Posts Tagged ‘Nic O’Keeffe’

CM: What drives you to create? Also, what inspires you and your work?
Nic O’Keeffe: I’m not really sure, I’ve just always felt the need to draw and sketch. I often find myself lost for ideas, so I’m not sure how creative I am! I find inspiration in lots of places though, films, books, people I see in the street, classical art styles, stories that pop into my head, artists I admire, songs. It’s hard to pinpoint where inspiration comes from, really.

CM: Were you formally trained in art or self taught? Do you think it has helped you or hindered you?
NO’K: A little bit of both. I was always doodling as a child and I began to teach myself how to draw properly when I was about 14 or 15, mostly using ‘how to draw manga’ style tutorials I found online. I later began studying art formally at college, which was incredibly helpful and taught me a lot. I’ve recently completed a National Diploma in Art and Design, which taught me a lot but was mostly a graphics based course. I can’t wait to go to university and study the areas I’m really interested in, illustration and animation. I feel my teaching myself how to draw has hindered me slightly, as I tend to stick to the bad habits and short cuts I picked up starting out instead of experimenting with new ways of drawing.
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