Japayork - Our Now / Kaskade And Deadmau5 - I Remember / 4 AM

this drawing is very special to me. i drew this one using illustrator, flash and photoshop. when i was busy doing this illustration i decided to base it on a lot of different things. i mean, its hard to explain my motivations, and my influences range from artists such as daniel ting chong and linsey levendal to bruce mackay and the guys at amicollective to web designers such as bradley aka the good count and alan from tank. a lot of local artists inspire me and they kind of change my view and perceptions of what art really is.

i am a huge fan of jordan metcalf and black koki and the dudes daniel orme and lindsey levendall from bison really changed my vibe, after seeing their work i was totally blown away. artists such as the above will live forever through their work, legends like senyol and faith will forever be an inspiration for young artists. people who go about and change the world through visual poetry. my heart felt love and respect goes out to all the artists from cape town, for teaching me and showing me the way through their work. thanks guys.

oh and some of my other influences usually come from classic films, 2001: a space odyssey and star wars has to be mentioned. i know my work doesnt really portray stanley kubricks iconic style or george lucas amazingly realized fictionalized planets alderaan, the beautifully dry tatooine or even the very green and lush planet naboo lol but i do think and feel science fiction when i draw. cloud city anyone?