Last time I said I'm preparing a new column, and I'm so happy to tell
you guys, this is it: INTERVIEW. In this column, I'm going introduce some
of my favorite artists and fashionistas to you. They are all intelligent, talented
and have great personal styles. Though the interview,
they will sharing part of their lives, thoughts and works to us.
Oh ~ Because of them, the world is much prettier, interesting and meaningful.
"La la la la la la la life is wonderful
La la la la la la la life goes full circle ..."
Jason Mraz's song is just popped-up my mind. (Smile)
First of all, here is one of my favorite artists - Gabriel Moreno, a remarkableartist from Spain. Hope you enjoy the interview! (Smile) [ Special Thanks To Gabriel & Cristina ]

1. Briefly introduce yourself.
Gabriel Moreno, 35 years old, I specialized in drawing and
design in the Fine Arts Faculty of Seville. 2. What artists have influenced you and why?
I've always been attracted by expressionism. Egon Schiele and his way of
dealing with the lines, sensuality and the expressiveness of the hands......, having
half of his fluidity is my ambition. The American abstract expressionism, the
use of colors and lines of Robert Motherwell... Many times I play at taking
4 squared cm of a canvas, where a stain of color mixes with a group of lines
and wonder what it would look like in a bigger scale, but I guess I'm a
bit of a coward and that's what makes me be so figurative . And in illustration,
Berto Martinez, Hope Gangloff or Eva Solano are always a reference.
3. How do you handle the business side of being an artist?
Any illustrator , painter, musician... etc, if they want to develop their work,
live exclusively from it and achieve the best results, they have to have a
good profitability so they may take on all the projects they wish without
the obstacles that having other jobs to obtain financial security.
Therefore finding clients, keeping contact with agencies, galleries,
editorials, etc has to be constant and focused in a commercial way, but always
respecting the essence of the work.
4. Where is your favorite vacation city?
New York is my favorite city for vacations...it's like being all over the world
at the same time, and contrary to common perception, I find it very
welcoming...and it is New York!


5. Recommend 3 graphic design or art websites/ blogs.
http://drawn.ca
http://ffffound.com
http://domestika.org
6. Recommend 3 graphic or art books/ magazines.
Computer Art
Ilustration Now¡
Over & Over Catalog by Mike Perry
7. Recommend 3 films.
Cinema Paradiso
Blade Runner
Once Upon a Time in America
8. Recommend 3 CDs.
Esta boca es mia by Joaquin Sabina
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
Introducing the Hardline According Ter de TERENCE TRENT D´ARBY
9. What is your motto?
Anything is possible
10. What stuffs are on your desk?
Pilot pen, pencils, watercolors, ink, wacom tablet...

More about Gabriel Moreno:
WebsiteBlogP.S. It's interesting that, yesterday I randomly bought a DVD,
it is exactly the same film that Gabriel drew for the magazine NEO2 on the
above pictures. Surprising me! (Smile)
It is named
Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Nice film!