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I'm Mila, and even as a child, my drawing style was very free and different from that of many others. I've been drawing since childhood, working primarily intuitively, playfully, and with a zest for life. I've always used bold, bright colors, unexpected shapes, and focused on the joy of the process.
Especially during my youth, I was held back by frequently comparing myself to other artists—to what seemed better, cleaner, or more perfect than what I had created. This often led me to try and refine my style, not because it felt right to me, but because I believed it was how it had to be.
Looking back, I know that while I learned a lot through self-criticism and it motivated me in a certain way, it also distanced me from myself. It was a restless striving that left little room for my creativity and led me down dead ends rather than helping me progress.
Only when the comparisons with others subsided somewhat did something begin to change in my art. Not suddenly and not consciously, but step by step. I realized that I liked the works best that were created spontaneously and didn't follow any ideal. The moments when I let go of the pursuit of perfection were precisely those in which ideas could develop more freely and my art truly reflected me—not what I had previously thought I had to be.
This realization became particularly clear to me when I started drawing more again during my studies. For the first time, I worked digitally and bought a small iPad, without really knowing where it would lead me. I often drew in the evenings or during lectures – not with a specific goal in mind, but simply to find a balance.
While my studies focused heavily on nutrition and theory, I often lacked creative flow and space for self-expression. Drawing became a place where I could reconnect with myself. During this time, I rediscovered my creativity. My style also changed, shaped by the experiences, impressions, and breaks of the past few years (and that's precisely what made it vibrant).
Mijosurf emerged from this playful freedom – my fashion and poster brand, where my art could come to life. It reflects my deep connection to the ocean, to water, and to the sports that accompany and inspire me.
Mijosurf was able to grow precisely because there was no pressure to be perfect. The brand arose from pure curiosity and the space I gave myself for free expression. I never could have imagined that this would lead to actual orders, great feedback, and its own unique story.
Through Mijosurf I realized that I don't have to be perfect - that my style can be playful and dynamic and that my designs don't have to follow any fixed guidelines or structure, but can be created by myself.
I still completed my bachelor's degree in nutrition – out of respect for the time and energy I had invested in the program. At the same time, I never would have imagined that I would find myself so deeply connected to my art during that period, and that today I print my art on posters and clothing and share it with others.
Today I know: My strength lies in the fact that my art is different. My playful style, the hand-drawn lines, the vibrant colors, and the deep connection to the ocean appeal precisely to the people who share this love with me.
