Find more art after the interview!
FURIES : When did you get started as an artist?
Early. When I was a kid, maybe 7 or 8 I started my first comic called super dog. It kinda spiraled from there. I’ve never really had any difficulty with drawing. They way I approach any piece is so open to change. It can feel like a maze.
FURIES : Is art hereditary in your family?
No. Music runs deep in my family, and my mother has an artistic side to her. However drawing, sketching, painting, things of that nature were not in my family. My step-father’s family has a strong artistic streak. So I did have a family influence through the years.
FURIES : What’s your work space like?
Where ever I have enough light or time to do it. Mainly my bedroom. It’s cozy and perfect for me to settle. I have an easel for painting, not a great one, but it does the job.
FURIES : What current projects are you working on?
I have 2 new marker based images Im working on, as well as a new painting. I post all my work when it’s finished on my website. I really never know when I’m on a new project until I’m working on it. Then it’s done. Hopefully I will be turning more out at a quicker pace. J
FURIES : What kind of music do you listen to while you’re working on a project?
This can be a wide range, depending on my mood. I love listening to the Gorillaz, Biggie Smalls, Lady GaGa, the Beatles, and one of my personal favorites, Hugh Laurie’s Let Them Talk almbum. There’s tons of other artists I enjoy listening to while working. Those are some top ones. My vinyl collection receives a lot of attention while working in my room. Some of those eargasms are provided by Steve Miller Band, Pixies, Beethove, The Commodores, etc. Point is, if I’m feeling it, I can use it serve my muse.
FURIES : Has your art ever interfered with your personal life, or vice versa?
It seems like my art doesn’t always get the chance to thrive like it deserves. I grew out of my art for a good chunk of my teenage years. Music dominated my every move in those days. I’m just now getting to a point where I can focus more on creating.
FURIES : What are your plans for the future?
The future will hold many things. I hope that I will find a way to incorporate painting and drawing into my career. There’s talks of going to the west coast next year. May a way for me to focus intently on my path. Right now I pick up a pencil, brush, or marker and keep at it.
You can check out more of Chris Carter’s colorful world by going to his webpage or his facebook !
http://daysonend07.wix.com/carter13art
https://www.facebook.com/carter13artwork
furiesmag.wordpress.com 