Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I'm originally from Vancouver, Canada and am currently back in the West Coast after living in the East Coast of the States for the past couple years but will be moving to France this fall! Q: Do you keep a sketchbook? What … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I was born in Cologne, studied in different places (Istanbul; at the Bauhaus in Weimar; Linz, Austria) and now live in Passau, South Germany, with my girlfriend and son in a house where I also have my studio. Three rivers, including the … Read the full Story >>
Q: What are some of your favorite things about living and working in San Francisco? A: I’m from NYC but currently living in San Francisco. A great thing about San Francisco is that it’s pretty quiet (boring), so it’s easier to stay in and work than it is in NYC. Frankly, I will always be a New Yorker! Q: How and when did you … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from a Medieval city in Cambridgeshire, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in London? A: I am originally from a small city called Peterborough and, having lived and worked in London for the past 6 years, I am now temporarily back in Peterborough working on a residency. I enjoy Peterborough a lot and I find it makes … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Kent, UK what are some of your favorite things about living and working in nearby London? A: I love London—there is always something going on and it has a great community of illustrators and creative freelancers. I live and have a studio in South East London so don't have to deal with the hustle and bustle of the centre of town everyday, but … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from New England, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Brooklyn? A: I tend to say that I am from Philadelphia but in reality I was born in Connecticut, then lived almost equally in Texas, Philly, and now Brooklyn. There is a great art scene, galleries, and museums and all that, but meh… talking to friends in their … Read the full Story >>
Editor’s note: With ICON9 The Illustration Conference on the horizon—a weekend of art, discussion, performance, and plenty of talk in Austin, TX—the current roster for the Q&A is peopled with many of the exceptional artists making presentations during this biannual artfest. Richard Borge will be leading an AfterEffects Images in Motion workshop on July 7. Q: Originally from Madagascar, what are some of your favorite … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I’m from a small city in the Colombian Caribbean, and currently live in Bogotá. Here, I enjoy the cultural scene as well as getting inspired by the lively street life and being able to share this with my family and friends. Q: … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Korea, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in New York City? A: My favorite things have to be to be among the many artists in New York. I have connected with so many young, multicultural, passionate, purist artists over the years and have learned so much from them. Q: Do you keep a sketchbook? What is … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [ your current locale ]? A: I was born and raised in the eastern part of Los Angeles. I haven’t moved far from where I was born—my studio is literally only about a 15 minute drive from the hospital. I don’t know if it’s cliché to say this … Read the full Story >>
Editor’s note: With ICON9 The Illustration Conference on the horizon—a weekend of art, discussion, performance, and plenty of talk in Austin, TX—the new roster for the Q&A is peopled with many of the exceptional artists making presentations during this biannual artfest. Reminder: if you were thinking of submitting work for the animation / motion graphics screening, the deadline is tonight at midnight! Q: Originally from … Read the full Story >>
When It came to my attention that Martha Rich is in a 2-person show opening this week, I emailed to invite her to do a Q&A for DART. Here’s what happened: Q: Martha, you seemed like such an LA girl before moving to the City of Brotherly Love. What do you like best about Philly? In what ways is it most different from LA? Is it … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Cambodia and China, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Barcelona? A: Both my parents are refugees from Cambodia and China. I was born in Barcelona, the city where I live now. It’s a comfortable city, a place where you have everything you could possibly need. But I like to travel to other places from time … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]?A: I'm originally from the middle of Long Island, I then moved to Baltimore for art school [MICA], and I've been living in Brooklyn since 2013. I love that there's somehow an endless supply of activities here and you can get ice cream … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Britain's North Country, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Cambridge? A: I am from Yorkshire and left to go to University in London to study painting at Chelsea School of Art at the tender age of 19. I now live in Cambridge where I also have a studio. I love Cambridge for its cultural richness, … Read the full Story >>
Q: A native of Brazil, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Belo Horizonte? A: Living as an artist and illustrator in Brazil is somewhat challenging. When I first started, everything was a struggle, from finding the right resources (quality materials to work with), books, education, etc. It has forced me to be creative and work with the scarce … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from New York, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in New Orleans? A: New Orleans is such strange and interesting place. There’s a lot of heat and violence but also a lot of festivity and piety. It’s very old, and eccentric, and it looks like you’re in Europe, but also Haiti and Alabama at the same time. Q: … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I’m originally from Southern California, first generation Mexican-American, but I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and call Oregon and Washington my home. I’m currently living in the Midwest. I have a studio in my home that I share with my … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from the Phillipines, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in California? A: I was born in the Philippines and moved to Los Angeles when I was three; I've lived in or around LA ever since. I love living in here because there are so many things to do and so many different kinds of food to eat. Also, … Read the full Story >>
Q: What are some of your favorite things about living and working in Southern California? A: I was born there, and live in Topanga, which is a secluded canyon ten minutes from the beach where I love to explore. I have my studio and sculpture workshop at home. When I'm not working there I have a 30 minute drive to the animation studio I … Read the full Story >>
