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VOLUME 2 | NO 12 | 2009

VEKTOR MAGAZINE FOR EVERYONE

BLACK & WHITE ISSUE

THE INTERVIEWS: CHRIS PARKS OF PALE HORSE DESIGN WWW.PALEHORSEDESIGN.COM, ROD HUNT WWW.RODHUNT.COM,ADAM JARVIS OF VECTOR VAULT WWW.VECTORVAULT.COM, AND LUKE FELDMAN OF SKAFFS WWW.SKAFFS.COM

BACK IN BLACK 2 T-SHIRT EXHIBIT

WELCOME TO THE 12TH ISSUE OF VEKTORIKA MAGAZINE. THIS TIME WE CARRY THEME OF BLACK AND WHITE. IT’S REALLY AMAZING TO SEE THE ARTWERKS CREATED USING ONLY BLACK AND WHITE FROM OUR LOVELY FELLOW VEKTOR FIGHTERS. BLACK AND WHITE IS NOT DEAD!

SIMILAR CONCEPT WITH THIS CURRENT ISSUE OF VEKTORIKA, WE HAVE SOME IMAGES OF THE SECOND INSTALLMENT “BACK IN BLACK” T-SHIRT EXHIBIT LAST TIME. THIS EVENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY PALE HORSE (CHRIS PARKS) AND HYDRO74 (JOSHUA SMITH). SOME OF THE BEST DIGITAL ILLUSTRATORS AND DESIGNERS IN THE US AND EUROPE PROVIDED THEIR ORIGINAL, ONE - COLOR DESIGNS FOR A BLACK T-SHIRT. AWESOME!

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USA // WWW.PALEHORSEDESIGN.COM

AT VEKTORIKA YOU CAN CHECK OUT TONS OF

KILLER VECTOR ARTISTS FROM ALL OVER THE

WORLD...

VEKTORIKA | INTERVIEWVEKTORIKA | INTERVIEW

PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND TELL US LITTLE BIT ABOUT

YOUR BACKGROUND.

My name is Chris Parks (AKA Pale Horse) I am a freelance graphic designer and digital

illustrator with a small studio where I create my work and have been hosting gallery

exhibits for the past 3 years. I’ve been fortunate enough to work for some killer clients

in the apparel, entertainment and action sports market industries including: Iron Fist

Clothing, Vans, Nike, Etnies, Globe, Red Bull, The Cartoon Network and many more.

Some artists that have showed in Pale Horse gallery exhibits are: Kathie Olivas, Brandt

Peters, MunkOne, Maxx242, Hydro74, Brian Morris, 123 Klan, Tristan Eaton, Carrie Ann

Badde, Julie West, Bask Rob Schwager and many more.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

Tampa Bay Florida, USA


COULD YOU SHARE WITH US THE HISTORY BEHIND

WWW.PALEHORSEDESIGN.COM?

Pale Horse design originally started under a different name with myself and a partner

who is a tattoo artist. We mixed tattooing with a graphic design studio and hosted

gallery exhibits with artists that we were into. It was a killer concept and that’s how it

all started.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

I’m not religious, but it’s a Biblical reference. The ‘Pale Horse’ is the fourth horse in

‘the four horsemen of the apocalypse’ story in Revelations. The rider of the ‘Pale

Horse’ is said to be ‘Death’.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VEKTOR GRAPHIK?

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT IT?

The aesthetic you can achieve with the control and precision of the vector pen tool is

like nothing else. It’s definitely a labor of love and I am constantly trying to find ways

to improve my craft.


WHAT KIND OF VEKTOR SOFTWARES DO YOU CURRENTLY USE?

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CS4... Sometimes I bust out Corel Painter when I

want to experiment with more painterly imagery.

HOW DO YOU WORK FROM CONCEPT TO THE FINAL ARTWERK?

