
Hi, I'm Silvia. My drawings are:
mirrors,
visual representation of specific vibes,
snapshots of reality taken straight from the heart,
a dance between lines and colors and words and emotions,
reminders of humanness,
warm hugs,
buckets of cold water,
portals to direct eye-to-heart connection,
light switches,
non-linear articulations,
me investigating the world,
gifts,
magic spells.

What I'm doing and where to find me:
One of the best ways for you to experience my work is by getting your Vibetrait done. It's like a portrait, but of your vibe instead of your face. Learn more about it here.If you want me to make drawings for you (whether that's illustrations for your blogposts or book, a single commissioned piece of artwork, or anything else, email me at helloiamsilviabastos at gmail dot com).You can see more of my work on Instagram.If you want to hang out or learn more about what's currently on my mind, say hi on Twitter.
Want to support my work?
You can support me on Patreon and receive exclusive artwork, regular updates about my work, or even a yearly vibetrait!

blogpost illustrations
(mostly illustrating my own writing)
6 color palette experiment
(I wrote a twitter thread about this if you want to learn more)
blobs
(the result of a cool experiment with Procreate - buy prints on my online shop)
other assorted drawings
(things I made and published here and there)
comic strips
"lovers"
(click image to see full thread on Twitter)
Aaight it's time for some character drawing 🐸🧞♀️👩⚖️
— silvia (@this_is_silvia) April 14, 2021
Comment and I'll draw you a lover ❤️👇
(This offer will end eventually.)
I'll start with mine: meet James. pic.twitter.com/iMzMfCImPU
"hello? is there anybody there?"
(click image to see full thread on Twitter)
"hello? is there anybody there?" pic.twitter.com/RXVxMwY0bW
— silvia (@this_is_silvia) July 5, 2021

vibetraits
like a portrait, but of your vibe instead of your face
Choose a price according to your income:
How it works
- You book a 30 minute call with me
- We talk and connect and vibe together
- I listen, hold space for you to introspect, ask questions, observe
- I create a drawing that captures the moment we spent together, a snapshot of where you are right now seen from my perspective, a portal to parts of you that you want to access regularly
vibetrait by @this_is_silvia
— jane (@joespurpleshirt) May 30, 2021
i don't know what to say. i'm in love. thank you, sweet silvia 💛 pic.twitter.com/3KFCyEPXXc
I had a call with the amazing @this_is_silvia a little while ago.
— Michael is upgrading his course 💻 🎥 (@m_ashcroft) July 16, 2021
From that call she created this 'vibetrait' of me.
I love it ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XoHZtUFUg4
This was the result of a Vibetrait session with @this_is_silvia! We skyped for half an hour and she drew this based on whatever vibes she was picking up. Very cool experience and I would recommend anyone to give it a try ▶ pic.twitter.com/d7riPConKw
— William Bloomquist (@quistydotquist) May 21, 2021
Absolutely obsessed with this vibetrait @this_is_silvia drew of me
— jongold.eth (@jongold) May 20, 2021
You should absolutely hire her to capture your aura ✨ https://t.co/ViIsQYezyX
i got my vibetrait done by @this_is_silvia
— ▪️▪️▪️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 (@taalumot) November 4, 2021
we talked about the gardens and deserts of life, and the always-rising-and-setting sun of time.
this is where i’m at right now.
here’s how to ask Silvia to make yours with you: https://t.co/RKxb90DNg3 pic.twitter.com/BDsobqm5H5
I got my vibetrait from @this_is_silvia today!!! Can't stop staring at it pic.twitter.com/DB3cSu2W0p
— Hormeze (@hormeze) July 16, 2021
Thanks to @this_is_silvia for the beautiful, original artwork she created for me, capturing my "vibe."
— Michele Gill (@edpsychprof) June 3, 2021
For those who know me, do you think she nailed it? pic.twitter.com/CQzGMLXcmG
super fun chatting to @this_is_silvia about the tings whirling around my brain rn... and for this to be the outcome of that dialogue!
— 𝔟𝔩𝔞𝔦𝔰𝔢 (@blaiseturnbull) June 23, 2021
so beautiful 🙏 https://t.co/gYXb9Brxj0
This was the result of a Vibetrait session with @this_is_silvia! We skyped for half an hour and she drew this based on whatever vibes she was picking up. Very cool experience and I would recommend anyone to give it a try ▶ pic.twitter.com/d7riPConKw
— William (@quistydotquist) May 21, 2021
This is our #VibeTrait via @this_is_silvia
— Eclectic Spacewalk (@ESpacewalk) October 21, 2021
Spend half an hour with the lovely Silvia, talk about dreams, aspirations, and ultimately Vibes, and then she makes an incredible illustration based on the call.
Highly reccommend and a bargain for price! 🤓https://t.co/X2veJeQSsA https://t.co/WWQCF9wJCI pic.twitter.com/lOHpRzQa8W
one of the most evocative pieces of art i’ve ever seen .. my vibetrait by @this_is_silvia pic.twitter.com/SUQ0vwZc2B
— A Lady on Fire (6/100 essays) (@aladyonfire_) November 9, 2021
Got my #vibetrait from @this_is_silvia & love it. no I will not be explaining it. pic.twitter.com/ztmE6ccj7A
— sagardubey.eth (Writing 23/100) (सागर) (@sagar__dubey) October 5, 2021
i finally got myself a vibetrait from @this_is_silvia and it's extremely fuckin' cool 😎 pic.twitter.com/GxqbQ5i9ti
— Rob Hardy (@ungatedcreative) November 10, 2021
Choose a price according to your income:

