Diego
Best
Media:
Drawing, Illustration
Studio Location:
43-01 22nd St, Long Island City, NY 11101
Room/Studio#
120
Website:
Artist Bio:
Diego Best is a Queens-based freelance illustrator working in mixed media. He earned his BFA from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2020. Diego has collaborated with various ministries, denominations, and independent brands and startups. His creative goal is to write, illustrate, and publish original short stories that explore religious and existential themes while capturing the simplicity and beauty of everyday life.
Artist Statement:
Growing up in a devout Catholic household, my main source of entertainment and inspiration was manga, books, anime, cartoons, films, and music. When I began attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2016, I eventually discovered surreal painters, international comic book artists, and independent filmmakers who have profoundly impacted my aesthetic and message.
Therefore, inspired by the style of these modern storytellers, I started to experiment with rendering my drawings traditionally and painting those images digitally in class. By 2021, I invested in an Apple iPad and MacBook Pro to streamline the process.
My desire with my art is to create contemporary myths that point to objective truth, while sparking thoughtful and engaging conversation around spiritual matters.