Los Angeles Firm Inc. Magazine March/April 2016 | Page 98

LOS ANGELES FIRM INC MAGAZINE MARCH / APRIL 2016 How do you come up with characters, I mean how does one vision these types of subjects? Sometimes I choose non-commissioned subjects because I see something in the image that inspires me. It may be an expression, a pose, distinctive features or a funny or potentially funny situation. Obviously it makes sense to use figures that are internationally recognizable and political figures are always in the news, they are well known, they create hilarious situations or get themselves into messes that make for good illustrations. Political satire is also a historical tradition. People except it and it’s popular all over the world. I will also say this. I am an up and coming artist and my work needs exposure so I have used that to my advantage. If the image goes over well and is spread over the internet, I stand to benefit from it as far as recognition goes. There are times though that I want to make a particular statement or just do something out of artistic expression which may not be as popular but is more self gratifying. I often start with an image with no particular direction in mind. I let the piece lead me where it will. I seem to do better this way than trying to plan things out too much. Many times, the final result is a total surprise to me as it sort of takes on a life of its on.