Interview: HEOVERS

Preferred Pronoun?
she / her

What excites you most about being shortlisted?
It’s really validating to see a concept that started a few years ago develop into something more - and in turn getting recognition for it. I feel proud!

Where do you usually work?
I mostly work at home, however I like to have a change of scenery every now and then. I create my animated pieces on my iPad, which I usually take to a local cafe or bar in Leeds.

How long did it take to complete your project?
This project took me around four/five months to finish. While at university I would work on it for hours everyday; creating the background art, animating and then recording the sound design myself.

What’s your favourite thing to draw?
Dramatic lighting! I feel like it’s the finishing touch to a lot of my work, helps convey the emotion I intended from the piece. I also enjoy drawing nature, and Wobbly Man of course.

What is your best tip for other illustrators?
Just create. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just try and take pleasure in what you do. Or fake it till you make it.

What are your plans for the future?
I’m hoping to develop a more varied portfolio, branching into ceramics or textiles later this year. Hopefully somewhere down the line you’ll be seeing a lot more of Wobbly Man!


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