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A proud single mother and a relentless fighter, Abril has poured every ounce of her spirit into her craft. You may remember her work from the Inkerview I did last year with her, in which we got to explore her creepy-cute world full of big-eye characters and delightfully dark themes. Through triumphs and trials, she has held onto her brush like a lifeline, letting it guide her through and out of darkness.
Abril has been featured and published by major magazines.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Abril creates out of joy and this reflects in all of her work, a fantasy of creatures are born each time she picks up a brush and start painting, She give life to enormous eye characters , whimsical tree and abstract flowers.The medium employed is acrylic paint with concentrated oil based paint crème.
Today’s spotlight features the multi-talented painting dynamo, Abril Andrade Griffith.
I thought it would be fun to reconnect with Abril and showcase some of her latest work which coincides with preparations for Day of the Dead celebrations, as November 2nd is fast approaching.
If you are searching for fantastic Día de los Muertos art, be sure to visit her website for information about prints of these pieces shown below or to inquire about commissioned work, which she is currently accepting.
About Abril
In a world that rushes past in blinks and busy schedules, there are rare souls who bring us back to ourselves—who help us feel, wonder, and remember magic. Her work can be found internationally in tattoo shops, galleries, and private art collections. The art of Abril does just that.
Whether she’s nurturing her child, rescuing animals, or breathing life into her fantastical characters, love is the thread that binds everything she touches.
Today, Abril Andrade’s work lives in hearts and homes around the world—tattoo shops, boutique windows, cozy galleries, and treasured private collections.
Her work dances between light and dark, innocence and mystery, sweetness and a surreal touch of the macabre.
A true daughter of tradition and imagination, Abril has a deep love for painting intense, hauntingly beautiful Day of the Dead skeletons—celebrations of life and memory in vibrant, evocative color. There is whimsy here, yes—but also a delicious shadow.
She’s been celebrated in the pages of major magazines, but her truest legacy is this: she invites us all to dream a little deeper, feel a little more, and believe that even in the darkest places, something beautiful can grow.
Her love isn’t just reserved for the canvas. Art is not just her calling; it is her catharsis, her joy, her strength.
Her creations blend creatures from other worlds with elements of pop culture, sci-fi, video games, classic films, beloved children’s tales, and deeply personal life experiences.
Enter a whimsical realm of enchanted trees and vivid storytelling, where colors leap from the canvas — bold, bright, and unapologetically beautiful from beginning to end.
Many of Abril's paintings are inspired by the deep emotions and ancestral traditions of Día de los Muertos — a Mexican celebration of life, memory, and transformation.
"Instead of fearing death, we embraced it.
Any use of images is prohibited without express permission from the artist.
Abril is a devoted animal lover, with a heart as soft as it is strong.
In addition to sugar skulls and the wide-eyed world of creatures she creates, Abril is also known for delving into the whimsical world of cupcakes, seahorses, swirly trees, and so much more.
Visit her here, here, and here to see more of her outstanding work.
Last updated on November 5, 2010 by Jinxi Boo
Because when Abril paints, magic happens—and the soul remembers how to fly.
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Step into the surreal and vibrant universe of Abril Andrade.
Explore a curated selection of her most captivating works — Strange yet Beautiful big-eyed dream dolls, born from a dream within a dream.
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About Abril Andrade
In a world that moves fast, few things in life have the ability to make one stop and take a deep breath; few things allow you to become lost in a dream.
Abril Andrade is one of those souls.