Often times I’ll gather a bunch reference of images on the desired subject. I have some

stock photo site accounts that help a lot for grabbing lots of reference. I bring the

images into Photoshop, chop ‘em up and build a basic visual that I like. Then I’ll print

out the montage large in a faint blue to use a basic guide to draw out the image the way

I want it. Then I’ll scan it back in and place it into Illustrator where I spend hours with

the pen tool, rendering it all out and coloring it up. If the piece is going to be used for

a canvas print, I’ll then place the .ai vector into Photoshop where I add paper textures,

patterns and burn in colors for a more organic aesthetic.

WHAT ARE THE PROJEKTS YOU ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON?

Been planning this huge t-shirt show with Hydro74 called ‘Back in Black 2’

(www.backinblackapparel.com) for the past few months. It’s the biggest exhibit I’ve ever

put together. 17 top t-shirt designers combining their skills for a live screen printing event

her in Tampa Florida. We want this to be the most badass and fun art exhibit / party of the

year. We’ve also been working hard on the website and online store element of the show,

so fans world-wide can grab these super-limited shirts from the exhibit. Unfortunately

this will likely be all over by the time you read this, but we’ll be posting tons of images,

interviews and video after the event on May 16th to check out.

I’ve also just launched an artist series, stock vector and fonts site called GoldenBlack.

(www.thegoldenblack.com) This site will be constantly updated with top-notch

illustrations and fonts from artists like Godmachine, Hydro74, Los Fokos, Brian Morris

and myself. Stoked to have this up and running.

Meanwhile, I’ve been designing pieces for Iron Fist, Globe, Hart & Huntington, Van Halen

and others. I also just got a couple t-shirts picked up by Design By Humans. The one

called ‘Rhanga’ is a collab with Jimyo and should be available now. The other ‘Gusoku’

should be available soon.

ANY FUTURE PROJEKTS YOU CAN SHARE WITH US?

Hmmm... No time in the schedule for planning new stuff yet :) I’m sure I’ll have a list of

shit right after the Back in Black 2 show is over and I can breath again.

ANY FAVORITES PROJEKT?

I recently created a zombie illustration for Iron Fist Clothing that was for a series of

women’s high heels. I love how they turned out and we are currently finishing up two

more monsters in the series to release soon. That was a fun one.


WHO ARE YOUR FAVOURITE ARTISTS OR DESIGNERS?

This changes regularly. Right now it’s Mike Giant, Usagrow, MunkOne, Maxx 242,

Hydro 74, Brian Morris and Godmachine

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Generally, my work is inspired by my love of tattoo art, Japanese culture and horror

movies. Also, book stores in Tokyo. It takes armed security to get me out of them

when I’m in Japan.

COULD YOU LIST THE 8 THINGS THAT INSPIRING YOU

IN YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS?

Energy drinks, stoner rock, my Mac, books, and magazines

ANY TIPS/TRICKS FOR VEKTORLOVER OUT THERE TO CREATE SUCH

A GREAT VEKTOR ARTWERKS LIKE YOURS?

When working with the vector pen tool, zoom, zoom, zoom way in and rock out the

details with a very fine stroke line, then switch it to the black fill. This is the key to get

good detail.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF VEKTORJUNKIE.COM?

I think it rules how you can jump on there and download all the magazines for free

and check out tons of killer vector artists from all over the world!

Great place for inspiration.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS INTERVIEW. ANY LAST WORDS...

Go check out www.thegoldenblack.com to grab some killer freebies.


