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I am an illustrator/author .. I basically make pictures and think of ideas.
How did you get started in illustration, what is your background?
I had always enjoyed making pictures and eventually found out I could do it for a living ...either as an artist, illustrator, design, art director etc ... so I tried all of them.
Where did you study? Would you recommend your path to beginners in design/illustration?
I studied sculpture at the University of Utah ... I think the best way these days is to get educated online and go to meetup and maybe work as an intern.
What is a turning point in your professional career?
When I quit my job as an art director and became an illustrator ... it was a huge risk .. but well worth it.
What is your ideal work environment?
Sitting at a park bench or coffee shop ... studying, thinking of ideas and reading stuff completely unrelated to art/design.
Where are your favorite places in your city or outside?
In Utah .. I love being next to a waterfall in the mountains. In Buenos Aires .. I love walking down the streets and just absorbing all the stimuli.
Who are the designers and illustrators, colleagues in your city/country or outside you admire most?
David Carson ... he made me realize anything is possible and you don't need permission to like what you like.