Introducing our new interview series: The Artist’s Hand. We’re going behind the scenes with our brilliant illustrators, highlighting the value of working with an artist and everything that goes into the making of art. In this new age of generative AI, human creativity and collaboration remains invaluable, as artists bring their unique perspectives, influences and skills to the table for each project.
In Part 1, we have a chat with Ben the Illustrator about his process of working from pencil and paper to vector art, the inspiration that he finds in music, and the alter-ego illustration style he has developed.
“I THINK BETTER WITH PENCIL ON PAPER.”
Ben talks about why he always starts with a pencil drawing, and the “zen” of working in Adobe Illustrator.
“MUSIC IS A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF LIFE FOR ME.“
Music is a consistent backdrop to Ben’s workflow and has been the subject of some of his passion projects.
“I NEVER PLANNED THIS…“
Behind the scenes of how Ben’s alternative illustration style – Ben Draws – came to be.