Hellron // Italy // hellron.deviantart.com

VEKTORIKA | SHOWCASE

BLACK AND WHITE ISSUE

Nick Beaulieu // USA // www.behance.net/dbydisorderS. Robby Firmanto // Indonesia // www.robbiephung.deviantart.com

Done Dazzit // Indonesia // www.donedazzit.deviantart.comFredy Chandra // Indonesia // www.fredc2209.deviantart.com

thecleber // Indonesia // www.thecleber.deviantart.comMAD1 // UK // www.mad1-design.com

Jan Sperl // Germany // www.blog.rocka-graphics.deMaruciel // Indonesia // www.saturday-night-fever.deviantart.com

Relief Raputra // Indonesia // www.relyv.deviantart.com / www.retraartgraphic.blogspot.comRyannzha aka Rian Saputra // Indonesia // www.ryannzha.deviantart.com

Jan Richter aka CASU // Germany // www.casustyle.cominumocca/Nouval // Indonesia // www.inumocca.deviantart.com/

Ganzar Salata // Indonesia // www.ganzart.deviantart.comDanan Noviarso (gendon) // Indonesia

Sarah Tauhid // IndonesiaEka perdana // Indonesia // www.ky27.deviantart.com

Design Primitive // Indonesia // www.designprimitive.comDesign Primitive // Indonesia // www.designprimitive.com


UK // WWW.RODHUNT.COM


YOUR BACKGROUND.

I’m a London based Illustrator/designer who has built a reputation for retro tinged

Illustrations & detailed character filled landscapes with UK & international clients

in publishing, design, advertising & new media, for everything from book covers to

advertising campaigns, & even the odd large scale installation too!

Some of my many clients include Barclays, BBC, Computer Arts Magazine, Dorling

Kindersley, The Economist, FHM, Maxim, The Observer, Orange, Sunday Times &

Vodafone. I’m also currently Deputy Chairman of the UK Association of Illustrators.

The AOI was established in 1973 to advance and protect illustrator’s rights and

encourage professional standards. www.theaoi.com

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

Originally I was from near the rural town of Bridport in the UK county of Dorset. For

the last 12 years I’ve lived in Greenwich, London.


WWW.RODHUNT.COM?

I launched my first website in the year 2000 & taught myself Adobe GoLive to create

it. It was very basic compared to my current site having learnt a great deal about

web design over the years. Back then website portfolios were a relatively new idea,

but becoming increasingly important. It was obvious that not having one would

impact on getting commissions eventually. Looking back on it now, I wonder how

I ever promoted myself without the aid of internet & the easy access that gives

commissioners to sourcing artists.



HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?

Drawing on contemporary culture, retro-tinged, colourful & humorous.

I’ve always felt that it’s important to develop my own unique voice & to indulge their

personal interests in my work. As an artist it’s what will set you apart from everyone else.



I used to paint all my work & moving to Adobe Illustrator freed me from the manual

process. Being able edit, adjust colours & undo creative decisions easily has transformed

my creative workflow. And computers don’t leave paint all over your clothes.



I’ve always used Illustrator. Is there any other real professional choice these days?

HOW DO YOU WORK FROM CONCEPT TO THE FINAL ARTWORK?

All my work is produced digitally, but before I go near the computer I start doodling ideas

and compositions in an A5 sketchbook with a pencil or biro. These are very quick and

throwaway. Once I worked out the rough idea and composition & gathered any visual

reference I might need, I work on a larger finished pencil drawing, which I then use as a

guide for drawing the final artwork with a graphics tablet in Adobe Illustrator. I think it’s

important to keep the hands on feel with my work, despite producing the final artwork on

the computer.

COULD YOU TELL US THE CREATIVE PROCESS?

It’s important to give myself enough thinking & doodling time at the beginning of a

project before producing a finished rough drawing. That’s where the real hard work

is done & is the foundation of a great piece of work. After that, it’s producing the

final artwork in Illustrator & usually there’s not a great deal of change compositionally

from rough to final artwork.

WHAT ARE THE PROJEKTS YOU

ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON?

I’ve just finished the visitor’s site map for one or the UK’s major theme parks which is

very detailed & accurate. It was quite a challenging project & involved a lot of photo

reference & a site visit to get the feel right. It’ll be very satisfying to see the artwork

across the signage of the park & in the hands of all the visitors in the spring.

