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Bader A "Bader Ablan" 🇻🇪Updated 6 months ago

🎨 Meet Bader Ablan! 🎨 Originally from the colorful streets of Caracas, Venezuela, Bader Ablan is a self-taught digital illustrator now creating magic in Madrid, Spain! Her art journey is full of resilience and discovery, sparked during the pandemic when she decided to pursue what truly made her heart sing: illustration. Today, her work celebrates the strength and beauty of empowered women, expressing emotion and confidence through every stroke. 🌟


What is your Maker, Artist, or Store name?

  • Bader Ablan – a name that brings artistry and bold creativity to life!

What form of Creative Medium do you use?

  • Bader’s medium of choice is digital illustration—a perfect fit for her self-taught exploration and expressive style!

How would you describe your design style, art, or genre?

  • Her style is vibrant and empowering, drawing inspiration from everyday emotions and the beauty in small details. Her work highlights strong, confident women, capturing a unique blend of elegance and strength.

What type of products do you make/offer?

  • Bader creates digital illustrations that celebrate empowerment, strength, and beauty. Her work can be enjoyed on prints, online, and through digital platforms!

Share your Maker Story: How/why did you start?

  • Despite a background in Business Economics, Bader’s heart was always drawn to the art world. During the pandemic, she turned to digital illustration as a way to find peace and expression. What started as a simple exploration became her calling, and with every illustration, she found herself embracing her creativity more fully.

What are your proudest achievements or milestones?

  • Her proudest achievement? Taking the leap to pursue art publicly and sharing her growth on social media! She’s proud of how her work connects with people and the supportive community she’s built online.

Have you faced any challenges, and how did you overcome them?

  • Starting later in life, Bader felt behind others, doubting her technical skills and readiness to share her work. But she embraced her journey, overcoming insecurity by posting her art online and allowing herself to grow openly. Her advice? Let the work of others inspire, not intimidate, you.

What are your future plans for being a Maker?

  • Bader dreams of continuing to refine her artistic style, reach more people, and create illustrations that empower others. She envisions her work inspiring people everywhere to embrace their strength and inner beauty.

What tips/advice would you share with other Makers?

  • “It’s never too late to start! Show your progress and learn as you go. Practice often, immerse yourself in the world around you, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Fill yourself with inspiration from others without comparing, and let your journey unfold naturally!”

How can the community connect with you?

  • Connect with Bader on Instagram and visit her Website to follow her inspiring journey and see her latest creations!

From self-discovery to self-expression, Bader Ablan’s art is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and strength. Dive into her world of empowered illustrations and let her vibrant creations inspire you! ✨💫

Having completed her studies in Business Economics, Bader initially pursued a career in that field. However, her perspective underwent a remarkable transformation in 2020 when the pandemic struck, and the world was subjected to widespread lockdowns. It was during this time of introspection that Bader realized her work failed to bring her the fulfillment she yearned for. Instead, she found solace and inspiration in something that had always both captivated and intimidated her: art—specifically, digital illustration.

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