Name
Jim Darling
Tag
Can't tell
Age
28
Sex
Male
Location
Venice Beach, CA, USA.
Day job
Designer/Illustrator
Preferred Medium
Bic pen
Favourite artist
DJ Shadow is at the top of my creators list and has been for quite sometime, but I have to add the following... My good friends/artists: Tina Anderson, Eugene Good, Dan Weise and Kalene Rivers of "Thundercut", Daryll Peirce, Lesley Reppeteaux, Robbie Bolick, and my home boy Keegan! Other than them. I still love Phil Frost's stuff, Twist, Os Gemeos, Jeremy Fish, and I am really liking Lister's faces that he paints.
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How did you get into art?
I got into art because I was grounded all the time... So I would listen to music and draw, like I do today.
How do you get inspiration for the pieces you produce?
Mainly from music, but also from just looking at my surroundings, and feeding off my friends.
What has been your best creation to date?
I don't know? I like my last piece that I did for Sherbert Magazine issue #6 titled "Fish".
Last time you cried?
Little under a year ago at my grandfathers funeral. RIP Wally Olson!
How did you feel when you realised that art could earn you a living?
Relieved/excited
How much do you think hype affects the public perception of what good art is?
A fair bit... that flows into the whole mainstream/underground issue, which is kind of annoying. I think the real artists know who is dope and who is just on for the moment.
Last CD you bought/downloaded/shoplifted?
Cut Chemist's new one.... "The Audience's Listening"
What make you happy?
Cranking on cool projects. Getting to sleep in. Hanging out with my lady. Hanging out with friends doing art stuff. Talking with and visiting family. Sushi. Miller Lite.
What makes you sad?
Times where I feel like I'm standing still. Anything bad that loved ones have to go through.
Sex, drugs or rock n roll?
Sure.
Last book you read?
Something in college? I like magazines and pictures... I'm a visual person and suck at reading.
Tell us a secret?
Can't think of anything right now.
What else do like other than art?
Music. Walking. Being with the lady, friends, and family... Miller Lite.
Any regrets?
I trashed a jeep in high school rolling it 4 times and flipping it. I have always regretted that.
Final thoughts...
Cheers!
Interview - Mr. Burrows 31/08/06