A newly released book called "Machino Supremo! - poems about machines" written by Janeen Brian and Mark Carthew, published by Celapene Press.
Do you have to wait for a flash of inspiration - how do you start?
Inspiration comes very quickly if the text instantly grabs me.
How did you get your start as an illustrator?
From a young age I have always enjoyed drawing. My real break came when I met the amazing Donna Rawlins, who happened to live around the corner from me in Melbourne. She guided me through the process of building a folio and introduced me to some publishers/editors. I am eternally grateful to her.
Who or what has influenced your work?
I was born in Holland and have always had a fascination with dutch and flemish artists such as Bruegel, Van Gogh, Pieck, and Escher. I am also inspired by Dürer, Doré, Sendak and Quentin Blake.
What's your favourite media for creating pictures?
I love integrating hand drawn sketches with digital media and am constantly trying to find the perfect balance between gesture and finish.
Do you experience illustrator's block - if so, what do you do about it?
I only experience block when I am given a brief which is prescriptive ie tells me what to draw. Luckily, this is very rare.
What's the worst thing about being a freelancer?
Loneliness And the best? Freedom
What are you working on at the moment?
"Café Kidz" - a set of high quality children's activity packs available in cafés Where can we see more of your work? www.thestylefile.com www.johnveeken.com
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