NICK SIMON
Nick Simon’s work is a dark mix of vibrant colors, intense faces, intriguing details, and surreal creatures. It’s like a crazy colorful mosh pit on a canvas.
Interview by Katya Guseva
“I love when someone says, “Just go fuckingcrazy.”
How did you become an illustrator? I started out drawing ninja turtles at the age of six or seven and then a few years later, I made a transition into copying images off of comic cards. After copying images and other peoples’ artwork, I started to create my own characters and my own style.
How would you describe your style to people who first come across your art? It’s actually real hard for me to answer that, because I’ve never come across MY artwork. I guess, judging from what others have said, I can say my work is surreal, twisted, intriguing, detailed, & crooked.
What’s the role of color in your work?Color plays a major role in my work. I have this huge passion for black and
white artwork and imagery, but at the point I’m at right now, I’m enjoying using different color schemes. I think it’s what sets me apart from the next guy.
Do you like working on commercial projects? I think the main difference is guidelines. There’s either a set of rules or there are no rules. Non- commercial is something I have more fun with. I love when someone says, “Just go fucking crazy”.
Does music inspire your work in anyway? Definitely. I get some ideas from Old school Rock posters, and songs I hear. Sometimes I even imagine my work moving to a song.
Do you have a favorite piece of your work? Honestly, no. There are awful things in each piece of work that haunt me forever. My favorite piece hasn’t been created yet.
How do you kick back and relax? I watch a lot of movies, eat at a lot of sushi restaurants with my girlfriend, Melissa. I wish I had more exciting things to elaborate on, but I’m just really mellow.
Is there a medium that you would like to try? Yeah, airbrush. I think that airbrush is the best-looking medium, hands down. I’d like to take a class eventually.
What artists inspire you? George Ricoy, MearOne, Persue, OG Abel, Maxx242, Zack Johnsen, Jedi, Munk One, Mister Cartoon, Franco, Greg Simkins, Alex Pardee, Nate Van Dyke, Joe King, Dave Kinsey, Shepard Fairey, Justin Bua, Aaron Horkey, and James Jean.
- My wildest dream is…to drastically change something forever
- Big up toBig Up Mag, my family, friends, Melissa, Osiris Shoes, Sk8Mafia and
anyone else that’s been good to me.
