Some people tend to see art as a hobby. For me, it's work. And what are my hobbies?
I'm Nycka Nunes, a visual artist with a focus on photography, a degree in advertising, and in this text I'm going to tell you a little about my hobbies.
I started working when I was 5 years old. From a very young age, literature, music, and cinema were hobbies that I loved. And also spending time with my pets. These 4 interests have always been part of my life.
During my childhood and adolescence, I had a huge variety of pets. Cows, horses, guinea pigs, rabbits, Australian parakeets, goats, sheep, fish, and, of course, dogs. There were cats on the farm, but they weren't docile. They would come to eat, and then go about their own business. Cats as pets came into my life in 2011. Dogs, cats, and horses are the animals I love the most.
As a child, I studied piano, my great passion in music, but I stopped the course unmotivated because I didn't have a piano at home to study. I also studied ballet, recorder and acoustic guitar. The latter, when I was 14 years old. Of these experiences, only the piano attracted me.
As a child, I played soccer with the neighbourhood boys. I also played dodgeball with the boys and two other girls. At school, I avoided playing sports. I loved walking with my dog. Or without him. It was always more fun with him. I also love riding a bike. I recently discovered bikejoring and since I'm interested in having a large dog to accompany me when I go out to take pictures, it could be an interesting option to practice with him too. After stopping doing regular physical activities during the pandemic, I still haven't gotten back to my normal rhythm and I'm missing it. I think that just going to the gym would be boring. Things to do with my next dog excite me more. Something from the gym too, possibly weight training. I just don't want to do only that and limit physical activities to a closed space.
I'm researching the dog breed that best suits what I have in mind. At the moment, the Kuvasz seems to be my ideal photography assistant. I'm willing to launch the trend of acquiring dogs thinking about the behavioural characteristics of the breed, seeking alignment with the owner's lifestyle, and not just a cute appearance.
In addition, playing video games and attending cultural activities are other hobbies that I enjoy. And also cooking, when I can use my creativity to create recipes, or when I try recipes that I haven't yet tried. It's not something I like to do every day. I prefer to eat at good restaurants. But when creativity comes into play, I let it run wild.
I have several interests that I haven't put into practice yet, and I like to be open to learning about other possibilities. Share your hobbies in the comments. Maybe they'll inspire me or someone else.
Companies interested in promoting their products and services related to hobbies can read the "Maecenasship" page to find out how I can inspire new content on the subject.
Nycka Nunes