Tell us what defines you as a person.

Wow, this is a tough one right from the get go. I think I have a really strong technical base with a desire to be creative and help other people reach their goals, These three things have shaped a lot of my journey so far

How did you found out about deviantART and why did you join the community?

I joined it a very long time ago when I was young, pretty terrible at anything art related, and was on a different little art community that made everyone wait days while art went through a manual validation process. I like it better here, everything is so instant!

When and how did you discover your passion for art?

I used to work as a software engineer making software for financial forecasts. People's eyes used to glaze over whenever I explained my job so I decided to study 3D and get a less boring one, and so I did!


What inspires you the most and when do you think your creativity is at its maximum?

I'm inspired by a lot of things, though I usually like a big technical challenge to get me started, and then try to be as creative with it as possible.

What do you think you'd be doing if you hadn't chosen this path?

Sitting in a basement writing more software that most people think is boring (me included!).

What do you think it's your most meaningful deviation and what makes it special? Does it have a story behind it?

Probably Jillian the Balloonist, because it was the first time I'd taken a character from concept to completion and been really happy with the outcome, even several years on.


Do you have any insecurities regarding your art?

Oh sure, everyone does. It's hard to find the sweet spot between being overly self-critical and convinced you're the bees knees. It's always good to get several opinions from people who know the medium well and are respected. Take an average of their opinions and it's usually a good place to work from.

Did art ever helped you to deal with your life problems?

It's hard to say. I was never naturally talented at art. I just kept pushing at it until I got better, but art was always a dream to aspire to rather than an escape for me.

What is the one thing you always wanted to do but never got a chance to?

Um, visit the Pyramids in Egypt. Here's hoping I'll still get there


A few words for our fellow artists?

Don't ever give up. No matter how much anyone thinks you suck. When I shared my art with my dad in my teenage years and he told me "It's a matter of fact that I have absolutely no artistic ability at all, and unfortunately you take after me". I didn't listen, and 10 years on I'm getting paid full time to be an artist.