us know in the comments which kind of artists you are most interested in.
