Tattoo | art | illustrations | interview with Lidia Misfit 11/02/2015
Q: Since when you got interested in art? What kind of art
interested you at the beginning?
A: I supposed I would have been about eight years old when I become
interested in Dylan Dog comics (an Italian horror comic book), I
adored the artwork. From there I progressed to admired the work of
Luis Royo and H,R Giger as a teenager. I become very interested in
fantasy and dark art , and began drawing my own comics in that
style.
Q: Did you draw a lot as a kid or you find yourself as a
very talented person?
A: I have been drawing ever since I can remember, people told me I
was good from early age, I wasn't sure about that. but I carried on
anyway .
Q: Having a talent is a blast, but being dedicated artist is
a must! How long took you to develop your own style?
A: My style is just my style, if other people want to try and
describe it that's fine, I just pick up a pen and draw whatever I
have in my mind. It is constantly evolving and improving and
hopefully always will.
Q: Every artist finds a way to express
through their artworks. What would you say your art covers the most?
Is there any special message you want to send to the viewers?
A: Some specific pieces have a message, in general they all reflect
things that happen to me and how I'm feeling at the moment and also
they reflect the horror and the beauty in the world around me.
Q: Strong, seductive women must be your inspiration, how do
you see women in punk, alternative style?
A: I do like women in that style but only when they have a
particular style that has their own personality stamped on it and
not just copying a fashion. I find it easier to bring out their
essence when I draw them if they are like this.
Q: A bit of horror note is always in the details. How would
you connect this type of art with your personality?
A: I have been obsessed with horror movies and horror stories for
most of my life to the point that I now see horror all around me
even in everyday situations, maybe that makes me disturbed, I don't
know!
Q: Gotta be honest, I really like your
personal style. Tell me more about yourself, your clothing style and of
course, your tattoo collection ;)
A: Well Thanks eheheh I never go anywhere without my black make up
not even the supermarket it is part of me eheheh
My clothing comes from mostly high street stores and charity shops,
I think that it is how you wear them and how you customise and
accessories them that makes them a bit more interesting. I find most
"alternative" clothing both too expensive and too cliched for my
liking. I got a few tattoos on me, some are artworks of other
artists that I love and some I design my self but my favorite is a
caricature of my beautiful cat Punky by my favorite tattoo artist
Shakey Pete from Cornwall... and I admit it was also the most
painful!
Q: Do you have any role model from the
movies?
A: It is not because I want to be a men but the person I most admire
in movies is Vincent Price, he brought charm and charisma to every
role he played. I love his character in the Dr.Phibes movies, that
great love he had for his wife and cruel vengeful streak he had too,
perfect combination don t you think?
My favorite movies are Evil Dead with the great Bruce Campbell and
the Wicker Man with the amazing Christopher Lee, another actor I
love in any role he played. I also really love Japanese horror
movies, they are so sick and creepy!
Q: Working hard and trying to be creative every day, is not
for everyone. How do you cheer up yourself when inspiration goes
down?
A: Well my easy way is taking a break and go out, see friends and go
to see a band or two, music is another great love in my life and I
draw great inspiration from it!
Q: Tell me more about the making process, do you draw some
sketches and then use some software?
A: Yes most of the time I sketch stuff on paper then scan it to the
computer and transform it using Photoshop and MangaStudio 5 or
sometimes if I'm in mood I just use traditional tools as acrylics,
pencils and stuff like this.
Q: I've seen lots of great illustrators
making a living of their art, doing clothing lines etc. Do you have
any special career plans for the near feature?
A: Yes I have always dreamt to be a tattooist and I'm trying to find
a tattoo apprentice ship at the moment, which isn't as easy as it
sounds. At the moment I'm working on commissions and my own stuff to
grow my portfolio.
Q: You're now based in London, UK, How is the alternative
scene going on there?
A: Well London has a great history of alternative culture but a lot
of it now still looks to the past rather then do anything new. But
also a lot of venues have been closed so it is harder to find cool
places to go to.
I have been here for seven years and I have seen a big decline in
alternative scene over here plus now everyone can buy a lather
jacket and pair of boots in the high street and think they are
unique.
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