Cristian Blanxer
Year born, location, education?
I was born in 1985 in Barcelona, Spain. I'm studying Fine Arts in UB Barcelona.
How long have u been living there?
Since I was born.
Where do you get your inspiration?
I believe that inspiration is an amount of work and passion. I inspirated in films, other artists, books, publicity, films, music...
What's your favourite color?
I've never had favorite color, I like blue, green, red would not know which to decide.
When are you the most productive?
I think this year is the most productive I've had.
Where is your favourite vacation-spot?
At the moment the most beautiful place I've ever been is Menorca and Andalusia, the birthplace of my mother. I think I'm missing a lot of places to discover! I want to traveland learn new things from other cultures different from ours.
What kind of music do you like?
I like listening to jazz, blues, concrete music, gnawa, music Oriental ... around a bit. I prefer to paint without music.
Any exhibitions planned
This month we have a group exhibition "Reskate" in Barcelona, involving 30 illustrators with 30 reskates. This exhibition is touring and will travel to Berlin. In May I have another group show, and I'm also preparing a new solo exhibition in Los Angeles September
What is your favourite material to work on?
It's hard to say for me that is my favorite material. Sprai I like because it's fast and it works, but I also enjoy painting with acrylics with oils, and make my own colors withpigments that I bought in Morocco.
What are your tools? (special pens, colors etc.)
My most used instument is the brush, like me who are not perfect, I like the touch that can give a dry brush or a brush in poor condition. Also use a lot puntafina blue pen,pens, ink ... According to the idea that I have used one or other, during the process I usually try new things and experiment with new errors. I learn a lot by painting with friends.
