Interview with:Charlotte Axworthy [charlotteaxworthy]
ILLUSTRATION
 | What is your specialty in illustration? I usually work with an ink pen and Adobe. My work is mainly editorial ranging from children's books to greeting cards. |
| What are your regular clients like? What do they expect from you? I love working with my clients, most of which are book authors and graphic designers. |
| Is there a web address where we can see some of your work? |
| Have you completed formal art studies, or are you self-taught? I studied a foundation course at Camberwell college of Art & Design (The London Institute), followed by a BA Honours Degree at the University of Brighton. |
| How did you get your first full assignment? What did it involve? I was still at University when I produced my first few assignments creating illustrated advertisements for local pubs and restaurants. |
| What past or present day illustrators do you admire most? Roald Dahl, Christopher Corr, Lydia Monks, Ralph Steadman, Lauren Child and many more... |
| How similar are your current drawings to those you did as a child? Luckily my work has evolved since my childhood! lol. However I do still love looking at old drawings and seeing what quirky details and colours I chose to put in my compositions at that age. |
| What was your favorite comic book as a child? I remember spending many hours looking at Richard Scary's detailed books when I was really young, my love for comic books and graphic novels developed later in teenagehood. |
| Do you have a particular style, or does it vary a lot? I have been told I have a definite style... colourful, funky and bold. |
| What is hardest to draw? Novelty can be hard, but I always welcome the challenge of drawing something new. |
| What type of music do you listen to while you work? Music is a huge part of world, it inspires me and sets the mood and pace for my work.
I guess I mostly listen to an ecclectic mix of chilled tracks when working. |
| Do you have a favorite work of art? It's difficult to chose... The great ones like Picasso, Matisse and Basquiat produced some of my favourite pieces. |
| What do you do when a client simply says "I don't like it"? It's tough but I always encourage an open conversation with clients so we can reach a satisfactory result. |
| What new techniques have you been experimenting with lately? Adobe illustrator and photoshop |
| What part of your work do you do on paper and what part digitally? I sketch in pen and ink, then scan my drawings in and colour them in with photoshop. I also like collecting and scanning patterns and textures to digitally collage in my work. |
| What research do you do for your illustrations? Although most of my work is created from my imagination, I would be lost without the internet or library when I need to research references. |
| Do you have colleagues with whom you share techniques, tricks, ideas, etc.? yes, a few friends I went to uni with and other illustrators I know |
| Do you have any specific goals as an illustrator? Yes of course, I'd like to write and illustrate a few more kid's books and get them published. I'd also like to gain more work in the editorial field. |
| What illustration web sites do you frequent? I love to surf and browse... too many to quote |
| What are you working on now? I'm currently working on designing greeting cards and on my exhibition which starts next week! |
| What advice do you have for someone who likes to draw and would like to make a living from it? Work hard, draw, network and believe in yourself. Good luck!
www.charlotteaxworthy.com |
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