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Today, we’re going to Philippines for some cool interview with digital graphic artist named Romel V. Belga who loved surrealism and photo manipulation very much. He is also one of my Behance most talented buddies. Meanwhile, those who have missed the previous interview I made with Drfranken: Spanish Digital Illustrator & Designer, click here to read full interview.

Briefly tell us little bit about yourself and what you do?
I’m Romel “Boiberds” Belga. A fine Arts, major in Visual Communication and Design. I’m a graphic artist here in the Philippines. I’m an artist in a lot of ways, I love Creating and visualising new ideas of piece of Art. I play drums with my band “BLANKO” when I’m not working, I really love listening to different kinds of genre, I use Music as my tone in creating a piece of art.

Where do you source for good inspirations?
My major inspiration/influences are the surreal digital artists, as well as the surealists painters. I began to evolve my own style by first copying the style of those i admire.

How is your frequent design working process like? how long would it takes to finish?
Starting with a cliche idea and finding the right photos and elements which I think will fit into my design.
Either starting point probably moves toward the other, but they won’t likely end at the exact same place.
Combining all the elements that I think will fit in the artwork that Im doing. Just perfectly ajusting all the colors, lightings and shadows of the photos to make it more attractive and looked as one. For personal works there is no rule, if I have a strong idea and a clear final vision I can finish it in 1-2 days, as it was for my series. From the time I start my art piece I work with the music, I listen to it while working. It all affects how I design.

Can you tell us which are your most favorite artwork and why?
I would say, “Baby come back” the man with the island in his head. I created this piece based on my experience. Haha! I just like it for now, but maybe in future it might change my perspective as I like trying new things.

How did you improve the skills and ideas in your drawing techniques?
You might have heard of it before but really, practice makes perfect. I usually play around the design I’m working on. Trying different things until I get what I exactly want. There’s nothing wrong with it and you will be able to learn a lot from it. The key is to get out of your comfort zone.

What are the softwares + hardwares you currently use to create the artworks?
Mainly I just use Adobe Photoshop, it is the program with the most possibilities for configuration, adjustments and tools.

Tell us about your mentor or idol?
The first person comes in my mind is Peter Jaworowski all though his style is different from mine. All his works are just amazing, so clean, organized and highly conceptualized. Its just awesome! Here’s the link to his works hejz.com and I understand that Jaworowski is been interviewed by you before which makes me feels this interview to be such an honor to be featured at EsharkDesign.

What are your coming projects? and what are your goals or future plans for your career?
Right now im still doing my new artwork, you may check out my links for updates shadowness.com/boiberds and behance.net/boiberds. Just like the wish of most of us, I wish to be known worldwide. Definitely, I will continue creating digital/Surreal artworks, continue growing and improving more and more in this field that i have chosen.

What are the biggest achievement you’ve achieved so far?
Hmmm.. Right now my works had been featured in different sites such as shockblast.net, digitalartserved.com, art-spire.com and I’ve done some interviews in online magazines.

If you’re not a designer/illustrators, what will you possibly be by now?
I would’ve concentrated in the band I’m in right now.

What sort of advice you can share to young designers and illustrators out there?
Take it easy. Learn by the rules. Once you know it by heart, blend them until you have your own signature style that everyone will recognize. Just do what you love, and love what you do! make that creative juices flow in your works!

Lastly, me at esharkdesign.com would like to say thank you very much again for this interview and wishing you all the very best! to finalize, I leave the last words for you.
Thank you for this great opportunity. I had fun answering such questions and hope to do this again in the future.

Those who interested more of Romel’s graphics work, you may visit his official portfolio site shadowness.com and Behance.net. Romel can be contacted via boyberds@yahoo.com. Happy reading the interview and don’t miss coming interview by subscribe to my RSS Feed! or simply follow me on Twitter.

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Holaa.. how you guys been doing, hoping all just good. Today, we’re going all the way to Madrid, Spain for some cool interview with digital illustrator and also a computer programmer named Drfranken who loved dark art very much. Those who have missed my previous interview with Kevin Roodhorst, click here to read full interview.

Briefly tell us little bit about yourself, and what you do?
I started my carrier in the world of digital illustration, after finishing my studies as a computer programmer, but my passion for art and design came since childhood. My father was a great artist. He painted using all sorts of techniques such as oil, charcoal, pencil, watercolor. My mother also paints very well and loves arts very much. For several years, I experimented with different techniques, tools and media and now I’m more focused on the digital art and my current job is software developer of electric engineering.

Tell us your typical or daily source of inspirations?
I am inspired by everything around me, the cinema, the street, internet, and especially the dark environments and black color. I’m a fan of dark art.

