Rome based illustrator Daniela Volpari creates playful and charming drawings, often narrative scenes, characterized by bright friendly colors and erratic and exaggerated shapes.  She will be one of thirteen artists featured at Nucleus' Baker's Dozen exhibition.  



Volpari's interest in art began at an early age, her earliest memory being when she attempted to redraw an image from a newspaper...

DV:I remember a drawing made  to kindergarten, I copied a picture from a newspaper. I was very young (Approximately 5 years), but I fondly remember the amazement of the adults to see that plan (which in their opinion) was identical. I thought, 'how is easy surprise the adults!

From the encouragement gained through her achievements she went on to graduate from Rome's International School of Comics. 

 

Since then, Volpari has earned great acclaim as an illustrator, although she admits that like any career, illustration has its ups and downs.  She identifies her optimism and confidences as guiding her toward the success she enjoys now....

N: At what point did you realize making art was a viable career? Is it?
DV:Often making art isn't profitable. Sometimes you're lucky, sometimes not. Sometimes you have to make compromises and sometimes not. I am optimistic and every time I cross my fingers. I have confidence (too much?) in the quality of my work.

N: What has been your proudest moment?
DV: When I was selected for the first time in a contest drawing. It was the first time I took part in such competitions and also the first time that I was trying to get in this world. When I was selected I was given the charge to continue, and made ​​me realize that I was able to do so.


While the content of her works often revolve around stories, Volpari is more concerned with establishing atmosphere and mood.  She hopes to convey feelings of serenity, bliss, and playfulness, always aiming to make her audience smile.

Like any artist, Volpari has her own quirks and lessons, luckily she shared a few of them with us!
In Daniela's own words:

• After lunch, I drink a cup of coffee, and after it a great chocolate. Good humor is made of little things. Our feelings are transmitted on the paper.
  
  
• The thing I like about this job is that every day I could receive commissions from all over the world. I love Internet.
  
  
• I am very embarrassed about the compliments made  in person. I turn red as a ripe tomato. Often, when I attend shows and events around Rome, I pretend to be a visitor.
  
  
• I understand that sincerity and humility helps a lot in this (field of) work. There isn't reason to quarrel and envy among colleagues, as there isn't a reason to invent a curriculum that doesn't exist. Your art and your talent speaks for you.
  
  
• Listen to good music while you paint.

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