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What does Seriph
mean to you?
"Seriph" was actually a misspelling of the word
"seraph" or "seraphim" which means the
highest order of angel in heaven from back in the middle ages.
I was doing my 3rd all-nighter in studio back in 1997 or so
when it came to me.
How did you get started with your work?
I've been drawing since I was 1 (according to my mom) but
the vector style I sort of "do" now started developing
about 3 to 4 years ago with a wacom mixed with boredom.
Where do you look to for inspiration?
Anywhere and everywhere: music, film, art, nature, and my
strange imagination. Anything from Tim Burton, Thundercats
and Akira to dj shadow and Rachmaninov.
Working at Big Spaceship must be inspiring to be surrounded
by that much talent, What is a day in the life like at the
Spaceship?
Its pretty insane to think that I'm getting to work with some
of the most talented people from around the globe. I find
it pretty inspiring; I just want to take it all in and learn
everything I can. My usual day is filled with, honestly, just
either designing, illustrating or brainstorming. |
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What do you like to do
when you aren't being an astronaut at Big Spaceship?
Sometimes I just work out some stuff out on the piano. But also
a decent amount of drinkin up a storm, relaxing at home, or cooking
for my boyfriend.
Are you formally trained in the arts? If so do you feel that
you learned as much as you wanted?
I did attend school for design, where I also took numerous art,
music and business classes. I don't think you ever really stop learning,
especially in the digital arena.
What are some of your favorite mediums to use with your art and
how did you progress towards such an organic style of illustration?
I used to do a lot of work in graphite, coloured pencil and charcoals
(and if I ever get off my lazy bum, I'll be scanning posting those
works). My style has always been "organic" and it has
just sort of translated itself into vector form. I love being able
to ctrl+z so I don't do as much non vector art as I used to. |
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How much of a role does
music play in the creative process and what are you listening to
these days?
It can really make a difference. Much of my visuals are inspired
by the music I'm listening to, so I like to listen to a wide variety
of things. These days that ranges from Diplo, DJ shadow and NIN
to Thomas Newman and Danny Elfman.
Where do you see your personal work heading with Seriph? Can
you tell me about any upcoming projects you want to do?
I would like to one day to do a really awesome print campaign for
a sleek, interesting clothing line…or something…
What advice would you give to someone who wanted to learn how
to illustrate at your level? Can you give us some insight as to
what is involved in your creative process?
Oh wow, never heard it referred to as a "level" before!
Heee I just followed something stylistically that vibed with me.
For me, it's a combination of visually composing an image and then
translating it onto paper, illustrator etc. Many of the illustrations
I've done are representative of feelings or abstract concepts. |
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Who are you working with
on personal projects and do you enjoy the random creativity that
comes from collaborating with somebody?
It can be very rewarding because you see what someone else would
do with something you made and vice versa. The results are usually
things that neither person would have done, which makes for a broader
experience over all.
Anything blow your mind lately as in change your perspective
on things - Movie or Book or anything like that?
Even though I read this about a year ago, it still blows my mind:
Angels in America by Tony Kushner. It was turned into a mini-series
on HBO as well, but the play is stunningly simple, elegant and complex
all at once. I've never seen such profound and effective use of
words in any literature to describe and assess the emotional spectrum
of humanity.
I noticed that most of your work features female subject matter
I usually illustrate the female figure, honestly, because I like
illustrating flow-y fabric that most likely, a woman would be wearing.
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Do you incorporate any
of your dreams into your art?
Sometimes, though much of it stems from images I see in my own head,
like a cinematographer on crack.
I love the random facts that you give out on your site - they
are brilliant - where do you come up with this stuff?
Oh yes! Those! I find them on the internet. I'll see one I think
is kind of hilarious and share it.
If you could have dinner with 6 people alive or dead, who would
you invite to the table and what would you serve?
I would have to say (in no particular order) Salvador Dali, Trent
Reznor, Tim Burton, Beethoven, Batman and my boyfriend Paul. :o) |
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