How is your frequent design working process like from scrath to the final artworks?
Every project I do is divided into several phases, first step is to study each project and collect as much information as possible by looking through related images, text, references and shoot some pictures. Once we have a clear idea, I usually select a techniques which I will use for such combination of a 3D element, photo retouching, vector, airbrush, etc.. The creative process and production will usually starts from here. If you perform a preliminary study of the project, it is a lot easier to adapt for customer delivery at the end process. Before conclude, I will seek an adequate lighting elements to the overall scene and finally chose a proper name that best suits your art piece.

How you improve the skills and ideas in your digital drawing techniques?
The best way to improve your skills is practice and experimentation. I love experimenting with new codes and software. Create textures, enhance details, etc..

Tell us which are your most favorite artworks among many of your creative art piece and why?
The truth, is that each piece has special meaning for me and I give them the same importance. Each was performed at a different mood and I like that way.

Tell us what is your favorite softwares and hardware you currently use?
I use many software programs and I’m developing tools for the creation of certain effects. For the 3D and rendering, I use C4D and 3D Max. For the composition of the pieces and some effects, I´m using Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, etc. As for the hardware , Wacom Intuos Tablet, Mac and as well as Windows.

Tell us about your mentor or idol?
I’ve always found exceptional the work of Salvador Dali, an inexhaustible source of inspiration.

Do you have any up coming projects you want to share with us?
and tell us your goals for your career?We are currently working on some projects with clients and a few surprises that will be arriving soon…

What is the biggest achievement you’ve achieved so far?
Devote myself to what I love, digital art and software programming.

Now comes to my favorite question.. If you’re not a digital illustrator or designer today, what will you possibly be by now?
I think the answer in my case is pretty easy, since my current job is computer programmer and software developer for combined cycle power plants and other type of energy plants such as eolic parks and hydraulic plants; if not devote myself to this, I think I would devote to other thing in relation to my true passion, the art and creativity.

Any advice or tips you like to share for junior designers and illustrator out there?
I think the best advice I can give is that they are perseverance in their work and to strive to improve every day a little more.

Lastly, me at esharkdesign.com would like to say big thank you for this interview and wishing you all the very best! and to finalize, I leave the last words for you..
Thank you very much for this fantastic interview. I wish you all the best and a creative future with EsharkDesign.

For those who interested more of Drfranken’s creative art piece, you may visit his official portfolio site nastplas.com. Hope you guys have happy reading the interview and don’t miss coming interview by subscribe to my RSS Feed! or simply follow me on Twitter. Get inspired!

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Hi everyone! If you are following from my previous Interviews with one young designer from Lithuania, today, we’re going to have another interview with another highly talented + young designer who came from the land of the Dutch, Netherlands. Let me introduce to all, this talent comes by the name Kevin Roodhorst, a 19 year old digital graphic artist who likes to experiment different graphic effects on photographed subjects using Cinema 4D to make 3D objects with creative light effects and renders.

Lets read on the full interview after the jump..

Briefly tell us little bit about yourself and what you do?
I started to work with the Adobe software when I was 15 years old. At first, I was following some tutorials over the internet and I enjoy looking at the creative works made by other designers. I started made various cd covers and posted it online on some websites, and as the result I was getting many positive responds. While at the age of 17, I’ve got my first paid assignment, and it’s a poster for a kick-boxing competition. Now I’m 19 and I’ve worked for 22 different night clubs doing their promo flyers, posters and banners. As of today, I’m enjoy what I do and I’m also featured in four Design Magazines; Advanced Photoshop, Digital Arts, Publish, Computer Arts Magazine. I also made some drink and tobacco labels.

Where did you usually source for good inspirations?
Frankly, my inspiration mostly came from the internet, movies and the way how other designers creating their art pieces. Also graphic sites and blogs such as; Abduzeedo, Behance, DeviantArt, Designflavr, DesignYouTrust, FromUpNorth, TutorArt making designers inspired all the time.

What is your frequent design working process like? and how long would it takes to finish?
Firstly, I need to get some fresh inspiration for my new project. Usually, I gathered stock photos over the internet or else using my own photos, then later on I will proceed with the process of cutting out the objects, putting them together and adding several creative lights and color effects to get some juice out of it. And lastly, a nice title for the project.

Can you tell us among many of your creative art piece, which are your most favorite one and why?
My most favorite creations are Ancient Rituals, Abstract Africa, Imagination and Secrets Of Egypt. Because of the colors, composition and the feeling I get when I look at those art pieces.

