Metal Illustrator: Interview with Mosaeye

Metal Illustrator: Interview with Mosaeye

Mosaeye Art&design, a Russian Metal Illustrator. Michael gave us some information about Him career as Illustrator.

By Mosaeye Art&design

Please give a brief introduction of yourself, your career and your work.

My name is Michael. I work under Mosaeye nickname. I’ve been into illustration and design for seven years already. Most of my clients are from Russia, not long ago I started to work with bands from other countries.
 

 By Mosaeye Art&design
When did realize you wanted to make a career out of illustrating?

In 2009 I was asked if I could do cover artwork for one nu-metal band… And I thought to myself “Then, why not?”

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 What difficulties have you faced in transitioning into becoming a professional illustrator?

I can’t tell I had to face any special difficulties during my career. Maybe sometimes there were some unthankful and rude clients. Or frankly crazy, but I should say it’s more like an advantage). It surely adds some fun).

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 What do you like the most about illustrating?

It’s rather hard to point out something peculiar here. I like the process on the whole.

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 What do you like the least about it?

I don't like to deal with stubborn idiots, with people who don’t even try to understand you. It happens rarely, but still it happens.

By Mosaeye Art&design
 You recently attended the Illustration Master Class, can you tell us a little about the experience?

I haven’t been to the Master Class.

By Mosaeye Art&design How do you go about selecting your subject matter for personal work? What do you tend to gravitate towards?

It depends on my mood. More often I feel like leaning towards something dark, something hardly explainable. But of course it’s somewhat different with my commercial works.

By Mosaeye Art&design Who are some of your main artistic inspirations and why?

There are many of them: God Machine, Dan Mumford, Beksinski, Vince Lock, Giger etc. I can’t give a complete list here. They all impress me on the whole.

By Mosaeye Art&design What is the best advice you have ever received regarding your artwork and career?

Keep on working. Don’t listen to anyone).

By Mosaeye Art&design Do you have a philosophy behind your work? If not, then what are some of your goals for the future?

I’m still thinking over it and can’t give any certain answer. My goal for the future is to keep progressing as an artist.

By Mosaeye Art&design

Any last word.

Hello. I am MOSAEYE. Кeep watching me....

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