Chapter 23 by James Garside

Chapter 23 by James Garside

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Chapter 23 - Dave McKean on his creative process

Chapter 23 - Dave McKean on his creative process

The legendary Dave McKean in interview on his creative process.

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Chapter 23 - Dave McKean on his creative process
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The legendary Dave McKean in interview on his creative process.

David McKean is an illustrator, photographer, comic book artist, graphic designer, filmmaker and musician. His work incorporates drawing, painting, photography, collage, found objects, digital art and sculpture.

He’s known for his collaborations with Neil Gaiman, distinctive artwork, and CD covers for the likes of Fear Factory, Front Line Assembly, Machine Head and Tori Amos.

I think the original interview was with some shitty music magazine, many years ago, but all I’ve got are the scribbled quotes in my notebook and an urge to start painting again.

I certainly don’t have a rock n roll lifestyle. I work in the night — that’s probably the only odd thing. I work in the middle of nowhere and it is very quiet so I can get work done. I really love it. It’s a great way to spend my time and I love working on my own, but there is enough contact with friends and art directors and going out photographing peo…

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