How did you improve the skills and ideas in your digital drawing techniques?
To improve your skills is to practice and practice and practice very often, also I love lots experimenting on the techniques.

What are the softwares + hardwares you currently use to produce your such magnificent art?
I’m using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Cinema 4D. Cinema 4D mainly is for rendering and other 3D objects. As for Illustrator are used for lines and other drawing effects. While Photoshop to put everything together like shadows, lighting effects, colors and finishing touch. Hardware: 24inch screen and a Wacom Bamboo.

Tell us about your mentor or idol?
The work of Peter Jaworowski is really amazing, very inspiring. http://www.behance.net/thehejz

If you don’t mind telling us again, what are your coming projects? and what are your goals or future plans for your career?
Well, when I finish my study, I’m planning to get a work with an advertising agency and putting more time into my personal projects as a freelancer.

Beside of your creative artworks has been published into Advanced Photoshop Magazine, What are other biggest achievement you’ve achieved so far?
My biggest achievements are definitely the magazine features. Advanced Photoshop, Publish Magazine and Digital Arts Magazine.

If you’re not a designer/illustrators, what will you possibly be now?
Difficult question! I think I might be a computer technician.. ha! ha! Well, that’s what I did before my graphic design studies.

What sort of advice you can share to young designers and illustrators out there?
Practice a lot, watch tutorials on the internet and believe in yourself and focus on what you want the most. Lastly you have to always keep the motivation at a higher level.

Lastly, me at esharkdesign.com would like to say thank you very much again for this interview and wishing you all the very best! to finalize, I leave the last words for you.
Thank you again for this opportunity. I wish you all the best and good luck with esharkdesign.com.

There you go guys.. hope you all enjoy the interview and to those who interested to see more of Kevin’s creative art piece, you may visit his official portfolio site kevinroodhorst.com. While those who have missed previous interviews with, Rokas Mezetis, read full interview here!

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Hi guys! Today, we’re going to have an interview with one talented + young designer from Lithuania. At first, seeing all his art piece makes me wonder that the artist have such great talent with wide experience, but eventually he is just 18 years old.. man.. it probably took me twice his age to get similar skills he has now.

I introduce to all.. Rokas Mezetis, I can assume that Rokas is one of very talented digital artist for sports illustrated that you’ve never heard before.. Read on the interview after the jump.

Briefly tell us little bit about yourself and what you do?
Hello, my name is Rokas Mezetis. I am 18 years old digital artist working under creative identity of Romen. I live, study and work as a freelance graphic designer in my hometown Klaipeda, situated in the west part of Lithunia by the Baltic sea shore. I like sports, especially basketball, movies and all sorts of art.

When you first started got interested into art and design?
Actually, it was my best friend Tadas, who introduced me to digital graphics when I was 14 years old. He showed me this amazing software called Photoshop and taught me some basic stuff. At first we were playing with liquify filter and making forum tags, but later, we moved on to bigger canvas. Eventually digital graphics became my hobby and it would be wonderful if this hobby would turn out to be my profession later on in life.

Describe to us briefly of what’s your typical day of work.
Since I am still at school, studying for my A levels, a usual day starts by getting out of my bed and going to school. After school I often get some rest at home and do the everyday chores. I am working as a freelance graphic designer, so I spend my evenings either working on some sort of projects or sometimes being lazy or watching movies.

If you don’t mind telling, where do you usually source for good inspiration?
I usually find all that I need at Abduzeedo, DeviantArt and Behance messages keeps me informed about all the amazing artwork of fellow designers so it‘s quite enough for me to get inspired. Music and nature is also a great way to get inspired.

Can you tell us among many of your creative art piece, which are your most favorite one and why?
It‘s so hard to chose one, but I think my selection would be the “Dwight Howard“ ADIDAS wallpaper. The creation process was very interesting because I used a lot of new techniques and the final product had a lot of positive comments about the piece, so it looks like a successful wallpaper.

Once you start working on a piece or design work, what is your frequent working process like?
I usually start with a rough sketch. First of all I make myself an image with no effects or small detail, just to know where thing will be and how should the composition look. After I‘m happy with the “sketch“ I start working with the detail. I think that the most important part of an image is lightning, so I spend a big part of my time working with lights and shadows as the final stage of the creative process.

How did you improve your design work and techniques?
In the beginning I was making forum tags and posting them at some sport forums to receive comments, critique and advice. That was really helpful at that time. I used to read tutorials at different websites, but I never followed them, because that seemed to be pointless. Instead, I tried to use and apply all the knowledge I gained from the tutorials for my personal artwork. That and experimenting by myself led me to where I am now and there are still plenty of space for me to improve.

