Ariana Sauder is a visual artist and designer based in Montreal. Inspired by personal experiences, her illustrations focus on the feminine form as it navigates through a semi-imagined world. She uses brightly coloured imagery to explore themes of leisure, indulgence and comfort. She works in a variety of mediums, including oil paint, gouache and digital illustration.
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“Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, I moved to Montreal to study Studio Art at Concordia University in 2008. I have been living and working here for the past 10 years.”
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What inspires you?
I take inspiration from my own lived experiences. My illustrations often center on the feminine form – but not just a singular kind of beauty. I like to explore themes of leisure, indulgence and comfort – to send out positive vibes!
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What do you do to unwind from a stressful day?
Take the hottest bath possible!
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How would your utopian future world look like?
Healthy people, living sustainably with nice bath tubs and cheese plates for everyone
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Who is your role model / hero? Who do you look up to?
There are many established artists I look up to, but I am most inspired by my contemporaries. For example, my sister is running her own theatre company in Toronto (Bad Hats Theatre Co). She works so hard and is finding success in a difficult field while doing what she is most passionate about. I have a lot of respect for her hustle.
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What do you see as your biggest challenge?
Getting started. Sometimes it is hard to find the motivation to start working, but as soon as I get going, I remember why I love making things.
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Film/Tv show recommendation.
The best thing I watched this year was Killing Eve
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