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S2 01: Salvadoran Illustrator & Tattoo Artist So Lazo
FromDraws in Spanish | Conversations with Latinx Visual Artists and Designers
S2 01: Salvadoran Illustrator & Tattoo Artist So Lazo
FromDraws in Spanish | Conversations with Latinx Visual Artists and Designers
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, I chat with Salvadoran illustrator So Lazo. So is an Illustrator and tattoo artist from tiny, tropical El Salvador who immigrated to Berlin, Germany in 2021. They're also the author of two illustrated books and have had their own brand of illustrated products available on Etsy since 2016. I'm really excited to have So on the show, so keep on listening to hear us talk about their experience moving to Berlin, their advice for finding your voice, and running an Etsy shop using drop shipping.EPISODE LINKS- Watch this Episode on Youtube- Host: Follow Fabiola on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok- Guest: Follow So Lazo on Instagram, TikTok, and Etsy Shop- View Episode Transcript & Extended NotesEPISODE NOTESIf you’ve ever been curious about what it would be like to move to Berlin as a creative, this episode is made for you!In this episode, I chat with Salvadoran illustrator and tattoo artist So Lazo. So decided to leave El Salvador and has just celebrated their 1 year anniversary in Berlin. Throughout the show, we chat all about why they chose to immigrate to Berlin and exactly how they were able to prepare for such a big international move.We also go over how they found their way to illustration during their University years, and how they were able to launch their illustration business via Etsy in El Salvador. So also kindly shares their experience custom printing products for their online shop and talks all about why they are enjoying using print-on-demand services to fulfill their Etsy orders.Nowadays, So is focused on running their online shop using a mixture of print-on-demand products and custom-made products to balance their inventory, while still investing in the personal projects that bring them the most creative joy.Tune into this episode to hear So and I talk about why they left El Salvador, what they recommend for finding your personal creative voice, and exactly how they run their online shop.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Released:
Sep 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (40)
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