VEKTORJUNKIE IS A GREAT PLACE TO BE INTRODUCED

TO A WORLD OF TALENTED VECTOR

ARTISTS...



One of my favourite artists is American artist Edward Hopper & has been a big

influence on me. Just love how he lights & captures a scene. A few other illustrators

I like include Serge Seidlitz, Boo Cook, Russell Cobb, Mark Ryden, Gary Taxali, Gary

Baseman, Jon Burgerman. On the design front Non Format, Peter Saville & Mark

Farrow are just consistently great.


I’m currently illustrating a whole 32 page picture book for a major TV show on the

BBC, which is a really exciting project. It’s a huge amount of work & very detailed.

It’s the only project I’m working on for the next 4 months & will be in the shops in

September 2009.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Things that inspire me, in no particular order: Edward Hopper, comics, 2000AD/

Judge Dredd, pulp fiction covers, sci-fi, Terry Gilliam, Tim Burton, robot toys, retro

50’s/60’s/70’s advertising & graphics, architecture, animation, film, Mad magazine...

ANY TIPS/TRICKS FOR VEKTORLOVER OUT THERE TO CREATE SUCH A

GREAT VEKTOR ARTWERKS LIKE YOURS?

Keep a hand drawn feel by using a graphics table & try to not let the software dictate

your style. The computer is only another way of making a mark on the page after all.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WWW.VEKTORJUNKIE.COM?

It’s a great place to be introduced to a world of talented vector artists.


Get out there and get your work seen by as many people as possible. You should

never be afraid to show people your work. You maybe the best designer/illustrator in

the world, but if no one sees your work, you won’t get commissioned


Comolo // Indonesia // www.comolo.deviantart.comS. Robby Firmanto // Indonesia // www.robbiephung.deviantart.com

Darin Michau // South Africa // www.darinm.deviantart.comTimo Surya // Indonesia // www.marcotimone.deviantart.com

Butanen - Juan M. Carlzon II // ArgentinaChiara Attorre // Italy // www.ctrlzeta.com

Mandoko Pamungkas aka bauddesign // Indonesia // www.bauddesign.tk - www.bauddesign.itriss.com Pictoverse // Thailand // www.pictoverse.com

Kama // Indonesia // www.oxidizzy.com Kama // Indonesia // www.oxidizzy.com

Mahendra // Indonesia // www.mahend.deviantart.comaugene/augenedit // Indonesia // blog.its.ac.id/augenedit

Lukas Bischoff // Germany // www.artill.deLukas Bischoff // Germany // www.artill.de

Tri Kurniawan // Indonesia // www.treecore.vze.com Hendrik Ferdiansyah // Indonesia // www.coroflot.com/sahabatkemarensore

Mark Wasyl // USA // www.DropDeadSexy.netMark Wasyl // USA // www.DropDeadSexy.net


CANADA // WWW.VECTORVAULT.COM

VEKTORIKA | INTERVIEW

PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND TELL US LITTLE BIT

ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND.

My name is Adam. I am an artist living in Toronto, Canada. Somewhere along the

way I was seduced into a 14 year career in advertising. I worked my way up from

the bottom at well known agencies like Cossette, Weis, and The Hive Strategic

Marketing Inc. I have had the pleasure of building brands for the likes of Coca-

Cola, Miller Genuine Draft and Nestlé. However, my love affair with advertising has

certainly worn off as I have entered my golden years (36).


WWW.VECTORVAULT.COM?

I was looking for a vehicle to satisfy my love for design and art, but I just kept falling

back into advertising. Vector art helped me find my true passion: Inspiring people.

So for the past 2 and half years I have dedicated myself to build a community that I

would want to belong to myself.

WHAT DOES THE NAME MEAN?

The name Vectorvault comes from two words: Vector (my favorite file format) and Vault

(a place where you store things). Together they describe a destination for everything

that the world of vector art has to offer. The key to unlock it’s potential is summed up

perfectly in our tag line: “Your imagination is the combination”.

