IVAN SALAZAR
Ivan Salazar is a Chicago born and raised multi-media artist who draws inspiration from surrealist works of art. As an artist who focuses on looking within the surfaces, Ivan lets colors lead the direction for his pieces.After studying fashion design in the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco, Ivan felt gravitated towards the creative processes within the field. Whether it being drawing live models to practicing different color stories, He thrived in bringing life to the visualizations that exist in his mind.As a queer person of color Ivan focused on looking for beauty outside of the European beauty standards and showcase the muse from his own culture. His work starts on a canvas utilizing traditional painting skills ranging from acrylics to oil. After, the rendering happens on digital platforms to transform a polished digital piece of art.
Mikey's Music
Adobe Fresco, Digital (2022)
consisting of digital oil brushes and techniques, a study of the human body and its relationship with emotion.
Sun
ProCreate, Digital (2022)
Using the color story of the brightest star in our solar system, this piece personifies celestial bodies we’ve grown to recognize.
Moon
ProCreate, Digital (2022)
With ties to astrology and mythology, this personification of the moon brings deep pensive moments. Marrying grays with cool tones to exemplify the mood.
earth
ProCreate, Digital (2022)
Drawing in inspiration from our home planet, I utilized the deepest blues of our oceans to personify skin. Trying on new textures to achieve realistic styles.
venus
ProCreate, Digital (2022)
After studying planet Venus, the color story consists of warm tones and fiery expressions. This personification also draws inspiration from a variety of cultures and their outlook on Venus, the planet of Love.
mars
ProCreate, Digital (2023)
This red celestial body has influenced human culture since the beginning of time. From theories whether it can be inhabited by humans, to the astrological elements of aggression and war, I focused on bringing that story with the subject’s facial expressions and tribal accessories.
wrath of aries
ProCreate, Digital (2020)
An illustration drawing inspiration from the zodiac sign Aries. After studying the mythology and history behind the first sign in western astrology, I’ve chosen to recreate the story in a modern surrealist style.
Summer 2020-
ProCreate, Digital (2022)
After spending the first summer of quarantine during COVID-19 in San Francisco, I wanted to create a Horror Vacui style illustration. To represent the vivid colors of the city and the personal struggles I endured, I made sure to leave no empty space.
‘Cicero Independiente’ art piece (commission )-
ProCreate, Digital (2022)
This piece was commissioned by Cicero Independiente, a local bilingual news organization for an article covering educators and their experiences with the pandemic. This illustration consists a cartoon style showcasing a classroom scene from a local teacher in the town.