Can you share a little about the piece and how you conceived of it:
My design is advice for all skateboarders around the globe. If you skate you know about these problems like broken boards or an annoying security presence. My design says to throw all these negative aspects away and simply enjoy the good times with your friends and your skateboard :)
Are you a skater? If so, can you share a memorable skate experience with us?
Yes, I have skated since I was 11. I think there are too many good experiences to pick just one. In general the best moments are the moments with your friends, some sunshine and a nice skate spot.
If you were to describe your work to someone who’s never seen it, what would you say?
I would describe it as an motivating design which tries to capture the free spirit of skateboarding.
Could you share an image of one of your latest sketches?
Oh no! My last scribble looks horrible. I always scribble down only the bare necessities so I can start right away with the final piece. It’s always funny to see how the final result looks like in contrast to the scribble.
Would you share three things in your workspace that inspire you?
What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received in response to your work?
I appreciate every compliment, but it’s really nice to hear when my work inspires other people to start drawing.
What’s the art scene like where you live?
Pretty bad – but I live in a small town. There are some good aspects about it though. If you do some street art the people don t know how to react towards it and leave it alone instead of destroying it.
What art is hanging on your walls at the moment?
A Warhol poster, a Jeremyville poster, some styrofoam clouds I cut out and a bunch of other little stuff like photos and flyers and souvenirs :D
What are you really into right now?
Tabasco!
What would be on your quintessential mixtape?
Some Rock n Roll, some garage, some New Wave and some PunkRock. So something between Velvet Underground, The Cramps, New York Dolls and The Smiths.
What websites do you check out regularly?
emptees.com, myspace.com, deedeekid.com and my emails.
What are your vices/guilty pleasures?
I’m a candy and cartoon addict :D
What’s the first picture you can remember drawing as a child?
Knights and pirates everyday!!!
If you had to change careers, what would be next?
Pyrotechnist or mad scientist.
What’s your motto?
Let the good times roll ;)