I LOVE TO LEARN ABOUT NEW ARTISTS. VEKTORJUNKIE

IS A GREAT RESOURCE...



WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VEKTOR GRAPHICS?


For me it’s the detail. I’m a huge fan of Adobe Illustrator. I like the flexibility that it gives

me to work with vectors. I can make changes quickly and never loose any resolution.

Vectors have a specific look and feel that is unique. I feel like I’m drawing on a piece of

paper sometimes because the format is so comfortable to work with.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER OF VECTORVAULT?

There are many. But the most important is the FREE daily download. Every day, we

rotate a new file for members only. In addition, we also produce daily posts with

helpful tutorials, artist profiles and interviews. We challenge ourselves to find the best

examples of vector art in the world and then bring them to our members.

This year we also launched the Vectorvault Store. There you will find vector collections and

premium illustrations at great prices (www.store.vectorvault.com).

In addition, we also launched an affiliate program which offers anyone a chance to earn

18% commission on the sales that they generate to the store (www.affiliate.vectorvault.com/

vectorvault-affiliate-program.php)


I freelance from time to time with a group of companies on projects for Coca-Cola,

Nestlé and several web based programs. However, my main focus now is building the

products for the store and running the main site. It keeps me very busy.

ANY FUTURE PROJECTS ON VECTORVAULT THAT

YOU CAN SHARE WITH US?

2009 is going to be very exciting. We’re launching a tutorial series created by Adobe

certified trainer Paul Kelly. We are currently developing a line of 3D stock art and even

a line of fitness videos aimed at getting your body in shape by using the environment

around you. The end goal is to tie all of our products and services into one community

site. One where members can upload content, share ideas and make connections. This

year, I think you’ll start to hear lots of great things about Vectorvault.


I have so many. But here are a few that really stood out in 2008: www.vectorvault.

com/2008/12/29/vectorvaults-best-of-2008/

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

People who say they are going to do something and then do it. I love innovators and

those who are doing things for other people. Every day I gain inspiration from my family. I

use that energy to try and get others excited about art and the people who create it.



I don’t have any tricks, but I can leave you with a tip: 2009 is a special year. For many, the

future looks uncertain. Some will “hope” that things get better and others will make it happen.

My advice is to set a goal and then pursue it with passion. Don’t stop until you reach it.

“Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working.” - Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)



WHAT DO YOU THINK OF VEKTORJUNKIE.COM?

Vektorjunkie is a perfect example. For many (including me), this is where inspiration begins.

When you see such a diverse pool of talent collected in one place, your creativity is

automatically activated. I love to learn about new artists. Vectorjunkie is a great resource.


Thank you. It was a pleasure speaking with you. I look forward to watching your projects

develop and I’m really glad that Vectorvault is associated with such a wonderful concept.

I wish you and your readers a year of good health, happiness and success.


Febria ‘kupinx’ Lazuardi // Indonesia // www.kupinx.tk Liz Ramos Prado // Peru // www.onemoreillustration.com

Stelios Spanoudakis // Greece // www.junkart.grAndi Rahmat // Indonesia // www.a-synchronize.deviantart.com

Said Achmad Mubarak // Indonesia // www.xait.deviantart.com Sebastian Rojas // Chile // www.flickr.com/deejaybass_art

Alfin “vinisvin” Debrata // Indonesia // www.vinismassive.deviantart.com Massimiliano Bertolini // Italy

Cristiano Siqueira - CrisVector // Brazil // www.crisvector.comCristiano Siqueira - CrisVector // Brazil // www.crisvector.com

Denny Sassen // Indonesia // www.dennysassen.deviantart.com MuxxiArt // Guatemala // www.musshi.deviantart.com

Chris Parks // USA // www.palehorsedesign.comChris Parks // USA // www.palehorsedesign.com

Agus Riyanto a.k.a. dylovastuff // Indonesia // www.dylovastuff.deviantart.com Christian C·rdenas // Ecuador

Jaime Cuellar // Spain // www.frontstudio.es Jaime Cuellar // Spain // www.frontstudio.es

Hezekiah AKA H3 // USARahmat “iwanrmpl” Kurniawan // Indonesia // www.izayyek.com

AUSTRALIA // WWW.SKAFFS.COM




YOUR BACKGROUND.

