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Ken Barthelmey
website: http://www.theartofken.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages
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10 Questions with Ken Barthelmey
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1.... what medium and tools do you use to create art?
I work mainly with pencil and Photoshop, but I recently started to work with Zbrush as well.
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2.... can you describe your creative process when making art?
When designing a creature or character, I always start with very rough scribbles to come up with ideas. After that I proceed with more detailed and clean pencil sketches which I color afterwards in photoshop.
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3.... what helps boost your creativity?
This is a tough question. I think having a sketchbook and sketching everyday into it is very important.
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4.... what helps you maintain focus and motivation when creating?
I always try to do my best to improve my skills.
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5.... what is the secret to creating a great piece of art?
Simply a lot of experience and practice.
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6.... do you feel its important to follow your passion in your career?
Yes definitely. You can only do the best job when you have and follow your passion.
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7.... how and when do you get your best ideas?
Actually while doing sport and while sketching weird stuff.
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8.... who are your favorite artists?
There are many: Ralph McQuarrie, Ray Harryhausen, Boris Vallejo, Frank Frazetta, William Stout,...
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9.... do you offer workshops for artists?
Unfortunately not.
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10.... if you could give other artists one piece of advice what would it be?
Follow your passion and don't listen to what other people say.
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