Riso Chan

I’m Angela Maria Sierra, also known as Riso Chan.
I’m an illustrator and creative teacher, founder of the art school Bloom Art House, based in Amsterdam.
I grew up in an artistic environment, my mother being a sculptor, which inspired me to explore my own creativity from an early age. I believe that portraits can be a very powerful way to express emotions and human beauty. It is a language on its own, that doesn’t use words to communicate, this is why most of my work revolves around portraits.
I work with a mix of watercolor and procreate, which allows me to work digitally but keep a traditional handmade feel to my artwork.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my partner Daan, riding my bike, singing and working out, but mostly you can find me in a quiet corner sketching.