Q: Where are you from?

Semarang, Indonesia

Q: How would you best describe your art style?

My work can be described as surreal and accentuated with a lot of detail, many of my designs feature skulls, owls, patterns and bold outlines. I frequently use owls as my signature with black/white or monochrome colors.

Q: Where do you find your inspiration when creating your art?

I get so much inspiration from tattoos, ornate art, and black and white stuff. If I need some inspiration, I know where to find it.

Q: When did you know you wanted to make a career in the art world?

I’m not sure; I’ve been drawing and making weird stuff since I was a kid. I can remember when I dropped out of College at the end of 2007, at that point I decided to focus on illustration as my job, no matter what.

Q: How does art impact your day to day life or your impression of the world as a whole?

Do you believe art/design can create a better world? That’s what I believe.

Q: What does a day of creating the artwork look like for you and how to you start your creative process?

I drink coffee 3-5 times a day and trust me; it works well for your mood. When you’re in the right mood, you can go on auto-pilot when you hold your pen or Wacom.

I’m not someone that waits for inspiration to make a piece of art. I don’t know, I just make some sketches, do some inking and finish it. If I’m not working on commission work, I’m making stuff for my store or some contest.

Q: When you’re not creating, what do you like to do with your time?

I don’t know why, but I still like watching Star Wars and Alien when I have free time. Also, I always enjoy cooking dinner with my wife and running 5k in the morning.

Q: What artist (either current or past) do you most admire and why?

I’m a die-hard fan of HR Giger, Ralph McQuarrie, Frank Frazetta and Mike Giant.

Q: What’s the best advice that’s been given to you as an artist?

Make sure you always get the best quality coffee while working on your project. Coffee makes everything possible.