2,716
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
An Interview with Two Unicorns (view source)
Revision as of 23:57, 15 February 2021
, 23:57, 15 February 2021no edit summary
'''How long have you been a caricature artist?'''<br>
<br>ARIE: I have been a caricature artist since 1997-8, so about 20 years.</br><br>KRYSTAL: Since summer 2005, so
15 years.</br>
'''Where are you based and who do you work for?'''</br>
<br>ARIE: Currently, I live in Kansas City, Missouri and I work for myself under Drawlikecrazy Studios LLC. I also work as a contracted caricature artist for events, trade shows and parties.</br><br>KRYSTAL: Allentown, Pennsylvania.
I don’t work for anyone per se, but
I am listed as an independent contractor on About Faces Entertainment
'''What got you into caricatures?'''<br>
<br>ARIE: I loved cartoons and worked at an amusement park when I was 16. I saw a guy drawing caricatures and every chance I got I would talk to him and look over his shoulder. The next summer I got a job at the same park, but I applied to be an artist because I wanted to improve my drawing.<br><br>KRYSTAL: I always liked to draw as a child, particularly people and cartoon characters. In the summer of 2004, I started working retail (not caricatures, just park gift shops) at Dorney Park. On my breaks I would pass the caricature stand to go to lunch, and I became totally fascinated. I would go on to apply as a caricature artist the following summer.
'''Are you a member of ISCA?'''<br>
<br>ARIE: Not currently. I have always
wanted to be, but I was always having
personal issues that made it hard to
afford the fees and to attend the ISCA
Show (ISCAcon).<br>
<br>KRYSTAL: No, I am not.
'''What can ISCA do to develop more women/women of color caricature artists?''' <br>
<br>ARIE: Man, I love meeting women of
color that draw caricatures! I guess it
would be cool if ISCA could bring us
be cartoonists for a living and be very
happy doing what they enjoy.
<br><br>KRYSTAL: I can honestly say over the
course of traveling with my art for 15
years, I have only physically met one
'''Do you think there is a need for a collective for caricature artists of color?'''
<br>ARIE: I would love to see that, but I don’t
think it is absolutely necessary. Artists
tend to be naturally very introverted and
women of color or people of color to
show support to their business.<br>
<br>KRYSTAL: Do I think there is a NEED
for it? No. What would our role be as
a group? Do I think it would be really
'''What are your long-term goals as a caricaturist?'''<br>
<br>ARIE: I want to continue to grow my
business and work with great creators
doing shows and events and maybe
my other passion and fund it with my
caricature business and lifestyle.<br>
<br>KRYSTAL: I love doing events, I’ll do
them until my hands don’t work. It
would be awesome to acquire the
How do you feel about the Black
Lives Matter movement?
<br>ARIE: As far as social climate in terms of
Black Lives Matters and racism in this
country, I would say things have not
those that support my work and want
to have me as their artist.
<br>KRYSTAL: I feel as though it’s wildly
misunderstood. I understand that violence
and rioting are heavily associated
affected you, your work or your
creativity?
<br>ARIE: The biggest way I have been
affected has been COVID-19 closing
down everything. One of the things I
while I am on the road. The financial
effects are also very real.
<br>KRYSTAL: It’s an emotional rollercoaster.
I feel as a collective, a lot of
black artists are extremely inspired
Have you experienced any racism or
bigotry while working?
<br>ARIE: Yes, and also sexism. I have had
male artists get upset or jealous because
I had a line of people waiting to
drawn. I say it is their loss. They just
aren’t my customer.
<br>KRYSTAL: I would honestly be here
all day if I addressed everything. I’ve
always been the “token black person”
