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SEX, VEKTOR,
ROCK N’ ROLL
THE GREATEST
HITS OF
VEKTORIKA

THE INSPIRATION: VEKTORIKA MAGAZINE KICKS ASS - SEAN HODGE (WWW.AIRBURN.COM)

THE INTERVIEW: SHINGO SHIMIZU (WWW.SHINGO.CA), MOMOROBO
(WWW.MOMOROBO.COM) AND MARK WASYL (WWW.DROPDEADSEXY.NET)
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THE INSPIRATION:

VEKTORIKA
MAGAZINE
KICKS ASS By: Sean Hodge from AiBURN

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOME VECTOR INSPIRATION. VEKTORIKA MAGAZINE WILL
FUEL YOUR VECTOR FIRE. EVERY FREE ISSUE OF THIS DOWNLOADABLE MAGAZINE HAS
NUMEROUS ARTISTS PRESENTED FOR PURE VECTOR ENJOYMENT.

THE QUALITY OF THIS MAGAZINE HAS GROWN OVER TIME. THE LATTER ISSUES HAVE
SOME ESPECIALLY TALENTED ARTISTS AND THEIR WORK ON DISPLAY. THERE IS PLENTY
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CONTENT AND THEMES

OF THE MAGAZINE
This mag is predominately a showcase for vector artists. and yes a grandma pushing her walker. Some other
So there is plenty of eye candy and lot’s of fun work themes have been Asiana, Rock & Roll, Beauty, Toys
on display. There are also thoughtful and mature artists & Games, and most recently Character Design. IF YOUR LOOKING
presented in the magazine as well. You’ll see extremely
personal work, commercial work, and work that spans The artist interviews are one of the best features of FOR A GREAT
multiple genres. Each artist gets a full page and a link. the magazine. They get special design treatment. There COLLECTION OF
So, if you really like a particular artists work you can is an effort to compliment the artists style with the
learn more about them. presentation of the design of the interview questions VECTOR ARTWORK
Consider doing that. Follow one of the links and really
and answers. The artist’s work is also prominently
displayed. There are three interviews in the Issue 10.
THAN CHECK
analyze the work of an artist that inspires you. This is One of the artists interviewed is from Brasil and his OUT VEKTORIKA
a great way to improve your work. Its cool flip through name is Kako.
the magazine. Though to really apply what you see you MAGAZINE
have to emulate the art in practice work. Or break down Kako’s portfolio website is very organized and easy to
how the artists have arrived at an idea or solution and maneuver. Its called Kakofonia. He describes his work as
then practice the techniques. “Dark and Dirty”, which is unusual for vector art. He has
a distinctive style and draws really well. It many cases its
Each magazine put out has a different theme. Open hard to tell the graphics he creates are vectors. They look
up the Erotika issue and you’ll find pinups, kink, a lot like ink and watercolor illustrations. This is just one
bondage, humor, retro playmates, nudity, porn, example of the great artists you’ll find in this Magazine.

PROGRESSION
OF THE MAGAZINE
Looking at the progression of the Magazine from its first feature of the magazine. This addition added a layer
version to where it is today is interesting. It has steadily of interest and depth. In these later issues the
improved its quality of content and presentation since work presented is very professional. The artwork
the first issue. At issue 10 it certainly has a polished feel. can serve as inspiration to designers that like using
This most recent version has really quality illustrations vectors. Though for someone just getting started
and interviews talented vector artists. it can seem intimidating to see such quality work.
Opening up the first issue of Vektorika will remedy
Issue 7 is where the artists interview becomes a staple that feeling.
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If your just getting started with vector graphics than

going all the way back and starting at issue 1 will benefit
you. Though even for seasoned vector illustrators this
magazine has artist and their work that you’ll find
inspiring.

The only thing missing from this mag is no tutorials.

Maybe they’ll work that into the mag in the future.
More educational and written content would expand the
audience of this magazine further.

If You Like Vector Graphics than Vektorika Magazine is

for You.

