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.