Luke Feldman, the creator of SKAFFS (www.skaffs.com) is an Australian artist who

creates for a multitude of platforms. Inspired by childhood experiences and a vivid

imagination, his illustrations and animations are distinctive with defined lines, elaborate

detail, and intensely vibrant colours. SKAFFS is a collection of work made up of art,

animation, games, books, giant vinyl adhesives, skate decks and collector toys. Luke’s

vast technical experience and skills developed working in numerous mediums. He

studied Visual Arts and Multimedia in Australia and has worked in the gaming, education

and animation industry. While the scope of his work is extensive, it is bound together

through his unique and dynamic style; a style that has led to a number of awards,

exhibitions and collaborations with high profile artists including Theodore Geisel and

Maurice Sendak and companies such as Disney, Coca-Cola, Facebook.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

I am originally from Warrnambool, Victoria. I spent most of my schooling in Geelong and

launched my career in Melbourne. Melbourne is definitely considered home to me.

COULD YOU SHARE WITH US THE HISTORY BEHIND WWW.SKAFFS.COM?

SKAFFS is a world made up of wonderfully weird and vibrant creatures and

environments. The name came to me one early morning. It is a play on the word

“scaffolding” as it represents the foundation for this fantastical world.

SKAFFS is a collection of vibrantly coloured artwork, giant vinyl adhesives, collector

toys, skate decks and other fun paraphernalia.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

SKAFFS is a word that came to me early one morning. It is a play on the word

“scaffolding” as it represents the foundation for this fantastical world.


Vektorjunkie is a cutting

edge design site that brings the latest trends to everyone...



Vector work can be used for multi-formats such as print, web, and animation. You can

create super clean lines and vibrant colours. The work can be easily shared with a wider

audience as opposed to an original piece of artwork.


Illustrator, PhotoShop, After Effects, Flash.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?

My style would be defined as vibrant, curvaceous, symmetrical with a sense of flow. I

often like to represent contrasts whereby a naive character may be surrounded by harsh

environments. I enjoy the challenge of adapting my style to different mediums. And having

had the chance to work in such a variety has definitely opened up opportunities to me.

HOW DO YOU WORK FROM CONCEPT TO THE FINAL ARTWERK?

Whether I am working on an illustration, animation or a piece of acrylic art, they all start

off as a sketch. Drawing plays a vital role in my whole process and therefore I practice

every day. I carry around my trusty sketchbook at all times. I never know when an idea

will pop into my head and often it is at the wee hours of the morning.

COULD YOU TELL US THE CREATIVE PROCESS?

If I am working on a digital piece, I scan the sketched image into my Cannon Scanner

and import the image into my Mac PowerBook. I then use Illustrator, Photoshop or

Flash to develop an illustration or animation. To avoid long hours of stress on my hands,

I use a Wacom INTUOS graphics tablet. It’s extremely satisfying to see a raw sketch

transform into a final piece of art, editorial illustration or animation.



I am currently working on my own animated series and that has been a really interesting

yet challenging experience. Interesting to see how it comes together with the story

creation, storyboards, animatics, but challenging with all the hurdles one has to

overcome to produce an animated series for television! I also continue to collaborate

with other artists and progressive companies to expand the SKAFFS product line.

ANY FAVORITES PROJEKT?

In 2008, I had the opportunity to design a 1-storey high booth at the MAC World

Conference in San Francisco. Working with Plasq (www.plasq.com) I was able to

design the booth with a jungle theme. Having the opportunity to see my designs

printed out so large and formed into furniture was an awesome experience.

