Sensuous Soulstar: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with AVENUE. I’m very excited, and want to just jump right into the questions. So, how long have you been creating skins and shapes, and was this your first venture, or did you try your hand at something else first? Brox Riaxik: First off, I would like to thank AVENUE for the opportunity to be a part of such a great experience. Thank you. I have been making skins for just about 5 years now. Before SL® I had no experience in texture design. I am lucky enough to have received tips from a bunch of great people in SL, without them I couldn’t have reached the point I am at now! SS: What was it that led you to get into designing skins and shapes? Was there a lack of quality skins/shapes in the market for men, or were you possibly looking to add more variety for men to choose from in their look? BR: Simple! The fact is that when I started SL, just about every male looked the same. So, I decided to make it a goal of mine to help others find a look to fit the avatar they wanted to create. It is great when someone tells me that I helped them create the perfect avatar. SS: Nothing better than a problem solver! Now let’s jump back to the beginning for a second. I love to hear the “how I ended up in SL” stories, so please share how you found out about it and ended up here?
BR: Honestly I first came to SL because of the casinos, something I know a lot of us miss! But more importantly, I really got hooked on the creation aspect of SL. To me, it is truly amazing, and there is no other place like it. It is the only place that allows you to build your dreams without paying thousands of dollars to do so. Thanks SL! SS: Tell me a little about the history of DNA Cloning Facility. How long have you been in business and what do you credit to the success of the brand thus far? BR: DNA Cloning Facility started January of 2010. The brand itself has gone through two shops already because of the expanding skin line I am trying to develop. To be honest, I really can’t say it’s a success yet. It has grown a bit in a year, but still there is so much to do to be considered a success. I do want to thank all the supporters out there who pass on the good word for the brand. Thank you! SS: Let’s talk inspiration for a minute. Who or what inspires your looks? Do you pull from any real life looks, or do you try not to imitate real life? I think we tend to underestimate just how many looks there are for men, and just how much goes into creating just the right look for men as well. Where do you find that you pull the most inspiration from, or is it strictly just whatever looks that you feel you’d want as a man? BR: Well my inspiration comes from my