What are the softwares + hardwares you currently use to produce your such magnificent art?
I use a single desktop computer with windows7. I work with Photoshop to fulfill my ideas and sometimes cinema4d to make some 3d resources. I also have a Wacom Bamboo tablet which helps me a lot.

If you don’t mind telling us again, what are your coming projects? and what are your goals or future plans for your career?
Nothing in specific really. I have stared working on new wallpaper and a mate painting so these may be the new images from me. I am also think about Evoke and my entries for the new art pack. My goals for the new future are to update my portfolio with some strong artwork and to create a professional personal image for myself.

If you’re not a designer/illustrators, what will you possibly be now?
I would be the same student, but with way less creativity and colors in my life. Computer graphics helps me to relax and express myself in great ways, so it would be boring without it.

What sort of advice you can share to those young designers and illustrators out there who are just started their carrier?
I don‘t know if I‘m experienced enough to provide advices, but never the less I will. No matter what people say and how bad situation looks, just keep reaching your goals and prove that these people were wrong about you. Keep working and experimenting and you will be good in no time.

Lastly, me at esharkdesign.com would like to say thank you very much again for this interview and wishing you all the best! to finalize, I leave the last words for you.
It was my pleasure, thank you for the opportunity. For my final word I would like to wish all the best for esharkdesign.com, and to all fellow readers and designers.

Those who interested to see more of Rokas’s creative art piece, feel free to drop by at Rokas’s Behance portfolio site. While those who have missed previous interviews with another young digital artist, Ee Venn Soh, read full interview here!

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Hi folks!
Today, we’re going to have another interview for another great inspiration, this time I’m lucky that I’ve manage to have an interview with one self-taught designer coming from my country, Malaysia. I introduce to all.. the young talented Malaysian designer named Venn.

Briefly tell us little bit about yourself and what you do?
Hi, my name is Ee Venn Soh (1986b. Malaysia). I am a self-taught designer which I work under the creative identity of EIII. I just finished my university study in Computer Science and will be venturing into UX / Front-End, Interactive Designing and Software Development. At the moment, I will be doing an internship with a big advertising firm in KL and next year 2010, I will be working in one of New Zealand’s most reputable and high-awarded studio, Resn. Everything seems pretty smooth-sailing for me.

When you first started got interested into art and design?
I can’t really remember when I really start doing artworks.But I could remember I were inspired by the vast possibilities and imagination an artwork can bring to the audiences. I think it is really amazing how an artist can execute their ideas and concept within an image.

Describe to us briefly of what’s your typical day of work.
Study + Study + Study were what I have been doing before that. My formal education has greatly interfered with my learning. As a computer science student, a logical and analytical mind is a must. It is kind of hard to find a balance between computer science and my self-taught designing. However I do manage to squeeze some time for my passion. I will spend some time reading articles and design-related articles. Constantly absorbing what is happening around the industry and learning from the top leaders in the market. Once a while during the weekends, I will try my hand on some experimental pieces. But now university is over so do expect more works from me!

If you don’t mind telling, where do you usually source for good inspiration?
You may find these interesting.. ffffound, dropular, formfiftyfive, typeneu, typojungle, welcometohr, lovelypackage and butdoesitfloat

Can you tell us among many of your creative art piece, which are your most favorite one and why?
There aren’t any “most” or “less”. I love every single one equally. However, I could say the one that is pretty unique and fresh if compare with the rest - “Silver Maiden”. It is another collaboration between me and very talented Poland photographer Piotr. I tried to keep things small and minimal to prevent from overwhelming the main subject. I added the red lips to compensate the monotonous silver grey. It is always nice to work on nice photo. It gives me borderless creativity inputs.

Once you’re start working on a piece or design work, what’s your frequent working process like?
I would normally spend some time thinking and crafting my ideas for the piece. I will get the necessary resources needed for my execution. I start by cleaning up the photo and do some tones adjustments. Next, I will perform photo manipulations to get all my photo stocks in place. Followed by adding shapes, lights and colors around the piece. Lastly, with everything blend into place I will do some final detailed changes and an overall tone adjustment.

How did you improve your design work and techniques?
Constant experimenting and study across tons of different artworks with different styles and genres.

What are the softwares + hardwares you currently use to produce your such magnificent art?
Photoshop and illustrator. I am currently running on a 4GB ram, 256 mb graphics laptop. I will be getting another mobile monster soon with 8GB ram and 1 GB graphics laptop. I am a PC guy.