Last year, my short film ‘Who Saved the Moon’ was featured as a finalist at the

International Independent Film Festival at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego. I

was asked to be a special guest to speak about my animated film. Since then, my short

film has been featured in various international film festivals. Check it out here: www.

skaffs.com/animation05.html

I am also a huge fan of the work of Theodore Geisel’s Dr Seuss. Last year I was asked to

exhibit with the work of Dr Seuss in Los Angeles and this was a huge honor for me. It was

such a successful sell-out show.

Last year I held a solo exhibition ‘Perpetual Kagemi’ in Melbourne. It was so great

to have such a huge turn out and positive response to my work. Collaborating with

Coothwork to film the show was also a great experience for me; Coothwork did all the

filming and editing, I did the music, and character animation and special effects. Check

it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCIxpYWdluk



I am currently preparing for multiple exhibitions in the next few months. I am also

running various book launches for my limited edition book “Chaff n Skaffs: mai and the

lost moskivvy” (further details at www.skaffs.com/chaff).

CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THE BOOK?

Mai is a young girl who never ventured too far from her home. When a lost mosquito

interrupts Mai’s sleep, her friend Chaff suggests they escort Moskivvy back home to a

faraway land. So begins a courageous girl’s voyage into a fantastic world that will kindle

readers’ imaginations. Encountering whimsical creatures along the way, this trio must

travel over land, sea, and sky.


I have always been a big fan of surrealism and artists such as Salvador Dali, Max Ernst

and MC Escher. Tim Burton’s dark and unique characters as well as his narrative style

are always inspiring. I have always been fascinated by Dr Suess’ quirky illustrations

and story telling. I’m also a massive fan of Asian art and culture.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

The idea of creating something from nothing to a finished piece of work, inspires me. My

bizarre creations are the result of the quirky little things that happen throughout my life.



My advice to aspiring illustrators would be to establish a style, practice, and stick with it.

Get involved in the local community and start exhibiting.

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Vektorjunkie is a cutting edge design site that brings the latest trends to everyone.


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Accomplished graphic designers, Pale Horse (Chris Parks) and Hydro74 (Joshua Smith) are back with a second installment of last year’s highly popular and internationally recognized “Back In Black” T-Shirt Exhibit with new artists, a new venue and an enhanced online experience. For the exhibit, some of the best digital illustrators and designers in the US and Europe will provide original, one- color designs for a black t-shirt, in their own distinctive styles. The designs will be showcased during a one-night only event on Saturday, May 16th, 2009 from 6:00 PM – midnight at the Czar’s Imperial Theatre in historic Ybor City, Tampa’s entertainment district. Created in 2008, the purpose of the “Back In Black” T-Shirt Exhibit is to introduce the public to a select group of digital artists who are behind our favorite t-shirts from popular apparel companies, bands and record labels, as well as to establish the t-shirt as a new medium for fine art. Artists line up include Maxx242, Munk One, ISO50, 123Klan, OG Abel, Tristan Eaton, Brian Morris, Ryan Smith, Hydro74, Pale Horse and many more, who design for companies like Nike, Target, Vans, Ecko Unltd, Sullen, Tribal Gear, DC Shoes, Burton, Element, Famous Stars and Straps, Lucas Arts, Upper Playground, Converse and Osiris, as well as countless music artists.

In this following pages, you could see some of the amazing one- color designs on black t-shirt with distinctive style. Great jobs Chris Parks and Joshua Smith! Will wait for another series next year.

www.backinblackapparel.com

PALE HORSE AND HYDRO74 PRESENT THE “BACK IN BLACK 2” T-SHIRT EXHIBIT

“17 of the best t-shirt artists showcase original, limited-edition t-shirt designs, screen printed on-site”

godiva wears hydro 74’s t-shirt from

www.backinblackapparel.comphoto by www.vektorjunkie.com

images and photos by www.backinblackapparel.com

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