Q&A:
What is your art background? Do you have any degrees? If so which?
I have always been involved with art since youth. I began working professionally as a freelance graphic designer for Volcom in 1995. I enjoy all kinds of creative communication: Especially contemporary fine art and graphic design from the past century.
How did you get hooked up with doing graphics/art for Lib Tech?
Jamie Lynn and Mike Parillo recommended me.
How does skateboarding and snowboarding relate to your art?
It doesn’t. However, I always thought that the shape of a snowboard or skate board is an awesome way to present large and small scale graphics.
What Lib Tech Snowboard do you ride?
154 TRS MT
Do you sell your art? If so how would someone get your hand on some?
Yes I do: carlesmithart.com – I can be contacted through the site.
Where do you get your ideas from?
Everywhere. Interesting shapes, colors and objects I find especially beautiful are the most inspiring for me.
How long does it take you for a painting from start to finish?
It really depends on the medium. Collages can take any where from 1 hour to a day. Paintings and drawings consume more time. I typically revisit pieces for up to a month until aI consider them finished.
What mediums do you prefer to use?
Collage / Drawing.
What other artist from past and present inspire you, do you admire?
Mike Parillo, Gerhard Richter, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly, Damien Hirst, Dash Snow, and most of the iconic big players in the contemporary movement from the past 6 decades. The list is long…
Hobbies besides art?
I am fascinated with any new locations and experiences. I surf, snowboard, and I enjoy the everyday adventure that life is with my wife and son!
Last words:
Love Life
