Can you share a little bit about the piece and how you conceived it:
The story behind this peaceful picture is not so peaceful at all. One day I had a dream about a family in white spacesuits sitting around a table. It was a normal family dinner scene. Father is starting to slice the turkey and behind the window there is a huge atomic blast. Autumn To Come is a variation on the same subject. The boy is outside for the first time and he has the family robot with him for protection. His father told him that not a single animal has survived and only plants can live outside after a nuclear war. The particular moment depicted is the discovery of an earthworm. It is the new beginning for earth fauna. The picture is for an Art-Book with scenes of everyday post-apocalyptic family life.
What’s your creative process when producing a piece of art?
Usually I start with some low resolution (1200×1200px) square in Photoshop. Then I make a few sketches on different layers and after that I decide which one is best. Then I make more and more detailed sketches. After that I start making the illustration directly in PS or I switch to Painter and work without layers directly on canvas. The final touch is always Photoshop with Illustrator elements. Voila :)
Could you share an image of one of your latest sketches?
Would you share three unique things in your workspace that inspire you? (Photographic evidence welcome.)
What’s the art scene like where you live?
Truly, I don’t know. The people that I know from the Polish art scene are awesome and I really adore their work, but I know them mostly from the internet.
What art is hanging on your walls at the moment?
Polish Circus posters from the 70’s and original Cuban film posters.
What are you really into right now?
I’m working mostly for my company now. I start some pre-production preparations for my new animation. No illustration for this moment, but you know, Autumn is coming!
What would be on your quintessential mixtape?
Cinematic Orchestra, Soundgarden, Air, Jarboe, White Stripes, Unkle said one tape?
If your art was music, what would it sound like?
Depends on the specific piece. Sometimes heavy metal, other time electronica and sometimes classical music. Difficult question ;)
What do you have as your desktop wallpaper?
On my laptop’s desktop - artwork from World of Warcraft and on my desk computer a piece from Kitsune Noir Desktop Project.
What websites do you check out regularly?
notcot.org, myapple.pl, apple.com/trailers, gametrailers.com, digart.pl, deviantart.com
What are your vices/guilty pleasures?
Ice cream with macadamia nuts, World of Warcraft and Aion Online are my personal time killers!
What’s the first picture you can remember drawing as a child?
A rocket!
If you were a robot, what kind would you be and why?
Gundam of course, giant and powerful!
What was your last memorable dream?
I can’t tell you my last one ;) But most of them you can find in my portfolio!
If you had to change careers, what would be next?
I’d love to be a full time Illustrator!!!
Are there any upcoming shows or projects you’d like to share?
Please visit my website karelias.com or, my youtube page for upcoming projects.
What’s your motto?
If you can do it tomorrow, do it tomorrow.
tomek karelus
