Analog Interview. The minimal graphic indelible mark of Mr Tea One aka TONE
Architecture is a constant source of inspiration, as well as music of course! Painting, sculpture and print all inspire on a daily basis. Films too, good cinematography will often have me reaching for the sketch book. If I’m drawing or painting I like to have some music on, some hiphop or something with a good beat. It mostly depends on what I’m drawing at the time, something that syncs with your current mood and mindset. Drawing is mostly about visualising what it is you want to create, so immersing yourself in music which echoes those characteristics is a great help and invaluable tool.
Bernini at Villa Borghesi, just incredible. Caravaggio obviously, Anthony Caro, Calder, Tony Weare. Too many to name but there are 5. Graffiti wise- Phase 2, anything by Ghetto Farceur, Infamous last words crew, Dondi obviously, Dais again there are too many.
I am currently working on a side project which focuses on mapping cycling through the city but its still early days and I haven’t decided on the outcome. Besides that I am working on a few separate illustrations for a couple of people. Pretty relaxed at the moment.
Many years ago i joined a friend on a field trip near the Matterhorn in Switzerland, once he had finished his project we decided we would race each other to Chamonix, he was going to go by public transport, i was gonna get there by hitching cos i was broke. I thought i would easily beat him even though i was loaded down with a monstrous rucksack, skateboard, tent etc. So we set off and arranged to meet in Chamonix train station. I caught a few lifts and was making my way through Switzerland when i was dropped at the far edge of a town and to get a lift out i need to be at the other side. So I decided the best way to do this was to skate down this long hill, time was of the essence.Obviously i picked up serious speed, hit a stone and the shear bulk of what i was carrying pummelled me into the ground, cut my head, elbows, knees etc. I looked like i had been in a fight. I was gutted, i knew i wouldn’t get a ride looking the way i did.I faced the fact i might have to use the last of my cash to get a train and concede defeat, when a nurse pulled up in a car and offered me a ride and to clean up my cuts. I was saved! The next ride took me to Chamonix in a convertible VW with the top down. I arrived in style and about 10 minutes before my friends train rolled in. He looked at me and thought i had been in an accident. I Love Europe.
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