do you want me to:
Illustrate your blogpost(s)?
Illustrate your book or design a cover for it?
Make a custom piece of artwork for you?
Collaborate with you on your project?Email me at helloiamsilviabastos at gmail dot comorsend me a DM on twitter.

catalyzbon!

when
Check-in: July 8th 4pm
Check-out: July 12th 10am
address
Avenida Infante D. Henrique, Edifício Beira Rio, Armazem 5
1950-408 Lisboa
how to get there
public transport (€5, 50min): take metro to station Santa Apolónia, then take bus 718 and exit in station Palácio da Mitra, then walk for 10 minutesalternatively you can take an uber or a taxi from the airport (~€20)
contact number
sílvia's portuguese number (for direct calls): +351 914 556 six nine 8
sílvia's number for telegram, whatsapp or signal: +44 785 892 0 seven seven 2
weather, activities, vibe
[more info soon]
location

the venue is a warehouse turned into accomodation in a sort of (?i've never been there) industrial area.it's a bit out of town (you need bus + metro - or walk a lot - to get there), there is an indoor climbing center nearby, and it looks cool inside.
sunday at the park!
since the venue is in a very urban area we're thinking of doing a day out on sunday at Monsanto park where we can play and picnic and touch grass (optional to join)
bed and linens
All bed linen and towels will be provided. Emergency toiletries and toothpaste will be provided.
food
we'll order a bunch of food and drink supplies for the whole stay and make food in the house. coffee and tea will be provided too
breakfast
There will be a range of cold breakfast foods plus tea, coffee and orange juice.
lunch
There will be some lunch foods like fruit, bread and yoghurt, however you may want to go out for lunch and see a bit of Lisbon :)
dinner
We will cook two vegan-first evening meals every day. Meat and dairy can be added on the side.
requests
If you have any requests for other things to be provided on arrival, please let me know.
refund policy
tickets are non-refundable unless we can find someone to take your spot
it's gonna be so cool
can't wait to see you all <3

Every Saturday at 6 PM BST / 10 AM PST / 1PM ESTLet's meet for 1 hour to draw together and chat about stuff!Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85067160446________What to bring:
- A few sheets of paper or a sketchbook / Your favorite drawing app
- A pen that's nice to draw with (preferably a technical pen but if you don't have one that's fine)
- Any other drawing materials of your choice (color pencils, graphite pencils, watercolors, whatever you like!)Drawing skills of all levels welcome <3________
These sessions are free to attend and I want to keep them that way. If you want to support my work you can do so on Patreon 🙏🏽