"I like it! What is it?" This reaction to the animal artworks of people from abroad who may never have heard about Hurricane or Southside Festival is the best thing that can happen to a brand. The wolf, lynx, bear or owl that have become an integral part of the festivals' identity all speak for themselves. Of course, all fans have always been curious about the person behind those designs. Meet Dani Blázquez, the man who created all of the festivals' furry or feathery faces.
Hi Dani, tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you start getting into illustration and design?
Hello! My name is Dani Blázquez and I'm from Salamanca, a small and quiet town in the west of Spain. Well, when I was a child I was drawing all the time, like every kid. However, as time passed I drew less and less. At some point, I even stopped it completely. For years, I worked in some jobs far from the drawing or illustration field.
But around 2007 I came back to the pencils with some sporadic projects for friends. As I was a little rusty, I decided to study illustration in 2009 and got my degree in 2012. This way, my hobby turned into my job, which is great.