If you don’t mind telling us again, what are your coming projects? and what are your goals or future plans for your career?
Yup, as I mentioned earlier above I will be doing an internship in Malaysia and work in New Zealand. Preparing myself and dreaming of becoming the next digital superhero!

If you’re not a designer/illustrators, what will you possibly be now?
Most likely studying chemistry and become a chemist just like my dad and brother.

What sort of advice you can share to those young designers and illustrators out there that are just starting their carrier now?
Stay in love in with what you believe. Hold on to your ineffable feeling of affection towards arts. Stay hungry for knowledge.

Lastly, me at esharkdesign.com would like to say thank you very much again for this interview and wishing you all the best! to finalize, I leave the last words for you.
Thanks for the interview. “Being passionate in what you love.” It is the most powerful tool in everything and all aspects of life.

Those who interested to see more of Venn’s creative art piece, feel free to drop by at Venn’s Behance portfolio site, most of Venn’s artwork sure will break your jaw.. and wish you all having great time reading the interview.. more interviews coming soon. Those who missed previous interview with Ricardo Nobre, click here to read the full interview, those are newbie here, might just like to subscribe to my RSS Feed!..

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Hi everyone! once again as promised, I’m proudly present another talented designers for some fresh and useful interview for you all to get some inspiration. Ricardo Nobre is a digital artist from the land of ‘Soccer King’ Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Eshark Design is proud to have Ricardo as our November interview guest.

Read on the interview after the jump..

Briefly tell us little bit about yourself and what you do?
My name is Ricardo Nobre, I’m 33 years old and I am manager in a jewelry store here in Rio de Janeiro and also have passion for art.

When you first started got interested into art and design?
Well, since my childhood I always drew with pen and paper but my encounter with digital art especially with Photoshop mostly happened just twenty months ago when I needed to make a banner for the jewelry store where I work. Since then I never gave up this wonderful software called Photoshop.

Describe to us briefly of what’s your typical day of work.
Well, as I’ve mentioned earlier, I worked ten hours a day at the jewelry store weekly. For this reason I have very little time to dedicate myself into digital art and creating new artworks, however when I got some free time I try to get my hands for creating new works. I love it and really enjoy what I can do playing with Photoshop and was hoping that one day I have more time to devote into digital art.

If you don’t mind telling, where do you usually source for good inspiration?
Inspiration is everywhere, inspiration is actually around you, on the street, cloud, flame, movies, magazines, within all directions which you look closely you will see good inspiration. Of course, the great artists also bring us some good inspiration, but a watchful eye can see inspiration in almost everywhere.

Can you tell us among many of your creative art piece, which are your most favorite one and why?
This one is quiet hard to answer.. Each of new design work is always my favorite. I always learning something new in every new design work that I develop. But of course I had one job that is kind of special for me as it is a very clean working and has a sense of really cool movement. This work I’m refering is entitled THE BIKER.

Once you’re start working on a piece or design work, what’s your frequent working process like?
Well, my creative process does not follow any rules. Sometimes, when I start on a project or an idea, there will always a little different from my original idea even though I have followed the idea from the first place. Also happens sometimes, I was drawing my idea on a sketch just for some test drawing, but in the end the result are really cool. That’s the way I worked which usually end up pretty cool.

How did you improve your design work and techniques?
I can say that practicing is a good techniques to improve your skills, do some new experiment on your design techniques and read lots of good tutorials which I’m pretty sure really helps very much.

What are the software + hardware you currently use to produce your such magnificent art?
My main software is without any doubt is the ADOBE Photoshop. But, sometimes I also use the Xara 3d ADOBE illustrator. I’ve never use any plugins, it was fun enough for me to do everything using only the Photoshop tools.

If you don’t mind telling us again, what are your coming projects? and what are your goals or future plans for your career?
I have several projects in mind and some scratches in hand but I don’t have much time to do it all, many of them were started but have not yet been finalized, as I will keep it confidential for now. I really hope to work professionally as a digital artist and I’m looking for my place in this world of digital art. Currently, I’m still looking for more exposure and recognition and I’m sure that not only me but many talented artists will also find their place.

If you’re not a designer/illustrators, what will you possibly be now?
Well, as I mentioned I’m 33 years old manager in a jewelry store here in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. I’m pretty sure I’ll get my space as digital artist too. I trust in God and he always help me.

What sort of advice you can share to those young designers and illustrators out there that are just starting their carrier now?
Well, my advice is to practice as much as possible. Photoshop is a whole universe with thousands of possibilities and you will only improve if you practice, practice and keep practice. But never forget to practice other types of activities too and if you can try to play soccer as well as we Brazilians.. heheh!

