We caught up with Amy Sol (Juxtapoz #91) this week to discuss her newest collection of paintings in Dear Milky Way… Amy talks about her letters to the cosmos through painting, changing up her processes, and learning “the importance of extempore themes.”

Korean-born artist Amy Sol creates delicate paintings influenced by a combination of Japanese manga, folk art, and pop illustration. Using a subtle color palette to depict a whimsical world of exotic plants, animals, and ethereal females, Sol has amassed a worldwide fan base. Now based in Las Vegas, Sol was a recent guest speaker at Sydney’s Semi Permanent art and design conference. In between speaking about her artwork and attending gallery shows, Sol took a moment to sit down with Juxtapoz and chat about her painting.