Flyk

Flyk

Welcome to the Artists Blog

When did you first become interested in art?

The interest in art and drawing was bestowed upon me since I was child. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in drawing…

It wasn’t until later that I found a new source of creation: digital illustration. I feel that I found myself the most using digital media (Photoshop, wacom tablet)

I have recently dove into the world of watercolor. I’m really enjoying that.

A Type Of Language Act 2

Has your style changed from when you first began as an artist?

Oh yes… very much so.

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What style of art do you use most?

(This is always a hard question for me~)

But, I feel my work reflects a combination styles that I admired throughout my life…

Some that I can name:
manga/anime
surrealism
contemporary art

I always strive to accomplish different types of styles within my ’style’, though, I do think these different styles derive from the same places as my ‘main’ style….

What medium do you use?

Digital (Photoshop, Wacom Tablet) and a tad of Watercolor

A Type of Language

What made you choose that medium?

I feel that I work the most comfortably with it.

Do your ideas come from life or imagination?

Hmm….

Well…I would like to think my ideas come from both…though…
I would have to claim that my ideas come from imagination…

Though, as they say…”Every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a thief”

How do you choose your images and colours?

Through experimenting and sketchbooks and thinking and learning…

Who is your favourite artist?

My favorite artists include:
Amy Sol
Mark Ryden
Audrey Kawasaki
Daniel Lim (aka Fawn Fruits)

What is your favourite piece of work by yourself?

I feel that “she has a puny imagination” is one of my favorite pieces.

She Has A Puny Imagination

How much time (on average) does it take to complete a work?

I would have to say….3-6 hours…though, the time depends on the piece.

How well do you take criticism?

I like to claim that I take it fairly well.

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What do you do to overcome a ‘block’?

I tend to go out, buy a mocha, and read at Barnes and Noble…
I also tend to look at other’s pieces…but sometimes I feel it is best to slow down
and take a breath.

How do you know something is ‘finished’? Is it easy to walk away?

I never feel anything of mine is finished…I always find myself going back and tinkering with my work.

Have you had exhibits in galleries?

Well…

One at a local coffee shop called “The Rocket Star”
I am trying hard to find places and to come up with enough work to have exhibits.

Have you any exhibits in galleries planned for the future?

I hope so…
(If anyone can guide me in the correct direction, I would be forever grateful : })

What are your plans for the future?

I hope to keep drawing, keep painting, and keep learning.

Visions of Joanna

What advice would you give new artists?

I know this may be repeated over and over again but… I will say it anyways:

Practice and constant activity is important. I feel that if you truly take this to heart, you will improve. And…don’t be afraid to fail…try to keep the fun in creation.

Know yourself.
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Thank you very much for the interview   I love the storybook quality of your work…

You can see more of Flyk’s images at www.fly-k.net