Lastly, me at esharkdesign.com would like to say thank you very much again for this interview and wishing you all the best! to finalize, I leave the last words for you.
I appreciate the invitation and the opportunity to have an interview with esharkdesign.com and I enjoyed giving some good tips here and there a little more of me and my art. Thank you all for reading.. from the bottom of my heart God bless you all. Thanks so much!

Thanks to you too Ricardo for sharing and giving us opportunity to learn some of your valuable experience here at EsharkDesign, hope you will fulfill your goal and wish you all the best!

Check out more Ricardo’s great artpiece at:
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Hi all! How’s everyone doing so far, hope you guys are all doing just great!

As promised, today I will like to share another great interview with one illustrator + designer, this time I bring you guys all the way to Poland, Naz has great collections of artworks that I really admire so much. Read on the interview after the jump.

Firstly, tell us briefly little bit about yourself and what you do?
My name is Artur Napierajczyk and my surname is kind of hard to pronounce so you can simply call me ‘naz. I was born 21 years ago and I came from a small city at northern west of Poland. I’ve spent about 19 years living without graphic design knowledge when I finally went to college and move to Lodz city in the centre of Poland. I’ve made my decision to give my life into graphic industry which I’ve never regret it until now. Currently, I’m a 21 year old graphic designer/illustrator and I’m extremely happy of what I am doing now.

When you first got interested about art and graphic design?
As I’ve mentioned earlier, I decided to start everything back in two years ago, but my journey only started much earlier. I always loved to draw and sketch. Couple of years ago i didn’t even think about graphic design was so much fun to learn, until one day I’ve installed Photoshop on my Mac and I started to fall in love with it. During my younger time, everything I do was done just for fun. But now everything is so clear where I have my dreams and future plans are precisely connected with graphic design. Now, I just can’t live without one single day in front of my mac, watching ads, prints, and playing with PS.

Can you describe briefly of what’s your typical day of work flow
My typical day of work… Hmmm, it’s actually depends on my mood. During the previous last two months, I’ve been busy with school projects and interns with Interactive Agency from Lodz. Now I spent most of my free time chilling out with my girlfriend, family and friends. Also I’ve thinking of my future plans/projects from time to time now, but all that will soon change as I will move to Warsaw, the capital of Poland, and that’s my priority now. Asking the question, i just woke up, have some tea, launch internet browser to search lots of inspirations and finally I start to create/draw something in Photoshop. I can spent all day in front of my Mac when everything is smooth, until sometimes I forget about dinner, but for me it’s normal and that’s how my life goes.

If you don’t mind telling, where do you usually source for good inspiration?
Hundreds of bookmarked sites like : www.ibelieveinadv.com, www.digitalabstracts.com, thefwa.com etc. and of course behance.net. There are lots of great designers!! interesting places, creative peoples, words, good movies and cool MUSIC… About two years ago, I had great time at Reykjavik, Iceland, where i found lots of inspirations and Some of them are still fresh in my mind

What is your frequent working process like once you’ve started working on a piece or design work?
I try to break the conventional way of thinking. When I started to work on some projects, I always look on it in a different way. But mostly idea will comes first, then I will look for some stocks, after that sketching will come in handy, planning and when everythings appear to be ok, then only I’ll start to make it clean, more orderly. The hardest part during this process is at the end result, I try to make it perfect, but it will ended up with more days to finish it, when I can finaly see a daylight. There are some points where sometimes I feel like want to give up, because I’m not satisfied of the result. But, ussually I came back to that project with clean and full of new ideas after having a break for couple of weeks which makes my works more fresh.

Can you tell us little bit of how did you improve your design work techniques?
Work, work and work. Hours of work each day, and I am still not skilled as I wish I am. I met lots of people, but there were only few of nice people who helped me. I had to work by myself which actually helps me a lot.

What are your preferred choice of softwares + hardwares to produce your such stunning art?
Currently I’m working on my 20″ Mac + Wacom tablet, while for softwares that I currently used is Photoshop CS3, Flash and Illustrator CS3. I had a history of using a broken mouse and 14” dispaly and using an old MS Paint. I still remember when I was first started my first website which was done in Paint where I to create site pixel by pixel for couple of daystake, but the results were quite awesome though.

What are your coming projects? and what are your goals of being successful graphic designer?
I have a lot of ideas and plans and I will certainly finish up 2 of my uncoming projects till the end of the holiday season. My goals… when I think of it every time my eyes closed, I think of Paris or Stockholm.. Yeah! that would be great place. But right now I can only just dream, the focus is what I do today. I hope that moving to Warsaw will be a great opportunity and will change my life diametrically. I also hope that it would be a right place since there are lots of excellent agencies around.

