This is a new series featuring a couple of interviews with some really cool artists to get to know the person behind and perhaps pick up a few tips and tricks. First out in the series is the very very talented digital painter, Lisa Sage. She does some of the most beautiful drawing work I’ve ever seen and I’m proud to have her here with the interview.

Tell us a little bit about yourself?

Well, I grew up in Ohio. In a very industrial, blue collar area on the East side of Cleveland. I think that’s why I so completely love color!! I’ve had more than enough dingy, grit.

Do you have any formal training/what’s your background in art?

I pretty lucky in that respect. With all the industry in our town we had a very well funded school system. The art department was no exception.

What equipment do you use?

I have a 2.5 GHz Dual core power pc G5 with 6 GB of RAM, an Apple 30" cinema display, a Wacom Graphire and a Logitech NuLOOQ to make up for chintzing out on the Wacom:) I didn’t know if I’d like the tablet so I bought the older model at a super good price. Not the smartest decision in the long run though.

Who is your biggest influence? Why?

I’ve always been a huge Escher fan but artistically I think the bucolic feel of Currier and Ives’ probably had more of an impact.

Do you have any advice to aspiring artists?

Spend more time really looking at the world around you. Pay close attention to light, reflections and shadows.

• Visit Sage Family Studios

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• Incase you are not a NAPP member I want to share with you a recent sucess story of a fellow NAPP Forum member Lisa Sage who rediscovered her passion for art and started drawing in Photoshop (and might I mention, awesome drawings!!) and recently also got to do some drawings for a new hollywood movie that’s coming out soon! Way to go Lisa! Check out her amazing portfolio here.
   
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