In an insightful interview with the Deutsche Pastel Gesellschaft, Viktoria Salma shares her thoughts on her favorite tools, the creative process, and the emotional journey of art. She highlights her preference for working with pastels, praising their versatility and the freedom they offer in creating expressive and detailed works. Salma also discusses the joys and challenges of her artistic practice, describing how the act of creation can be both deeply fulfilling and, at times, frustrating. She reflects on how self-portraits have taken on new meaning for her, particularly during the pandemic, as they have become a way to explore identity and self-reflection in times of isolation. This interview offers a candid glimpse into Salma’s artistic world, revealing the tools, themes, and emotions that drive her work.