interview with an illustrator
Patrick Boyer
tells of his influences
from living in New
York and shares his
creative world back in
Canada. . . .
u SB What drew you to illustration? Patrick: A mix of odd
jobs, photography and wanting to seem sexy and artistic. u SB
Do you have any formal design training? Patrick: Not really, I
studied Communication, but I did take naps in the visual art’s
department. They had a fantastic couch! u SB Where are you
originally from? Patrick: Ottawa, Ontario. u SB Where do you
live now and what drew you there? Patrick: After four years of
wandering the world, I’ve now a semi-stable studio in Vancouver.
u SB Where is your studio and can you describe it for me?
Patrick: It’s a short walk from the Ocean, in a two storey Heritage
building (which for us Canadians usually means a 100 years old).
u SB What is your biggest inspiration? Patrick: The internet.
u SB Do you keep a scrapbook? Patrick: I do - mostly random
thoughts, daily lists and coffee stains. u SB What are your
interests outside of illustration? Patrick: Painting, photography,
reading, cooking, yoga and running, to name a few. u SB What
would be your dream commission? Patrick: Perhaps working on a
Tim Burton movie poster or CD cover for Wolfmother. u SB Who
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