Q: Originally from Japan what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Queens New York? A: I’m originally from Kagoshima, Japan. It is definitely the Deep South of Japan where the accent is as thick as pork fat. Currently I live and work in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. Every day I smell all kinds of spices, see vivid colors … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from New Jersey, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Brooklyn? A: I grew up in Brick, NJ, a South Jersey town near the ocean. Now I live and work in Brooklyn. I originally moved to New York to live in a diverse and creative environment and the creative and personal experiences I’ve had here are incredible. … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Taiwan, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Queens? A: Working in Queens allows me to conveniently connect to the art community and resources around Manhattan, but at the same time have more space (physically and mentally) compared to the crowded downtown. Also, the place I live is full of choices of Asian food, which I … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from America, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Toronto A: I was born in the States but my parents moved to Canada when I was 3 months old. I've lived in areas surrounding Toronto all my life and currently I'm located in North York—one of Toronto’s districts which is a little more suburban. I like how … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Bologna, Italy, what are some of your favorite things about living and working there? A: I like Bologna because it's full of historical and artistic stuff, and has an audience for contemporary illustration and comics. It's not too big and not too small, comfortable and human-sized, with friendly people. Q: Do you keep a sketchbook? What is the balance between the art you create … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Winchester, Indiana, what are some of your favorite things about living and working not far from your old hometown? A: I was born and raised on a small dairy farm an hour and a half east of Indianapolis, Indana. After Living in Cincinnati and then Los Angles, my wife and I landed back in Indiana 15 years ago to start a … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Mexico City, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Brooklyn? A: Having lived most of my life in an enormous city such as Mexico City, there is a certain intensity that I crave and that NYC fulfills. I find Brooklyn to be a perfectly balanced place where I’m close enough to all the wonders that New … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from New Jersey, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Woodstock. NY? A: I have lived in Denver and San Francisco as well. I think of myself as a city person but may have to recalibrate that image now that I've spent a decade here inWoodstock. NY. I miss the stimulation of the city and should get … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Denver, what are some of your favorite things about living and working there? A: I am a Denver native, I left town just long enough for a BFA and then moved back. Denver's got a great creative community, really wonderful museums and galleries and nice weather. Until fairly recently the cost of living was ok, it's been creeping up and reasonable … Read the full Story >>
They came a long way to get where they got to ... and they documented the journey with art. "Any social or political movement creates its legacy not just through what's written and spoken, but through the images around it," notes the AnOther blog, describing the exhibition "Feminist Avant-Garde of the 1970s" at the Photographers Gallery in London through January 2017. The expansive exhibition … Read the full Story >>
Editor’s note: With ICON9 The Illustration Conference on the horizon—four days 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. Robert Hunt will give a workshop on Thursday, July 7, at 10:40 am. InfoQ: Where are you from and where do you live and … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Missouri, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Brooklyn? A: Well, it is very stimulating and I never feel bored. I go to a lot of concerts, movies, and art shows that I don't think I would have access to anywhere else, and I get to ride my bike everywhere because I am pretty centrally located in … 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 live and work in upstate, NY. I really enjoy all the natural parks I'm surrounded by, and ease of movement that comes with living in a medium sized city. The best thing about where I live is its diversity and the culture that … Read the full Story >>
Brian Rea is probably best known in New York for the dozens of illustrations and drawings he produces each year for the New York Times. But this multi-faceted artist works across a dazzling array of media, from video art films to cut-paper 3-D illustration art to murals, environmental installations, and wearable art. Prior to decamping for the Golden State, Brian was art director … Read the full Story >>
Editor’s note: With ICON9 The Illustration Conference just a month away—four days 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. Gemma Correll gives a talk on ideas and inspiration on Saturday, July 9, at 3 pm.Q: Originally from the UK, what are … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from New Jersey what are some of your favorite things about living and working in the Garden State? A: It’s where I grew up, it’s familiar. My family and friends are here. And being so close to NYC (about 20 miles) there’s diversity in the culture and people. Q: Do you keep a sketchbook? What is the balance between art you … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Barcelona what are some of your favorite things about living and working traveling around? A: I decided to leave Barcelona because I realized I was able to work from anywhere. This discovery was mind-blowing for me. Suddenly I was able to move wherever and see the world, so I did. I moved to Bristol, then to Finland and now I’m moving … 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 Orange County, California (just outside the gates of the Real Housewives); now I live in Queens and work out of my studio in Brooklyn. I've pretty much centered my life around my work. I don't know that a lot … 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 Madrid, Spain, where I grew up, studied something unrelated to art and started working on corporate stuff everybody else seemed to care more than I did. Right before it was too late I got accepted at the School … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Ontario, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Maryland? A: I was born and raised in beautiful, cosmopolitan Toronto, Canada, surrounded by museums, galleries, parks, and countless phenomenal gastro destinations. In 2004 I moved to quaint historic Frederick, Maryland, an hour from both Baltimore and Washington DC. I absolutely love the friendly, arts-rich character of historic downtown Frederick. I live and … Read the full Story >>
