Eneida Rosa, is a Brazilian born artist, now living in Spain with her husband and daughter. She began sculpting around five years ago, shortly after the birth of her little girl.
Being an artist already, she already had a good feel for the human figure but like many of us, feels she learned a lot from the many wonderful tutorials to be found on the Internet.
She is inspired by many artists, and enjoys following her favorites and watching them develop.
"it's hard for me to name a few artists as I love so many" FITA, Mark Dennis and the Creagers are at the top of her list and she says she has learned a lot from Mark's book and will always remember how he wrote to her and really took time to encourage her . She is also inspired by the human body, her beautiful little girl and art all around her. She enjoys studying art books from famous museums around the world and loves to browse sites such as Deviant Art, that are rich in diversity.
Eneida loves to listen to music as she works, Techno inspires her and the beat really gets her in the mood for sculpting and helps her to concentrate although she does also enjoy listening to Opera and Brazilian music too.
She usually finds she can spend a long time thinking about a sculpt before she starts, but that once an idea comes, the work flows .
Hiding in a corner somewhere in Eneida's studio, is the affectionately named Island of the lost heads... a piece of floral foam, the home to many sculpted little heads, that may or may not someday be transformed into a wonderful Fairy or Creature of the Sea.
You can find Eneida's work on eBay and through her website. While you are there, be sure to check out her very informative tutorials!
Eneida says some of her own personal favorites are her absinthe fairy, Her African fairy, Karimah. her Portrait fairies and her recent sculpt, the Mantis Fairy. She finds something special in each and everyone of her creations and each has a special place in her heart.
She sculpts by day, and uses a wonderful array of materials, vintage findings, laces and natural items.
Eneida uses a clay called Bozzi flex . She uses it 100% pure, without mixing. Over time she has found this a very durable clay for shipping overseas.
She makes her own, very realistic eyes, and believes the eyes are the soul of her piece, so works hard to acheive as much realism as she can. Mohair is her hair of choice, and she will often spend a great deal of time in straightening the hair and caring for it.
She uses Genesis heat set paints, being a traditional porcelain painter
her speciality is portraits in porcelain , and she uses the same method when painting her sculptures.
Sometimes they require many layers and many bakings before she is pleased with the effect.
Eneida says, the best tip she can give to other artists, is to use references, study anatomy, pay attention to the little details and use the finest materials available.