a little chinwag with cover artist
abbey lossing
Tell us a bit about yourself, please.I’m an illustrator based
in Brooklyn, New York. I worked as a staff illustrator at both
BuzzFeed and Vice News, before taking the plunge into full-
time freelance last year.How do you describe your style of
art?My style is influenced by my background in screenprinting
and my love for textile design. I love drawing people, and try
to integrate patterns and shapes whenever possible.What
kinds of materials do you use?Occasionally I create limited
edition screenprints, but other than that, my work is completely
digital.Talk us through your creative process.I start with a
rough sketch in Photoshop, then build it up to a more finalised
drawing using layers. Next, I choose the colour palette. My work
is fairly simple, so finding a successful colour combination is
really important. Working digitally gives me the ability to quickly
change and adjust colours until I find something that works. It’s
a lot of trial and error.Who are the lady and dog in this image?
Most people I draw are completely made up. I drew the lady
first, and it seemed like she was missing something. I decided
she needed a dog companion, and since she was dressed in a
winter outfit, a husky seemed like a good fit.What do you listen
to or watch while you’re drawing?Mostly podcasts and music.
The US political situation is... interesting at the moment, so I
mostly listen to political podcasts. For music, I’ve been digging
Father John Misty and Leon Bridges. Punch Brothers are an
old-time favourite, as well.
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