Remember this is a non-profit project. This is done for

the love of the vector. So, be patient with the downloads.
The system used is a little clunky. It would take you
some time to download all the issues. Start out with
Issue one has less refined work by vector artists that just one at a time. The issues are well worth the time it
appear to be just learning their craft. Its a raw mag takes you to download.
out of the gate. So, no matter what your experience
level Vektorika Magazine will inspire you to improve our If your looking for a great collection of vector artwork
vector designs. than check out Vektorika Magazine.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sean Hodge keep AiBURN running Sean is the editor of PSDTUTS and focus of the blog. Subsequently the
and moving forward. He is interested VECTORTUTS, a well-known Photoshop scope of the subject mattered covered
in helping people learn design and and Vector tutorial blog. He regularly widened, though AiBURN will always
improve their techniques with the writes for that blog as well. He has have a soft spot for vector graphics.
programs they use. been known to frequently post on
Smashing Magazine. He has appeared www.AiBURN.com
He is from the US, but living on the on GoMediaZine writing about design
beach in Venezuela. His studio is and the web. Sean is passionate
Connection Cube. That’s where He get about writing, art, blogging, business,
to create graphics, design websites, graphic design, and a myriad of other
and write for some great companies! subjects you’ll see pop up on this
He love working on creative projects! site. If you are interested in working
with Sean on your next graphic design
About AiBURN: Art + Inspiration or branding project visit his business
on Fire site Connection Cube.

AiBURN is a website dedicated to Origins of AiBURN

Art and Inspiration burning up the
web today. This is the art, graphic The site started off as an Adobe
design, and web design blog of Sean Illustrator tutorial blog. It also
Hodge. Learn lots of interesting art covered news, resources, and issues
and design techniques on this blog. on vector art. For it’s first 6 months
Get refueled with a heavy dose of of existence (from late November of
inspiration and intelligent analysis. 2007 to May of 2008) this was the
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Vektorika is a fantastic publication and we’re

excited to work with them. It’s great to meet
people who love vector art as much as we do!

Skellie TUTS+ Manager // www.vectortuts.com

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Where are you from? How would you describe your style?

Toronto, Canada Manga-reading-monkey-eating-a-banana-sitting-in-a-

tree-style.
Could you share with us the history behind www.shingo.
ca? What does it mean? How do you work from concept   to the final artwerk?
Could you tell us the creative process?
I started my website just over 4 years ago, ever since
I switched to Illustration from Graphic Design as my Sketches are scanned, retraced in Illustrator. Main
primary business. Wanted shingo.com… Anyhow, I colors are placed in. Then add detail and polish
designed it, and was built by a programmer. It used to be at the end. I try to stay away from Gradient Mesh
all in Flash, but now, a function for downloadable jpegs because it really slows down my computer. But I do
has been added. The site will soon be redesigned with like ‘blur’.
sections for Graphic Design and Character Design.
Research is usually done online through image
What do you think about vektor graphik? What do you libraries, or at my bookshelf. It doesn’t compare to
love about it? my crates of records… but I have a lot of books. Before
I used to buy records. Now I always buy books.
Well it was an easy progression from always drawing
logos and pictographs to drawing illustrations. I love it Anyways, I conceptualize through sketches on tracing
because it’s so sharp and scalable. I used to draw with paper. Then I scan the images together or separately
a mouse because of that, but now I use a Wacom tablet in Photoshop. Then in Photoshop I rearrange and
for obvious reasons. edit the images, so that it is presentable to a client.
Once the image or concept is approved, I then trace
What kind vektor softwares do you currently use? the image in Illustrator, and take it to finish.

Adobe Illustrator CS4

SHINGO SHIMIZU CANADA // WWW.SHINGO.CA

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I THINK VEKTORJUNKIE
THE ONLY ONE OF IT’S
KIND THAT I KNOW OF,
I LOVE IT! WOULD LOVE
TO SEE IT GROW

What are the projekts you are currently working on? Mixmag and Pop-in New York are always fun because it’s
always portraits. I like doing them but they are also the
Skateboard deck, mobile messenging service, branding most difficult…
for yoga wear company, and logo for a web design
company. Who are your favourite artists or designers?

Any favorites projekt? Chuck Anderson, Adrian Tomine, James Jean, Tanabe
Hiroshi, Stina Persson and Nawel.
I created character designs for McCain Foods Canada. It
was a drinking box line called ‘Zwak’, and there were these Any future projekts you can share with us?
3 kids that would go on adventures. So I would draw them
with different climbing gear, swimming gear, and so on. Art shows and a redesign of www.shingo.ca. Possibly
Later the designs were 3-D animated by Loopmedia+inc, for some t-shirts. A look book for studiomate ‘House of Spy’
TV spots. I’ll upload it once my site’s redesigned… Clothing www.houseofspy.com.
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3) A great composition I saw on a DVD movie. I’ll pause it, Any tips/tricks for vektorlover out there to create such a
then draw it in my sketchbook quickly. That movie ‘Brazil’ great vektor artwerks like yours?
I liked cuz of that. It was really intense otherwise…
Invest in a Wacom Tablet. I use an Intuos 2. Wanting an
4) Working chemistry with a client. Sometimes a client Intuos 3.
can just dump a project in your hat and expect you
to make doves appear, but instead you make flying Create your own swatch libraries. Whether it be a
monkeys appear because that’s what you feel like that palette of colors, brushes or patterns, you should
day, and then they flip out. Ok, that’s extreme, but you always save them and name them. Being organized will
get what I mean. save you time, especially in the long run, making you
much more efficient. Experiment with the ‘brushes’,
5) An interesting project. More please. ‘symbols’ and ‘patterns’.

6) Meeting new interesting people the previous night.

Haven’t went out in a while. What do you think of vektorjunkie.com?

7) Pressure and Deadlines. Sometimes, you tap into I think it’s the only one of it’s kind that I know of. I love
something totally unseen. it! Would love to see it grow.

8) Knowing that other creative people are doing a similar Thank you so much for doing this interview.
thing in a different part of the world at the same time Any last words...
as you… like brewing a fresh cup of coffee, and hitting
the drawing board. Let me do another Kalendar for United Vektor Project.

What inspires you? Could you list the 8 things that 2) Music: depends on what lifts my mood even
inspiring you in your creative process? further. Right now it’s ‘Sugar Cane’ by Sonic Youth.
Usually it is pretty random. Sometimes I think about
1) Walking through another city. Recently it was New recording sounds from my whole day, and listening to
York, then Vancouver. Two extreme opposites. Love that the next day while I draw. But honestly who has
them both. the time?
I have been very fortunate to be selected
to create a illustration for the united vektor
kalendar project. I remember when vector art
became too big too quickly, and it was starting to
be considered a ‘style’ rather then a ‘tool’, and
everything became to look the same. Now the
trend seems to be more skewed towards really
highly skilled hand-drawn stuff to really badly
hand-drawn stuff. So despite the change in trend,
(which happens all the time anyways) it’s really
encouraging to realize how big the community
is for vector artists around the globe, and how
artists are pushing the envelope in vector these
days. So a big muchas gracias to vektorika for
bringing the community together. And a great
pleasure to be part of. Hopefully they call me
back again for another one.

Shingo Shimizu // www.shingo.ca

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Bei Vektorjunkie.com ist die neue Ausgabe des

frei dowloadbaren PDF-Magazins Vektorika
erschienen. Die sechste Ausgabe des ganz auf Vektor-
Illustrationen spezialisierten Magazins konzentriert
sich auf das Thema “Beauty“. Herausgeber Godot
Guntoro präsentiert gewohnt textbefreit 50 Beiträge
internationaler Illustratoren, Designer und Künstler,
die auf 54 Seiten die ganze Palette zeitgenössischer
Illustrationen abbilden – von experimentell bis
realistisch. Natürlich sind auch die vorangegangenen
Ausgaben von Vektorika downloadbar, zu den
Themen “1“, “Helvetica“, “Superstar“, “Erotika“ und
“Toys & Games“.

Die Illustratoren Organisation e.V. //

www.io-home.org

Bats Fabrice // www.5-tab.idflux.net

Ali Sabet // USA // www.sabet.com Amenth // Indonesia // www.theyhatemydesign.net
Amenth // Indonesia // www.theyhatemydesign.net Andrea Rosciano // Italy // www.portfolio.basebog.it
Andy Mallalieu // UK // www.maldesign.co.uk Tony Ariawan // Indonesia // www.area105.com
Avocadolite // Singapore // www.avocadolite.com Carol Tessitore // USA // www.caroltessitore.com
Cédric Le Floch // France // www.cl-deez.com Christina Gakopoulou // Germany // www.cg-art.de
 “I am compelled to write to thank you for the unique
opportunity to take part in the creation of something
inspirational and special like this. It was inspiring to
get in touch and talk to so many talented people who
seem to think along the same lines and I appreciate
the passion that goes into putting this all together.
Vektorika is a very impressive publication on many
levels. The magazine combines different genres
of vektor art into a visually stunning format. I am
always quite impressed by the range and variety of
the artwork and delighted that it continues to thrive.
Thank you for your devotion to art and keep up the
excellent work.”

Christina Gakopoulou // www.cg-art.de

Christina Gakopoulou // Germany // www.cg-art.de

Agus Pramono // Indonesia // www.thecleber.org Daniel Palma // Portugal // www.elcabron.net
 I’m always on the look out for online magazines,
I love clicking through the things. There are a
number of favourites out there but vector work has
always been the most fascinating to me so without
further delay I have to put Vektorika up there in
the top 3 online editions. If it were a real book I’d
certainly order one. It was a really good thing to
be asked to submit work to the release as I felt like
I’d arrived in the world of vector and as this is one
of the best formats for the genre I felt proud. It’s
certainly boosted my confidence and I guess thats
the power of such products, everybody wants them,
everybody sees them.

Dave Luscombe // www.daveluscombe.com

Dave Luscombe // UK // www.daveluscombe.com

Den Grishin // Russia // www.artfront.ru Yudi Andhika // Indonesia // www.theyellowdino.com
Dhanank Pambayun // Indonesia // www.tragiklabs.com Eike Oliver Mitte // Germany // www.vectorian.de
 Publishing vector styles only, Vektorika presents
itself unique in the scene and gives creative
artists a platform to self-actualize. Since vector
for me are the basis for every design and layout,
I therefore propose to spread the message: Let
vector flow from the minds of all people, let
vector reach the eyes of the blind and let vector
create the world you love to live in!

Eike Oliver Mitte // www.vectorian.de

Eike Oliver Mitte // Germany // www.vectorian.de

Teddy S. // Indonesia // www.theycallmeteddy.com Furi Furi Company // Japan // www.furifuri.com
 Vektorika is the magazine I was looking for! I love
to draw with vektor and decided to participate
in Vektorika! Every issue is a challenge because
the quality of the works is very high. It’s a great
opportunity to show my illustrations around the
world and enjoy other artists’s work.

Francina Ruana // wwww.laxisca.com

Francina Ruana // Spain // www.laxisca.com

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Some of the best vector artists in the world

contribute to this blazing hot Jakarta-Indonesia
based e-mag. Since most of the graphic design
world centers on Europe and America, it’s a bit
refreshing to see a larger number of highly
talented artists from Indonesia, Thailand,
Singapore, Australia and more. In just its 8th issue,
the magazine has grown from 24 pages of sexy
content to 100+!

Wacom Asia // www.wacom-asia.com

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MOMOROBO
SINGAPORE // WWW.MOMOROBO.COM
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Please introduce yourself and tell us little bit about What does it mean?
your background.
Morris: There are heaps of cool names in the scene so
Meng: Formed in the mid-2004, Momorobo is an indie we wanted to pick a fabulously daft one that rolls off the
design collective created by Eric and Morris Lee. Now tongue easily. So there you go, Momorobo! Momorobo
inclusive of mid-twenties Meng, Eddie Yeo, and Jun, probably means peach robot in Japanese but then again,
all of them share a similar and strong passion in the what the f**k ís a peach robot?
outsider arts and krautrock.
What do you think about vektor graphik? What do you
Where are you from? love about it?

Morris: Singapore Jun: Vector is clean and sleek, gives a strong and clear
definition of the different borders of area.
Could you share with us the history behind www.
momorobo.com? What kind of vektor softwares do you currently use?

Meng: Within two years of working in the industry, Eddie: Adobe Illustrator, Freehand and Flash.
Momorobo has made artistic contributions to clients like
Ministry of Sound, Tiger Beer, The Butter Factory, Futon How would you describe your style?
(a Bangkok-based Electro Band), ColourZip, and Theatre
Works, Amongst many more. Jun: Non-minimalism.

How do you work from concept to the final artwerk?

Eddie: Our process is simple. Each of us will come up

with a concept or idea. The guy with the best will dictate
and the rest will assist.

Could you tell us the creative process?

Jun: Work around an idea where the execution doesn’t

really need to visually bounded.

What are the projekts you are currently working on?

Meng: Building a space shuttle to reach venus.

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VEKTORJUNKIE IS GREAT
VIBE AND REALLY ACE
CURATOR BEHIND IT.
IF YOU HAVE A GREAT
CURATOR WITH SUCH A
BIG HEART, SURELY THE
PRODUCT FROM HIM IS
BOUND TO BE AS GOOD..

Could you list the 8 things that inspiring you in your

creative process?

Jun: Great works produced by fellow designers.

Great budget for the project.
Great idea.
Great client.
Great deal of resources.
Great project timeline.
Great feedback.
Great $.

Any tips/tricks for vektorlover out there to create such a

great vektor artwerks like yours?
Any future projekts you can share with us?
Morris: Cut, copy, paste, edit ;)
Eddie: Secret....shhhhh

Any favorites projekt? What do you think of vektorjunkie.com?

Jun: Not yet. All: Great vibe and really ace curator behind it: Godot.
If you have a great curator with such a big heart, surely
Who are your favourite artists or designers? the product from him is bound to be as good.

Morris: fFurious Thank you so much for doing this interview. Any
last words...
What inspires you?
All: Hey Eunice (Pinkgirlgowild)! How are ya? Hope you
Morris: The usuals: our families, friends and lovers. are doing well. Do keep in touch :)
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Giovanni Meroni // Italy // www.inversoadv.com Ida Belogi // Italy // www.b-9.it
 I have discovered that my passion for vectors is a
world-spreaded disease. Everytime one of my works
appears on VJ I feel a bit like home. Vektorika is
one of the reasons to keep on drawing and being
part of Vektorika fills me with pride.

Ida Belogi // www.b-9.it

Ida Belogi // Italy // www.b-9.it

Ivan Caputo // Italy // www.kapcom.net Jerome Castro // France // www.hellofreaks.com
Jerome Castro // France // www.hellofreaks.com Jin Hyung Im // South Korea // www.csublime.com
 Vektorika is the first online magazine which
focused on Vector Arts. Since the beginning it
has been a reference for me and influenced
my work. Now it’s a pleasure to be a part of it.
Keep it UP!

Samuel Juving // www.smoze.com

Samuel Juving // France // www.smoze.com

Samuel Juving // France // www.smoze.com Kama // Indonesia // www.oxidizzy.com
 “Kool Vektorika” is a special place where vektor
freaks like us understand each other...

Kako // www.kakofonia.com

Kako // Brasil // www.kakofonia.com

Kaneda // Italy // www.nosurprises.it Kevin Eschweiler // Germany // www.cooncreative.com
Blue Limonade // France Blue Limonade // France
 Vector art is definitely a style of the future so
its great to see a magazine that is at the cutting
edge of emerging talent.

Luke Feldman // www.skaffs.com

Luke Feldman // Australia // www.skaffs.com

Malona Huai // Indonesia // www.malonahuai.com Mark Wasyl // United States // www.dropdeadsexy.net
 Vektorika is inspiration wrapped up in one
tightly knit package! Thanks VJ for finding the
best of the best and sharing it with us!

Mark Wasyl // www.dropdeadsexy.net

Mark Wasyl // United States // www.dropdeadsexy.net

Mike Castello // www.mikecastello.com Niklas Kansmeyer // Germany // www.niklas-design.com
 “I am proud to be a part of the vektorika
magazine. Before I saw this magazine, I never
thought that there are so many people that have
the same passion like me. So many people from
different countries... Stay tuned in what you do!

Niklas Kansmeyer // www.niklas-design.com

Niklas Kansmeyer // Germany // www.niklas-design.com

Paul Middlewick // United Kingdom // www.paulmiddlewick.com Puguh Rahardjo // Indonesia
Rosso // www.theredislove.com Sailormoon // www.sailormoonillustration.tk
Sailormoon // www.sailormoonillustration.tk Shieko // Malaysia // www.supasoniksnailstudio.com
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Vektorika has always been an inspiration to us

here at Vectorvault. It was one of the first public
celebrations of vector art and a tremendous
inspiration. As a result of their efforts we have
been exposed to a vast community of vector
artists that we were unaware of. In many ways,
they paved the way for sites like vectorvault.com
to exist. We’re pleased to be associated with them
and support this project with passion.

Adam Jarvis // www.vectorvault.com

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Please introduce yourself and tell us little bit about your Could you share with us the history behind
background.. DropDeadSexy.net?

I’m Mark Wasyl and I’m a vektor pinup addict. Not much history yet to DropDeadSexy.net... but its
steadily building as we speak! DropDeadSexy.net
I’ve been into art and music as far back as I can remember, (formerly Lookerland.com) is my personal website of
and druing Junior High is when the inspiration to create Super Hot Attitude Inspired Pinup Girls and Graphics.
really kicked in. Metal and punk is all I was listening to, The website started out as nothing more than a creative
and being bombarded by all the cool album covers, flyers outlet for me to post my creations a few years back, and
and show posters had its impact on me. I developed over time its picked up some momentum.
this fascination with skulls, girls and pentagrams, so my
work reflected that. My girls weren’t all that hot back What does it mean?
then, but over time they got cuter and cuter ;)
“Drop Dead Sexy” is the most effective way for me to
My current style is still evolving, but probably the describe the girls I create. Most people get the meaning
first glimpse of it started a few years back. I’ve taken right away, which saves me the time from having to
the subject matter that I love most (Pinup girls and explain what I do. Additionally I think labeling my
Rock ‘n Roll) and combined it with my experience as work Drop Dead Sexy certainly creates a bit of curiosity
a Graphic Design. amongst people... which is a good thing. It’ll encourage
people to click on the link when the see it.
Where are you from?

My parents both Polish and I was born and raised in Los

Angeles, and I’m still here.

DROPDEADSEXY USA // WWW.DROPDEADSEXY.NET

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What are the projekts you are currently working on? Any favorites projekt?

I just finished up the designs for the next round of shirts I’ve really enjoyed the latest T-shirts designs I’ve put
I’m doing with Sik World (www.sikworld.com). I’m quite together for Sik World. I’m pretty much given creative
happy with the results this time around. There are also a freedom to do whatever I want...which is always a
couple other things I’ve got on my plate... but shhhhhh.... plus. My favorite projects are always the ones where I
I can’t talk about it yet. Oh, and also I’ll have my artwork get most the control and creative freedom to do what
featured in a Kustom Kulture book that’ll be available in I want.
the Spring of 2008 if not sooner.
Who are your favourite artists or designers?
Any future projekts you can share with us?
Um.... here’s some of them in no particular order... Rian
Nothing too crazy, just the usual pinup and graphics Hughes, Ragnar, Pushead, Coop, J Scott Campbell, Celia
projects and some gallery shows. I’ve also been working Calle, Shepard Fairy, Coop, David Carson, Frazetta, Simon
on getting some more stickers and limited edition artworks Bisley, Rockin’ Jelly Bean, Ryan McGinness, Toki Doki and
available on my website. there are tons more.
What kind of vektor software/application do you
currently use? How would you describe your style?

Adobe Illustrator. I tried using Freehand a while back, but Drop Dead Sexy Vektors with a touch of Evil and Rock
Illustrator worked out better for me. ‘n Roll.
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What do you think about vektor graphik? What do you How do you work from concept to the final artwerk?
love about it?
It depends on the project, but for the most part I may
I’m so addicted to it. First off I love the ability to “remix” start out with some very rough sketches (yes the old
things. If I have some elements I like from a previous fashioned way) to get a basic idea for composition.
piece of artwork I can just grab and reuse it to make Then later use the sketches for reference as I go to
something new. Second, the flexibility with changing out work in Illustrator. I’ll lay down my basic shapes and
colors and adjusting your composition to fit different colors first and then slowly build and refine them until
applications works well for me. And finally I love the I get to a point where I’m happy. Next comes the detail.
clean lines and shapes I’m able to generate. It keeps my This takes the most time and require a lot of tweaking.
artwork slick and clean and each illustration produces Finally I’ll play with the colors until I’ve found the right
more of an impact. mood...and I’m basically done. Although we all know
that with vektor art we’re never really done... right?
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What inspires you? DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE

Music... Girls... Art... and Sleep THE POWER OF BRUSHES.
Could you list the 8 things that inspiring you in your
PLAY AROUND WITH
creative process? MAKING DIFFERENT
Music... Girls... Art... Sleep... Music... Girls... Art... and BRUSHES. I USE THEM FOR
Sleep. MY “INK-LIKE” STROKES
Any tips/tricks for vektorlover out there to create such
a great vektor artwerks like yours?
What do you think of vektorjunkie.com?
Keep things simple. No need to get carried away with
tons of colors and over complicated details. The fewer I luv it. Its certainly a great source of inspiration for Artists
the points the better.... that’s how I achieve the nice everywhere... especially vector artists. You find all the
sexy curves. Colors.... I try to not to go overboard with best artists and artwork in one tightly knit downloadable
the colors on any my artworks...this allows you to focus magazine.
in on the shapes and subject matter. Also...BRUSHES!
Don’t underestimate the power of brushes. Play around Thank you so much for doing this interview.
with making different brushes. I use them for my “ink- Any last words...
like” strokes.
Yeah...thanks so much for inviting me to do this interview.
I’m a fan of VektorJunkie and I’m thankful that you’ve
allowed me to be featured in your pages. Keep your eyes
open for the evolution of work and make sure to Spread
The Infection of DropDeadSexy.net!
 I just love to work with vektorjunkie and the
great vektorika magazine, whatever is coming,
I’m down with u guys!

vector for sure // www.vectorforsure.com

dmg // Austria // www.vectorforsure.com

Titipun Tubthong // Thailand // www.littlemee.net Tema Semenov // Russia // www.vectorizedme.com
Colin Lee // UK // www.lee25.com Toby Yeung // Hong Kong // www.cubemen.com
 Each issue of Vektorika magazine is packed full of
some of the best vector artwork from around the
world. It’s this variety and the amount of geography
covered that truly makes it a great magazine!

I truly enjoy reviewing each page when I get a

new issue. The new interviews are also a very nice
touch, great to see how people work and think from
all over the world. I really appreciate the work
that goes into putting these together and hope the
project keeps going and grows!

Paul Bush // www.creativebush.com

Paul Bush // USA // www.creativebush.com

Chun Woei // Malaysia // www.urban-cr3atures.com Vektorjunkie // Indonesia // www.vektorjunkie.com
Vektorjunkie // Indonesia // www.vektorjunkie.com Budiadiliansyah // Indonesia // www.vektorthunder.com
Virginia S. van Slimming // The Netherlands // www.vs2x.com WERK // Sweden // www.werk.se
Wisnu Suhandoko // Indonesia // gar3nx.deviantart.com Said Achmad Mubarak // Indonesia // xait.deviantart.com
 We at YASLY love the yummy goodness of vectory-
bits and respect Vekorika’s fresh approach and
promotion of them. Each issue is packed with heaps
of inspiration - what more could you want in a
free magazine?! Much respect to the Vektorika
heads, keep makin’ moves and keep those vectors
straight-sexy!

Danny Jones // www.youaresolastyear.com

Danny Jones // USA // www.youaresolastyear.com

Yoga // Indonesia // www.machine56.com Yona // Indonesia // pinkversusblack.deviantart.com
Yue Feng // www.strangedigital.com Yongkiat Karnchanapayap // Thailand // www.pictoverse.com
 It’s great to see a digital magazine dedicated to
Vector arts like Vektorika and it’s been my pleasure
to be a part of the great mag. Vector rules!

Yongkiat K // www.pictoverse.com

Yongkiat Karnchanapayap // Thailand // www.pictoverse.com

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pixelfucker.net

La Cowboy
Chinoise
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Vektor Noodles
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maykou.com
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by Vector Brigade
vectorbrigade.com

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vectorizedme.com
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