Diego — Notre Dame Cathedral
Tell me about your drawing: what is happening here?
It is a tribute drawing of the Notre Dame Cathedral
Why did you draw this?
Because it was burned down and I wanted to honor it.
What’s the thing you enjoy the most drawing?
Characters and landscapes.
What is your favorite color?
Black
Why?
It reminds me of darkness.
What’s more fun: drawing or painting?
I like both.
Why?
Because drawing has more details and painting is more abstract.
What is art?
Art is basically experience and imagination.
What do you need to be an artist?
You need imagination.
Are you an artist? Why?
Yes. Because I enjoy it.
Diego Urbina, 9 years old.
Brooklyn, New York, USA