Hi,i am Samuel Gunawan.
I live in Indonesia, East java Surabaya. My main career now is that of a graphic
designer which I have been doing for this over years. It wasn’t until 2007 that
I started my illustration work professionally although it had always been a part of my design philosophy. I, like most designers and illustrators, was always drawing and painting growing up.
Both my design and illustration work is very textural. I love the fact that I
can evoke a certain feeling by combining different elements and textures in ways
that really cannot be done by hand.
My approach to design and illustration are a vary a bit. Design is all about the
service or product you are designing for. Who’s the target audience…where do
they live…what do they like…etc.
Illustration is all about the story. That’s why I love it so much. My job as an
illustrator is to visually interpret a given story or concept. Typically there
is not that much art direction…the Art Director likes your style, gives you the
story or idea and let’s you do your thing.
I use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for illustration. For design I use
Photoshop and Illustrator as well.
The best tip I can give is to just play in the programs and figure things out on
your own. Every time I start a new illustration I discover something new.
Characteristic of my work
texture, anime, books, vector.
I try not to look down the road like that. Let’s see… I would like to have the
same passion for design and illustration that I have today and still love what I
do. I’d also like to do some gallery shows
Family and Approach to work
Visit my portfolio
sites:www.coriousedz.deviantart.com
Favourite genre of music: J-pop, J-rock,etc
Favourite photographer: -
Favourite style of art: manga or anime, art nouveau
Operating System: windows XP
Wallpaper of choice: my own girlfriend
Favourite cartoon character: cloud strife, marcus fenix,solid snake (cartoon or animation? i think is same)
Personal Quote: Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped