“On the odd occasion (if you’re really lucky) you get a great client who really makes the project, that collaboration can be the perfect catalyst. However when it comes to putting on events, exhibition’s etc i like to collaborate as much as possible.”
“I used to only want to be thought of as an illustrator because most people I knew that called themselves artists were full of baloney. I guess I feel like if I’m working on commercial stuff then I’m working as an illustrator and if I’m sitting down to paint or draw just for the sake of making something then I’m working as an artist. Two hats, same skull.”
“The holy grail is to spend less time making the picture than it takes people to look at it.”
“I’ve had more than my fair share of non-payment and loss of artworks. Most galleries are run by morons who don’t give a fuck about selling your work. They’re way more interested in throwing an arty party every month than developing your name and collector base.”
“If something looks nice and the subject matter is ‘nice’, as much as people are drawn to it, the attraction tends to stop there. Equally with an image that works only to offend or confront the viewer will only really illicit one sort of response.”
“I can start with some sketches, drawings or paintings and rework the graphics on my computer or I start directly on my computer. There is not just ONE good way to make art.”
“Images are the midwives between experience and language. The miracle of image making, even a rudimentary scribble or doodle, is that it helps birth a story that holds countless memories and emotions.”
“If you are working with a client I you have put the client’s message across within your Illustration. However, when I paint or illustrate for exhibitions or self initiated pieces I love the thought of taking the viewer into a different surreal world.”
“There are different levels of success. You could be a recognised artist in your field, your art could be known throughout town, or even the country. I see my own success in baby steps. Reach for a goal, then hit it and create a new goal.”
“You always have to anticipate the trends instead of following them if you want to have some credibility with your target. And this, is our job.”
“’Images that are in public space that aren’t advertising reawaken a sense of wonder.”
“We approach our clients and colleagues with the utmost honesty and operate a ‘NO BULL SHIT’ policy both in an out of the office! Frankly we chose this line of work to pursue our dreams and creative vision, not to ‘BOSCH BOSCH’ wheel and deal.”
“It’s important to study other artists and absorb every piece of art that you love, and to BE influenced by it, but simultaneously, because all art is so personal, you need to be able to let go and trust yourself to do your own thing, no matter how good or shitty it may be, as long as it’s your own.”
“Different people get different things out of images. It doesn’t matter what it’s about, all that matters is how it makes you feel.”
“Even if you can’t draw, do a little doodle or rip an illustration from a magazine - these visuals will help bring your idea to life.”
