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Want to see the world and do what you love? Of course you do! Sam tells us how she does it in this Artist Spotlight. Take it away Sam...   I feel like I was destined to be a caricaturist. Or at least, I’ve always sort of been one. When people ask me how long I’ve been drawing caricatures I never really know how to answer it but  typically say “Well, I’ve been drawing caricatures professionally for about 15 years but first started drawing them about 30 years ago, however I’ve been making fun of people my whole life.” *cue laughter*  The obsession with...

I'm sure you'll agree that Robb Mommaerts is one of the greatest illustrators alive today. I can stare at his art for hours and am mesmerized by all the little details. Robb currently has a Kickstarter running for a book of his art. He needs your help to get funded, so take a moment and pledge today! If he doesn't hit his goal, then you wont be charged anything. If he makes his goal, then you'll own your new favorite art book. http://kck.st/2xVfKwi When did your love for drawing kick in? I started drawing at age 2 and it was my favorite thing to do. I...

First off, let’s get to the origin of the name Rodgon, I assume it’s short for Rodney Gonzalez or something like that but when did you shorten it to Rodgon? HAHAHAHA, Its short for Rodrigo Gonzalez. I went with that name because it kind of sounded like a Pokemon lol and I thought it was cute and catchy. I find it funny when people actually think my name is Rodgon though. Where did you grow up?I grew up in Mexico city and USA , we moved a lot when I was younger, but settled in San diego for the last 18 years...

Featured artist Jeff Manley - The World’s Most Under-Appreciated Cartoonist!™ Jeff Manley is tenacious! It’s rare for a guy to put out so much work and for nobody to know who he is. That’s all about to change… unleashing the massive reach and power of Sketch Wallet’s media prowess we now introduce to the world… Jeff Manley, cartoonist extraordinaire.We’re going to help a fellow artist and dreamer out. First off, we need to add some followers to his social media. He should have at-least 20x what he has now. Take a moment and like/follow him on the following: Instagram -...

Is Strange really your last name or did you change it from something else? Please tell me your middle name starts with an “R” so you can sign stuff DR Strange. Yes indeed, Strange is what’s written on my birth certificate but I’m afraid my middle name is Ian. That said, I am related to Dr Strange.  Where did you grow up and where do you live now? I grew up on the outskirts of South London in a town called Bromley. I now live in East London. How did art play into your childhood? From the minute my brothers...

You can't help but notice Lawrence's work out there, he has a distinct style and cranks out tons of art. Although his art is uniquely his, he likes to mix it up, constantly trying new color schemes and approaches to similar subjects. He's great at digital art, but you can also tell he has a love for good old fashioned pencil and ink on paper. Lawrence is a humble guy with a story similar to many of yours. When did you first realize you were an artist or wanted to be an artist? When I was about 4 years old my mom...