How did you get into art?

I always drew up comics for as long as I can remember, but I didnt really do anything with it. Later on when i was studying to be a Social worker it hit me; I dont wanna take care of other people's problems for the rest of my life! I WANNA DRAW! So then i went to Art school... and you know how that goes....
 

How do you get inspiration for the pieces you produce?

Mainly from music and smoking hash.

What has been your best creation to date?

Usually the last thing i've made.

How much do you think hype affects the public perception of what good art is?

Over here in the Netherlands the word Art or Artist isn't used as much as in English. Which i'm kinda happy with. Calling yourself an Artist here is kinda snobbish, and people usually think you just mess around and live from goverment money. So defining good art is sorta hard, to be honest i dont even see myself as an artist, i just draw.
But yeah to answer the question; hype affects the populairity of a certain type of art, good art is still a personal thing.

Last CD you bought/downloaded/shoplifted?

Chrome Children (stonesthrow compilation)

When did you you realised that art could make you some money?

When people offered me money for my paintings, and more recently, offered me a job at a studio.

Why do so many people spend money on music yet so few buy art?

I think more people spend money on art than music these days to be honest, you cant download art.

What makes you happy?

Music and drawing.

What makes you sad?

No time to do my own thing, working on commissions all the time and thus not having time to make paintings.

Sex, drugs or rock n roll?

Sex, drugs and hiphop.

Last book you read?

The Dice man.

Tell us a secret?

I've got a beard.

Quote us your favourite song lyric?

Life's not a bitch, life is a beautiful woman, you only call her a bitch cuz she wouldnt let you get that pussy, maybe she didn't feel y'all shared any similar interests, or maybe you're just an a**hole who couldn't sweet talk the princess.
Aesop Rock - Daylight

What time did you get up?

10:30.

Did you have a good xmas?

Yeah man, you?

What else do like other than art?

Making music and playing videogames.

Any regrets?

None so far.

Final thoughts...

Sorry to Underspray for being such a lousy guy and filling in this form way too late hahaha.

Interview - Mr. Burrows 27/01/07