Olympia Altimir
California
Olympia Altimir, Back to the Primitive, oil, 24 x 36.
Art Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Style: I consider myself a surrealist and symbolic painter. I also like to experiment with different media, and sometimes when I paint, I move all the way into abstraction.
Creative Spark: Good movies, books, myths, my own dreams, and amazing work by other artists.
Second-Choice Career: I would be a psychologist.
Other Passions: To travel, to cook, to be introspective, to daydream, to have challenging debates, to interpret dreams, and to win.
One Thing People Don’t Know About You: I’m from a tiny European country, Andorra, of which most people have never heard. And my native language is Catalan.
Best Advice Received: When stuck, try stepping back, flipping your canvas, looking at a photo of your painting, or turning your painting into a black-and-white study to see the values.
Biggest Fear: I fear being mediocre.
Pet Peeve: Rude people. People who don’t keep their word. And people who insist on trying to change my mind.
Quirkiest Trait: I never answer the phone.
Mantra or Motto: The hard work puts you where the good luck can find you.
Favorite Studio Music: Either heavy metal or electronic music.
Favorite Work by Another Artist: Pretty much any piece by Brad Kunkle.
Future Goals: International exposure, working in a beautiful studio, inspiring more people on a deeper level, and being a badass mom.
Price Range: $400 to $2,000.
Representation: Wonderland SF, San Francisco, CA.
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- Olympia Altimir, Kingdom of Empty Thoughts, oil, 36 x 24.
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- Olympia Altimir, The Unbearable Lightness, mixed media, 48 x 36.
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- Olympia Altimir, Yin Yang, oil, 24 x 18.
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