What markets does your work appear in? Newspapers, magazines, galleries? How did that come about? All of those, though I think my work is most naturally for picture books (or animation). I like the problem solving aspect of editorial assignments as well. Galleries, its on a modest scale, or more accessible ones, group shows. That said, this is something I see pursuing more of in the future, perhaps, less commercial work – as a future goal. I am always getting tired of one “world” and wanting to crack another. How did it come about? I feel essentially that the right audience and clients will find you eventually if you are true to your own point of view. You can’t please everyone, so – stay the course with your own instincts, even if they may be pretty quirky. That’s all you’ve got to be unique and it’s important to remember that What tools do you use when you’re painting digitally? And why? I actually almost never paint digitally. I use photoshop more like print making – as simple layers
of analog elements. I always use a Wacom tablet, though actual drawing on it is kept to a minimum. I use photoshop and InDesign to plan out rough ideas or general assembling. I may do some color shifts, etc. I like to be able to move elements around easily, or extend a backround, etc. I also have a huge library of my own art elements organized on file. There are excellent digital brushes around now, but I rarely use them, I like the analog, organic feel more than faux effects. It can start to look artificial very fast, even with great tools and filters. The end result is not the same. I want to experiment more with an iPad pro though, it can be efficient, and certainly for animation, which I enjoy. For editorial assignments, I tend to work more digitally as time and flexibility is of the essence. Your Alice in Wonderland book is marvelous. How did the idea of mixed media, collaging mixed with watercolor come about?? Can’t say it was an “idea”, it just is what comes naturally to me. Those are the mediums I typically use. (Though I’m much less into watercolor these days). I like to play around with every art supply I can, in