If you’re not a designer, what will you be today?
I didn’t really thought of it. Maybe a footballer (I love it) or maybe a guitarist. But now i can only speculate. I choose that way and I think that is the only way. I’m happy of what I am doing now and I just can’t imagine a different scenario.

What advice can you share for fresh designers and illustrators out there that are just starting their carrier now?
Never give up! Really, that’s the only advice I can share. Simply but true. I don’t feel that I have that all experience for giving people advices. There are lots of more experienced and talented designers out there. Ask them, don’t be afraid as everything will come in handy on a right time. Always be patient and when you wake up, enjoy yourself every day. It will make you much better. Find your own style, your own inspirations and find a way of telling your own story.

Lastly, me at esharkdesign.com would like to say thank you very much for giving such valuable opportunity to had this interview and wishing you all the best towards your carrier, and to finalize.. I leave the last words for you.
Thank you so much for this interview. As I mentioned earlier, I hope that some of my words will help other illustrators, designers and all you guys can make stunning works. You are great! Try to believe in yourself. Always smile and push forward. Hope one day you’ll get everything what you’ve dreaming about. I wish you all good luck!

Hope you guys enjoy with the interview and I would recommend you guys head straight to his personal portfolio at www.napierajczyk.com also check out more of Naz work at www.behance.net/nazuro

Those who missed previous interview with Olly Howe, click here to read the interview and there will be more great interviews coming soon, those are newbie here, might just like to subscribe to my RSS Feed!

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Have you guys enjoy + learn something useful from the previous interview with Yuta Onada? Today, I’m giving you guys more great interview to read on, let me start with very talented designers from London, United Kingdom named Olly.

Firstly, tell us briefly little bit about yourself and what you do?
My name is Olly Howe and i am a designer & Illustrator from East London.

When you first got interested about art and design?
I went to university to design boats but the first year was all Maths and Physics, which I’m terrible at, so I quit the course and did an HND in Graphic Design at the local Art College. I haven’t looked back since.

For how long have you been a designer and what keeps you going for more?
Its been 6 years since I left college and I’ve been working on  commissions since then. I love the ever developing technology of Photoshop and the amount you can do with the program, there is always something new to learn and always new ways to apply these techniques to your work. This enables me to develop further as an artist and creates new and exciting challenges everyday.

Can you describe briefly of what’s your typical day of work.
Wake up at 8am and change my son’s nappy, I then spend the first few hours answering emails, doing interviews and other admin and then i will get stuck into any current projects at about 11am. I try to work out my plan for the day the night before, this enables me to design with a clear head. I always write things down as well, it means my brain doesn’t have to worry about things like remembering who I have to invoice that day. I’ll usually try and get away from the computer for a couple of hours at about 2ish, this usually means going to the skatepark or going out on my fixed gear bike. I finish around 7ish unless I am really busy, which is most of the time.

If you don’t mind telling, where do you usually source for good inspiration?
I draw a lot of inspiration from other artists. People like Neil Duerden, Peter Jaworski, Vault 49, 2 Advanced. My favorite artist at the moment is Karol Kolodzinski from Poland.

What is your frequent working process like once you’ve started working on a piece or design work?
I wouldn’t say I have a fixed way of working. When producing my own illustrations I don’t really start with solid ideas for what I want the final image to look like, I like to just let things happen, this is the beauty of working in Photoshop. Even mistakes can lead to better results. I like to work in this free way.

How did you improve your design work and illustration techniques?
In the early days I used to do a lot of tutorials, both online and in magazines, I still check out the odd one from time to time. Nowadays it’s more about fine tuning all the techniques that I’ve learnt along the way and also understanding how different combinations of Photoshop tools and filters can work together to produce unique results.

What are your preferred choice of software + hardware that you currently use to produce your such magnificent art?
All of these things help with my work both directly and indirectly.
Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, Wacom Tablet, 24inch iMAC, Samsung HD digital camera, Sony noise cancelling headphones.

If you don’t mind telling again, what are your coming projects? and What are your goals or future plans for your career?
I’ve been working on my own stuff a lot recently. My new website has just gone live and I’ve just brought out my first limited edition tshirt, this is something I want to do more of, I would like to possibly start my own clothing label at some point. You can check out the t shirts on my website, there are still a few left. I’ve also recently had 4 new limited edition prints go up for sale on the clickforart website.

