1. What inspired you to pursue a career in comic art and how did you get started?

Comics have always been my passion. I was redrawing robots from some comic book back in the day when I was six years old. So, it was just a question of when I will pursue a career in comics.

2. Comic art often involves visual storytelling. How do you approach the task of conveying emotions and narrative through your artwork?

There are so many things you have to think of when telling a story visually that I don’t think I can answer this in one quick sentence, but I think one of the most important things is to be able to let the reader know what is actually happening. And the whole thing should not be boring, so it’s important to mix up camera angles when there’s just a conversation for example…

3. Every artist has a unique style. How would you describe your artistic style, and what elements make it stand out from others?

I really like to show the action and with my pencils and inks I try to draw as many lines as possible. Lots of details and lots of life in the drawings. The reader should have the impression the pictures are moving.

4. Collaborations between artists and colorists can result in stunning visuals. Could you share an experience where your collaboration with a colorist/artist had a significant impact on the final outcome of a comic?

I would say it’s always a significant impact when someone else is coloring your artwork. Sometimes it’s more or less the direction you imagined it, sometimes it’s completely different. But always a blast to see good colors like in our Sasquatch Vikings project after just doing the pencils and inks.

5. The comic industry has seen significant technological advancements in recent years. How do you incorporate digital tools into your creative process, and what do you think are the benefits and challenges they bring?

I try to leave digital tools untouched. I like paper. And it’s great to have original artwork. There would be many benefits like saving a sketch and not having to erase everything you just drew 20 minutes on, but still I like the „old way “. I only use it to fix things when already inked.

6. Comics have the power to address important social and cultural issues. Have you ever worked on a project where you had to tackle such themes, and how did you approach it artistically?

No, not really.

7. Creating comics requires a balance between creativity and discipline. How do you stay motivated and overcome creative blocks or challenges during the artistic process?

Greg Capullo once said: you need to be able to work all the time. And I thought he’s right. So, I kick myself in the butt and draw as much as needed.

8. Comic conventions and fan events are popular gatherings for comic enthusiasts. Do you have any memorable experiences from attending or participating in such events that you'd like to share?

I love cons, because they are always such a great experience. People love my stuff and buy lots of prints and commissions. And to meet fans is really a nice experience overall.

9. As an artist/colorist, what advice would you give to aspiring comic creators who are just starting their journey in the industry?

I can only repeat the words of Greg Capullo: you have to be able to work all the time. I think it’s not necessary to study all the time, it’s ok to draw a lot of stuff you like. But draw! If you don’t know what to draw - google the name of your favorite artist and redraw the first thing that comes up. You need to practice drawing as much as possible. Only then will you be able to get better over time. And make sure to post stuff on Instagram, cause you need to build an audience. Nobody knows you, and it’s your job to change that. It’s exhausting, but worth the journey.