Interview with Doris Hernandez of Calypso Dreams

Doris Hernandez of Calypso Dreams

Rico:
What's Your Name?

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan)

Rico:
List your shop(s) -

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

 

Calypso Dreams

Rico:
How long have you been at Zazzle?

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

I opened a store years ago, but had some unexpected curveballs in life, and have only been back and focused for about 4 months.

Rico: Are you a ProSeller?

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

No

Rico:
What's the best advise you got when you were starting out?

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

To be patient.

Rico:
What medium/tools do you use to create your designs?

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

Canon camera, Photoshop, Daz | Studio, Poser, Vue, Bryce

Rico:
Who or what inspires you?

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

I have a kitty, Calypso, that's been with me 16 years now, and she tends to be my muse.
I also walk around with my camera until something catches my eye, or I start doodling and go from there.
Sometimes I get specific requests from family members, for example my little sister wanted a blue kitten, so the Toon Kitty Skye was born. My mom wanted a Toon Bee and my bee Honey was the result.

Rico:
How much time a week to you spend on Zazzle?

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

At least 10 hours. I've just been on a creative streak lately.

Rico:
What's the best advise you can give someone just starting out on Zazzle?

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

The same that I received- to be patient. Be willing to try different things; you never know what will catch someone's eye.

Rico:
What do you like to do when you are not creating art?

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

I like to read, go to the movies, hang out with family.

Rico:
Tell me 5 random things everyone should know about you? 

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

 
I love singing and tend to burst into song.
I snuck my kitty Calypso into my college dorm room... so she's a very educated cat.
I like big purses so I can always have my camera with me... you just never know when you'll need one!
I spoil my little sister.
My favorite color is red.

Rico:
List 3 of your favorite designs you want me to feature. Tell me something about each design.

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :

Bianca Toon Kitty Music Bag

Bianca Toon Kitty Music Bag by dohernan
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Bianca toon kitty loves music so I had to create fancy music notes for her. :) She took me several days to finish, longer than all my other toons, but I'm really happy with her.

Black and White Butterfly Binder

Black and White Butterfly Binder by dohernan
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I like to take pictures of butterflies, and fell in love with the intricate pattern on a black and white butterfly's wings, plus the hint of light through them.

Phoenix Dreams Mousepad

Phoenix Dreams Mousepad by dohernan
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Phoenix Dreams is an image that took me a very long time. I rendered it then took it into Photoshop. I'm really happy with how the lighting worked out, and it's a mix of fantasy and anime, which I love.

Rico:
This is one of my personal favorite designs from your shop 

Misty Falls Print

Misty Falls Print by dohernan
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Niagara Falls Mists, Greenery, & Sky | I visited Niagara Falls once & had an old camera. I was taken by the white foamy misty waterfalls surrounded by dark stones and lush deep green grasses and trees and bushes.    Rico:  I love this print and Niagara Falls. Beautifully done!  

Rico:
Where else can our readers find you online?

Doris Hernandez (DoHernan) :
 
My gallery web-site
Facebook Page
Twitter @CalyDreams