Meet the Artist @pedrocorrea84

The ‘bone’-afide artist behind this thank you card, Pedro Correa, is inspired by retro comic books and sci-fi art, but he doesn’t let any one style define his work. We love collaborating with Pedro for the supernatural spin he puts on his stickers and his retro-futuristic flair. See what he’s got to say in the artist spotlight interview.

29 Nov 2024

Black-and-white photo of artist Pedro Correa drawing at his desk under a lamp
Artist of the Month: Pedro Correa
Pedro Correa's Christmas thank-you card sticker sheets with a Santa hat skull, eyeball candy cane and skull-decorated tree
Thank you card December 2024: @pedrocorrea84

A glimpse into the creative world of Pedro Correa.

StickerApp: How would you define your style?

Pedro: I don't really know how to define my work, but I see people using adjectives like surreal and psychedelic whenever they need to put a label on it :)

StickerApp: What's your favourite technique?

Pedro: My favourite technique is a mix of both analogue and digital methods. I like to do the linework using ink pens, texture using screentones, and then colour and finish in Photoshop.

Hands holding black-and-white space-themed art prints by Pedro Correa
Pedro Correa drawing a black-and-white illustration of an eye and tentacle on a Wacom pen display
Black-and-white ink drawing by Pedro Correa of a cratered moon landscape with an eyeball and planets in a starry sky

StickerApp: Who or what's your biggest inspiration?

Pedro: I find most of my inspiration in comic books (especially from the 40s to 60s), sci-fi art, and old woodcuts.

StickerApp: How did it all start?

Pedro: To cut a long story short, I've been drawing since I was a child and after finishing high school I started a graphic design degree in 2005 where I was able to acquire technique and repertoire. I worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for about 5 years and since 2014 I have dedicated myself entirely to illustration.

StickerApp: Do you have a tip for those who are starting out?

Pedro: Choose your references carefully and study them. There is no problem in copying the style of someone you admire to understand their process. This will help you find your own style in the future. Post your work and create a portfolio. Don't be attached to your work. As it evolves, delete old projects to make room for new and more interesting ones. I think this is the most important piece of advice of all: practise as much as you can, every day.

Pedro Correa illustration of a roaring tiger head with bulging eyeballs on a yellow background
Pedro Correa ink drawing of two fighting tigers in a sketchbook next to fineliner pens and a cup of coffee

StickerApp: What's your favourite app or program?

Justine: Procreate of course! And Instagram!

StickerApp: Why do you use StickerApp?

Justine: The quality of the stickers is top notch, I have never been disappointed and have been using them since the beginning!

StickerApp: What's your favourite material?

Justine: I really like holography and mirror, I like to add this shiny side to my illustrations.

StickerApp: How do you use stickers for your own business/personal brand?

Justine: I use StickerApp to print my stickers, whether to give out at events, as a business card, or to sell in my shop!

Thank you for taking the time to chat with us!
Want to see more? Please visit @pedrocorrea84 Instagram.


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