If you’re not a designer or illustrators, what will you be now?
Hopefully I would have been a professional skateboarder, well I can dream

What advice can you share for fresh designer and illustrators out there that are just starting their carrier now?
If you want to become an illustrator then try and develop your own style. If you don’t have any commissions then produce your own  personal work and try and get a portfolio together that reflects the field of illustration you want to work in. The more unique your work the more likely it is that you will be noticed. Bigger clients  are always on the look out for fresh approaches to their campaigns. Once you have a strong portfolio just send it to people, send it to all the clients you would like to work for, if the work is good you will eventually get a response.

Lastly, me at esharkdesign.com would like to say big thank you for this interview and wishing you all the best towards your carrier and to finalize.. I leave the last words for you.
Work is work but don’t take things to seriously, try and have fun with what you do and this will come across in your portfolio.

Olly Howe has quite number of jaw breaking artworks that are really awesome to look at, check out more of Olly’s work at www.4playgraphix.com, also you may like to check Olly’s other works at Behance.net and ClickforArt.com

I hope you guys enjoy reading the interview and at the same time get inspired with all these amazing piece. There will be more interview coming from several numbers of talented + expert + young designers out there, those are newbie here, might just like to subscribe to my RSS Feed!

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Hi everyone!

Today’s post is kind of new as I’m goin to publish + shares some interviews I had with a number of great + talented designers around the globe. The main goal of this interview is for us designers, illustrators, freelancers share useful tips and get to learn from the best while at the same time you get a taste of good inspiration of every jaw breaking artworks that will be feature here at esharkdesign.com.

Let me start the first series of interview with one young + talented illustrator from Canada named Yuta Onada.

Q: First, briefly tell us little bit about yourself and what you do?
My name is Yuta Onoda. I am an illustrator. I have recently graduated from Bachelor of Applied Arts Illustration at Sheridan College, Canada.

When you first got interested about art and design?
I was always interested in art since I was a kid.But the point where I took art seriously was about 4 years ago when I decided to take the Illustration program at Sheridan College.

Q: For how long have you been a designer and what keeps you going for more?
As mentioned, I have just graduated from school and started my career as a professional illustrator, so it has been about 3 months.

Q: Describe to us briefly of what’s your typical day of work.
I wake up about 9-10 am. Then make a cup of coffee and check email. Then I work until about 2-4 AM. It really depends on my schedule but it’s my typical day of my work.

Q: If you don’t mind telling, where do you ussually source for good inspiration?
I don’t know where exactly I source for good inspiration. I guess it’s just from everything I see in my daily life.

Q: Once you’re start working on a piece or design work, what’s your frequent working process like?
I do a lot of research for getting ideas first. Then I work on some roughs and adjust the size and briefly decide color scheme. Then start working on a final.

Q: How did you improve your design work and techniques?
I think I was fortunate to learn from the teachers from Sheridan. They taught me a lot of essential things to be an illustrator: process for having ideas, composition, visualizing ideas as images, etc… For techniques, I draw a lot and experiment with a lots of materials.

Q: What are the softwares + hardwares you currently use to produce your such magnificent art?
For illustration, I mainly use photoshop. But I add traditional media (pencil drawings and paintings) to digital work as well.

Q: If you don’t mind telling us again, what are your coming projects and goals or future plans for your career?
Fortunately, I have been busy and working on multiple projects. I will be participating in a gallery show in Toronto and Portland in August and September. I am also working on illustrations as well. My goal is to keep doing what I do now for the rest of my life and enjoy what I do. Most importantly, I would like to keep challenging my self and do not stop at certain point. Just keep on progressing.

Q: If you’re not a designer/illustrators, what will you be now?
No idea but maybe baseball player? I wanted to be a baseball player when I was a kid.

Q: What advice you can share for young designer/illustrators out there that are just starting their carrier now?
I do not much to say because I just started my career as well. But enjoy what you do, try a lot of different things, and do not get scared of making mistakes.

Lastly, me at esharkdesign.com would like to say thank you very much again for this interview, and to finalize.. I leave the last words for you.
Thank you so much for having me for the interview and featuring my work. I really appreciate it! I had a great time and I hope you did as well!

Yuta Onada has quite number of eye catching pieces and Yuta is also my behance.net buddies, so I strongly recommend that you check out Yuta’s other works which can be browse through at yutaonoda.com and yutaonoda.blogspot.com

I hope you guys enjoy reading this first interview ever and may all get some fresh inspirations to move further in your designing carrier. This interview is just the beginning as there will be more interesting interviews coming soon from several numbers of talented and expert designers, so don’t go far.. those are newbie here, might just like to subscribe to my RSS Feed!

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