Awesome Artist We've Found Around The Net: Christopher Owen

For years, Superior Artwork We’ve Discovered Round The Internet has been about two issues solely – superior artwork and the artists that create it. With that in thoughts, we thought why not take the primary week of the month to showcase these superior artists much more? Welcome to “Superior Artist We’ve Discovered Round The Internet.” On this column, we’re specializing in one artist and the superior artwork that they create, whether or not they be beginner, up and coming, or nicely established. The purpose is to uncover these artists so much more individuals change into aware of them. We ask these artists a number of inquiries to see their origins, influences, and extra. If you’re an superior artist or know somebody that needs to be featured, be happy to contact me at any time at [email protected].This month we’re more than happy to deliver you the superior artwork of…

Christopher Owen

Christopger is 32 years outdated from Glasgow, Scotland. He has a beautiful spouse Natalie and a son Max who he loves very, very a lot. Artwork is actually vital to him too and doesn’t know what his geeky mind would do with out having that outlet! If Christopher obsesses over one thing, he has to attract it.

JoBlo: What bought you began as an artist?
Owen: I beloved drawing from such a extremely younger age. I’d draw little comedian strips and imaginary battle scenes based mostly on Star Wars or Jurassic Park. Just about all the identical stuff that excited me then nonetheless excites me now. It was an escape. My dwelling life suffered from alot of turmoil. I suffered abuse from a member of the family and that made me a extremely insular particular person. Drawing was an escape from that. There’s no disgrace in it and I’m proud to have the inventive skill I’ve at this time. I’ve such a supportive and loving household now, primarily my spouse and son, and it’s turned my paintings not into an escape however an expression of gratitude and a celebration of the whole lot that I maintain expensive.

Who have been a few of your favourite artists rising up?
I’m certain it’s the identical for alot of artists who love cinema however Drew Struzan was the primary artist who made a huge effect on me. It was within the Showcase Cinema in Glasgow, my hometown, the place I first noticed the posters for the Star Wars particular editions in 1997 and I informed myself I wish to draw like that! John Alvin to the same diploma. I additionally love the artwork of Salvador Dali and Peter Howson.

Who do you actually dig today, observe on Instagram?
I like Sam Gilbey and Nuno Sardanas. They’re additionally poster artists they usually actually encourage me with their creativity. Rachel Jane Artwork is my pal too and he or she has a extremely wonderful painterly type that I’m in awe of. I do observe a number of artists. I do attempt to preserve my social media a extremely constructive and galvanizing place.

What recommendation would you’ve for budding artists at this time?
I feel it’s simply vital to be your self and observe your personal path. Draw inspiration from the place you’ll find it and have enjoyable. Each artist began as a result of it was a enjoyable little bit of escapism. By no means lose that.

What ought to we be searching for from you sooner or later?
Extra of simply being me. I hope to proceed getting higher on the craft and studying new strategies. I don’t wish to ever attain some extent the place I really feel like I can’t enhance or do higher. I desire a fixed evolution.

Being a fansite, we’ve got to ask you… What are a few of your favourite motion pictures/TV exhibits of all time?
There’s so much I might checklist nevertheless it actually boils all the way down to Star Wars and Jurassic Park. I like each of these worlds. I’ll wish to maintain an actual lightsaber or see an actual dinosaur till the day I die.

Scroll down to take a look at a few of our favourite artwork items from Christopher as we proceed to observe his journey throughout his Web site and social media hubs: Instagram / X / Fb / Poster Spy / Pink Bubble / Patreon / Retailer

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