We had the good fortune of connecting with Andrea Montufar and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Andrea, what principle do you value most?
To me what matters most is community and helping to lift each other up. No man is an island- we are here to love and support one another. I believe that a strong and healthy support system is the key to a strong and healthy mind body and soul.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I love drawing cartoons- characters and props are my jam! I usually lean towards a more cartoony whimsical style but also touch upon realism once in a while. I’m excited about making new stories- I’ve been getting more into story lately and have been experimenting with sequential forms of art. I’ve been working on breaking into animation and starting a career there, it’s a journey I’m still on but it’s one that I am excited for every day. I have learned a lot about myself and what I truly value most since moving to LA and getting to know all sorts of new people, I learned that you have to learn to love and really be present during the process of things and don’t get so caught up worrying about the outcome. If you do, you will end up missing the journey, which, many say, is the most important part. I mostly just want people to know that I love cartoons, stories, and that I want to make work that’s fun but also meaningful.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take them to little tokyo! Or maybe Smoragsburg if its on a sunday- there are so many fun cool places to visit. Then I’d show them the bars along magnolia in NoHo, and also take them hiking and to the beach! Theres so many places to hike, and malibu is beautiful. Theres too many things to do, I dont think a week is enough to fit all of the fun things.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
All my friends and family who have been supportive of my journey-they made me who I am today

Website: https://andreamontufar.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_montufar/

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