Scrapbook Notebook Series Scrapbook #2 | Page 34

interview with an illustrator Miss Led Outs tanding public art creation s and the importance of bringing people together. u SB What was your highlight of the last year? Miss Led: I think being commissioned to paint live for London Fashion Week was pretty exciting. The Fashion Factory was a creative hub set up to showcase new and exciting artists and designers which also hosted a show by Vivienne Westwood. u SB Where are you originally from? Miss Led: South Wales, but I’ve moved around all my life. I’m not sure where’ll I’ll go next. u SB Where do you live now and what drew you there? Miss Led: I moved to London after completing my degree driven by the understanding that the streets were paved with gold, naturally. u SB Where is your studio and can you describe it for me? Miss Led: My new studio is now situated at home again, it’s the large room with clear divisions between drawing, digitizing and final draft work. u SB How do you get your ideas? Miss Led: By not expecting to sit in my studio and for them to just arrive. As soon as I’m away from my normal environment, eg: a bus, café or a train, thoughts flow. I start by writing lists, then in joining elements within them together, I look at overall composition 144