Bringing her work to life is no quick task.
As the photographer and digital artist behind
her projects, Petolas will spend months at
a time labouring over a single piece. “I still
occasionally work on some graphic projects,
but I try to dedicate myself solely to artwork,”
she explains.
Shooting the various elements that make
up scenes can sometimes involve traversing
countries, waiting for specific weather
conditions, or attempting to access difficult
locations. Once the photograph has been
taken, Petolas then has the task of incorporating
minute details into her pieces, sometimes using
up to 300 layers on Photoshop while editing.
“Gathering the materials and combining
them is a journey that I really enjoy,” says
Petolas, “My work leads me to some really
strange places.”
Today Petolas remains immersed in the
world of dreamscapes, recently exhibiting
work for International Surrealism Now. While
Petolas hopes to try her hand at traditional
painting, she still plans to evolve her skills with
software and animation and will continue to
create her mind-altering masterpieces.
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