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Taking pictures can be useful for reference if I see anything that
can help, such as composition, interesting people or lighting schemes.
Keeping inspired is definitely the key!
and the flow of the shapes on his characters
really fascinating. Bill Presing, Dean Yeagle
and oldies such as Dan DeCarlo and Gil
Elvgren are some of my main influences too.
I have many influences and a number of
favourite artists.
Your main inspirations are 2D, so how about
3D art inspirations – who do you tend to
follow/admire most in the 3D community?
AH: Although a lot of my design
sensibilities and inspirations stem from 2D
art and illustration, I do admire some 3D art.
Like most 3D artists, I find Pixar a big
influence – especially its human characters,
as seen in films like The Incredibles. Certain
films click with me design-wise, eg Cloudy
with a Chance of Meatballs. I loved the loose,
rubbery and cartoony look of that – they
really pushed it and made it stand out.
Generally, though, I tend to follow a handful
of 3D artists in the community – the majority
of stuff I like is from random artists.
What’s next for you – or what would you like
to see on the cards for 2011?
AH: More illustration/print work. I find it
more satisfying being in creative control
over the character, the composition, the
theme and the overall design treatment. It’s
less technically minded and meticulous
than making characters for animation too;
if it looks good for the purpose of a still
image you can cut corners and generally
work faster. I intend to improve my
drawing as I feel it would make me a better
artist. I’ve been attending the great Dr
Sketchy burlesque life drawing classes in
London because they’re a bit more
relevant to my pinup work, and just
because they’re fun!
I would like to get my website back
online, and perhaps put some prints/
posters up for sale. After seeing the results
of a recent 3D print of my Trixie character I
had made, I would love to get a collectible
figure/sculpture made for sale at some
point in the distant future. Generally, I
can see things being more exciting and
fulfilling in the future now I have moved
to London. I’ve just got to focus and
stay productive!
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