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Mulanii Art: Serena Telford’s artistic journey
By Renay Sambach
Kaieteur News – In the quiet hum of her bedroom, Serena Telford, a 21-year-old artist known by her sobriquet, Mulanii, brings to life a vibrant tapestry of characters and emotions through her paintings.
Serena Telford, owner of Mulanii Art
During an interview with The Waterfalls, Telford shared that it was during the quarantine period when she started her artistic journey.
“I decided to pick up a pencil and attempt to replicate Tanjiro, Protagonist from the Anime show ‘Kimestu No Yaibai’, popularly known as ‘Demon Slayer’.”
This was only the beginning as Telford’s friends, gave her a challenge to draw and paint Nastu Dragneel from the anime Fairy Tail. “At the time, I didn’t have any art supplies, so I took a cutout from a cereal box and used Crayola water paint and that’s where the magic began.”
Little did she know that this impromptu endeavor would mark the inception of her artistic journey.
As she delved deeper into her craft, Telford unearthed invaluable lessons in patience and time management.
“There’s a lot of behind the scenes work that is being done, it’s easy to become discouraged and want to give up,” Telford said adding “Also, having to manage work, school and my art. It has really taught me to prioritize myself and my objectives.”
With each brushstroke, Telford breathes life into her canvases, offering a diverse array of artworks to her audience on both glass and canvases. The artist offers from anime and cartoon characters to expressive pieces to nature-inspired motifs.
“I work with acrylics as they work best for me. I don’t offer portraits due to its intricacy and requires a lot of time.”
She says there is a joy of connecting with her audience which fuels her creativity and drives her to hone her craft.
Looking ahead, Telford envisions a future where her art transcends borders, enriching the lives of individuals worldwide. “To continue to add valuable and creative pieces to persons comfort space at affordable prices,” she shares, adding, “I would also love for my clientele to expand regionally.”
Despite her packed schedule, she finds solace within the confines of her bedroom, where she spins her artistic magic into existence.
“All of my magic is brewed in the four walls of my bedroom on the floor,” she shared, offering a glimpse into her world of inspiration.
There is no fixed time for painting for Telford. She works from 8am to 5pm, then school from 5pm to 9pm Monday through Friday.
“The bulk of my work is usually done night into morning and on the weekends. Some paintings take a minimum of 3 hours while some would take days due to the limited time that I have.”
The artist shared that she usually collaborates with her little sister, Stefina, exchanging ideas. Stefina is a traditional artist and a budding digital artist/ illustrator.
After entering the artistic realm, Telford participated in her first exhibition in August 2023, at M.A.R.S Anime & Comic Convention and Rave hosted by Sozo’s Enterprise.
“It was a new and exciting experience for me to debut my work and of course, the love and support was immense.”
On April 20, she will be heading to Berbice for the Berbice Anime Expo. In the future, the artist has plans to host her own art events for art enthusiasts like herself.
The young woman reflects on her artistic influences and aspirations, paying homage to her mother and local artist, Christopher Killikelly. “I would say I developed my artistic skills and eyes from my mom. Growing up, she had this sketchbook where she would draw dresses of all sorts and I always admired it. I would try to copy her from time to time and here we are today.”
To connect with Telford or to check out more of her artistic pieces you can reach out via Instagram at Mulanii’s Art or WhatsApp at +592 600-3194.
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