Don’t you just love getting to know fellow artists? Me too! so what better way to do that then to actually interview them? Today I am interviewing Gareth Johnson, an artist from the UK!
> Who are you? Where are you from?
Hi Im Gareth from Berkshire South UK.
> Are you an Indie Artist/Do you sell you handmade items?
I consider myself an Indie Artist because I’m not widely known. I sell my work online and through a pop up art gallery called Concrete Sketchbook based in Basingstoke. Its a fun thing to be involved with and inspiring to see everyones work.
> When/why did you decide to sell your work?
I’ve only really been selling my work for a handful of years. I suppose it started when I had interest from social media outlets such as instagram. People seemed to like what I was doing and I received a few commissions also. From there I continued but its never an easy thing. I’d love to be able to make a good living solely from selling my work. We all just need that lucky break I guess from working hard.
> What does the term “Indie” mean to you?
Indie for me feels like something a bit ‘underground’. Something that has a small following before you get a wider recognition. Theres all ways something cool, dare I say ‘Hipster’ about ‘Indie’. Some may have mixed feelings about that :p
> What is your favorite type of crafting?
My favourite type of crafting would be painting an object, or a simple pen and ink piece. I’d love to get into designer toy design. That would be awesome!
> Explain a little bit about your process.
I usually start with a light sketch which forms a basis to lay down some inks. From there I might go digital on photoshop.
At the moment I’m really into water based paint markers and basic shapes which I’ll use on canvas or high quality textured paper. I usually work in some acrylic’s and spray paint too.
> What does your workspace look like?
My work space is one of three things. The living room table (I live in a small house), out side by the shed for real messy projects or sitting somewhere comfortable with the laptop doing something digital.
> What inspires you?
I guess the easiest answer to that would be pop culture. Mainly sci-fi, monsters, bold colours and abstract type stuff. Their are so many great visual treats for your eyes to feast upon.
> A fun question- What is your favorite food?
Can I pick a drink? TeA! Too late 😛 Tea solves everything! I like cheese burgers too. The Kryptonite to my vegetarianism haha!
> And lastly, where can we find you on the web?
artofgarethjohnson.com is the main hub for links to everything. You’ll find me on instagram a lot! I sell merch through society6.com/garethjohnsonart and apparel on garethjohnson.rageon.com and original art, prints and stickers through the ConcreteSketchbook gallery in Basingstoke UK.
Thanks for letting us get to know you, Gareth!
Very interesting will have to check out his work ????
Very Interesting brilliant art work and this guy loves tea great all round x