Name/Age/Location! My name is Eli Estela González, I'm 30 years old (OMG! I'm one of the oldsssss!) and I live in Mexico City.
Favorite VC Book? Definitely Interview With the Vampire. I used to think that it was The Vampire Armand, but I read Interview again a while ago and God, it is a GOOD book.
Favorite VC character? Armand. Totally.
What made you start drawing and sharing VC art? I didn't used to make much fanart, just sometimes with my friends I'd make some superhero stuff, but last year (2018) I decided that I didn't have to make only "serious" art, or art for clients, that I could (and should) draw whatever the hell I wanted and made me have fun, just for the fun of it. So, I started to really draw VC fanart, you know just for the lols and because I love these characters.
Do you have a favorite scene (from the books or movies) to draw? Not really, I think I have favourite eras: the 80s is always a win, but even though I do not draw it, the 18th century really has a special place in my rococó heart. Also modern times.
How would you describe your personal drawing style? Simple and comic-like. ?? I think. LOL.
Do you listen to music while you draw? And if yes, what? I usually listen to a lot of classical music, and for focusing in something, my go-to music is the Goldberg Variations (the 1955 version, played by Glenn Gould). But lately I'm OBSESSED with the Diablero soundtrack and this specific song by Café Tacvba.
Biggest artistic influences? I started making fashion illustration (thank you Fashion School!) and I have always liked the early 20th century aesthetics so Erté, Leyendecker, Dana Gibson and Léon Bakst, were some of my first influences. For contemporary illustration I love David Downton, Kevin Wada, Jordi Labanda, Judith van den Hoek, Sterling Hundley, Sam Spratt... Other influences: Julio Ruelas, Saturnino Herrán, Egon Schiele, Sandro Botticelli, Singer Sargent, Nicky Philipps, Toulouse-Lautrec, Greco, Thomas Gainsborough. Yeah, I'm totally into portraits XD
How do you get inspiration? Do you re-read the books, or take suggestions/commissions from other fans? I usually listen to others, I don't think I've made art directly from the books (no reason, but I just have not). I love to take suggestions, especially when they are funny and jokes. I have a ton of posts saved with funny stuff, like incorrect quotes and stuff, that I plan to eventually draw.
Something you’d like to learn/get better at like a skill or medium? I'd love to make landscapes! And I wanna try gouache again (my Schiele inspiration is strong lately XD).
Favorite classical artist that gets name dropped in VC? Botticelli. I just love him and his big eyed boys.
Fav VC era to draw? I think Queen of the Damned. But I love the contemporary stuff as well.
What VC character would you want to hang out with the most? Daniel! He seems to be quite fun!
Other fandoms you draw/any sideblogs we can promote? I don't make constant fanart of other fandoms, even though I make other stuff, from Spider-Man to The Song of the Cid, it's not really constant, but it's on my usual blog. I have another Tumblr of all things 18th century (@my18thcenturysource) totally not related to my art, it's just that I love the 18th century art, and fashion and stuff.
Favorite part about the Dark Gift? Long long lives. Being able to get through centuries and be a living historic source, sound really cool.
