They’re not dolls! Enter a toy shrine that doubles as the concept artist’s studio
I finally gave up the hustle and bustle of the New York City studio lifestyle. I made the move to lazy California about five years ago and have never looked back.
My primary workstation is in a small bedroom. Most of my work is digital these days, so the setup is fairly simple: two monitors, a desk, and proper lighting is all I really need to get working. I live a pretty sedentary life, so the standing desk is extremely important for blood flow! My average month consists of a healthy balance of client work, personal work, and comic convention travel. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a luxury to
be able to work from home, but it also forces me to be disciplined or else the bills don’t get paid. Remaining motivated is a skill you have to learn if you’re working from home in any capacity. I also have to learn when to put down the pen and enjoy personal time with my wife and friends.
My partner and I are toy concept artists, so the rest of the house is filled with figurines and statues. We love surrounding ourselves with toys, and call them reference material as an excuse for our childish behaviour. What’s not pictured are the millions of toy boxes in our garage and closets. Though we have our own studios, we spend a lot of downtime together in the loft area and enjoy gaming and binge-watching cartoons. Finding the right co-op game is the hard part!
FIGHTING GAME ENTHUSIAST
My hobbies include fighting games, toy collecting, cars and working out. All of my interests tend to blend and define what I like to draw. If it’s not obvious, Street Fighter and video games have truly infested my daily life. I try to convince myself that gaming for
