This US illustrator and author takes a pragmatic outlook…
Where did you grow up and how has this influenced your art?
I spent most of my formative years in Queens, New York, about a mile or so from Shea Stadium. All of these great book shops with vintage comics, magazines, and collectible posters were within walking distance, which really informed what I’m doing now.
Can you describe the place where you usually create your art?
I try to keep my art studio with consistent lighting as I work around the clock. The lighting situation should be the same every time whether it’s 9am or 3am. I have two work stations or drawing boards, with banks of overhead lights; a larger one 72-inch wide and a smaller one 60-inch wide. I like to keep a fish tank nearby – watching them swim around in the aquarium has a calming effect on me.
How has the art industry changed since you’ve been a part of it?
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