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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT — Samanta Erdini

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT — Samanta Erdini

October 2, 2024 - Author: Jessica Fisher

Get to know this talented creative.

Join us for a fun interview with Samanta Erdini who used her massive talent to bring to life a tiny Rescue Ranger.​

Thanks for taking the time to speak with us, Samanta. What’s a favorite detail you put into a card you designed?​
Samanta:
In Mirabel Madrigal – Prophecy Finder, I hid my initials in some notes that she has next to her, but in the printed card it is difficult to notice them. ​

If you could visit one Disney location, which one would it be?​
Samanta: It would be Kuzco’s Palace from The Emperor's New Groove. Maybe with luck I'll meet Yzma and Kronk! ​

Gadget Hackwrench

 "I like to look for references based on the artists who worked on their original design and what they were inspired by."

What Disney character are you most like?​
Samanta: I am a dreamer and I really like to do crafts. I think that Rapunzel's personality is the one I identify with the most. It is one of my favorite movies. When I met Glen Keane, he told me that I looked like her! It was very kind of him.

 

What’s your process for reinterpreting a classic character?​
Samanta: I like to look for references based on the artists who worked on their original design and what they were inspired by.​

If you can remember, what is the first Disney character you ever drew?​
Samanta: My first Disney drawing was a Mickey Mouse on the wall of my house, at the age of one and a half. ​

Discover more of Samanta’s amazing art @erdiniart.​