Talking to one of your idol artists is really insightful. Imagine talking one on one with one of them. Asking him about his process, his practice, getting insight to what it takes to be that good.Well that's what we do here with our "The Immortal Comics Interview Series."
Last week we started with our launching interview with Jim Jimenez, on how he grew grew up surrounded by artists, how he got started drawing as a little boy, and what was his first break into the industry like.
Today we continue that interview and discuss:
- His ritual before drawing
- His current and upcoming projects
- And for budding artists out there, his advice for them
Welcome back Jim Jimenez
Immortal Comics: Who were your idol artists when you were young?
Jim Jimenez:
Joe Kubert, Redondo, Alcala, Alex Nino..and many more...forgot the other foreign artist..
Immortal Comics:
How do you get starting in your drawing sessions? ?How do you prepare?
Jim Jimenez:
Very short prayer..thanking Him I still got my hands and talent to do this kind of job….
Immortal Comics:
Who are the artists you find to be doing really inspiring works recently?
Jim Jimenez:Greg Capullo, Brian Bolland, Marc Silvestri, Madureira, and Jim Lee
Immortal Comics:
Where do you follow these artists?
Jim Jimenez:
Mostly in Facebook and Deviantart
Immortal Comics:
What current projects are you working on right now?
Jim Jimenez:
- Comics for immortal
- Comics for Comic Lab
- Comic for Likes to Fight Holdings,inc (Canada)
- Comic for Earthling (Holland)
- Commission for Kirk Dilbeck
- Commission for Monster Box
- Comics for KGP
- Storyboarding
Immortal Comics:
How about your upcoming projects?
Jim Jimenez:
- Azami
- Mythopolis
- Earthling
- Savage Empire
- Whispers in the Wind
- Devil Possessed
- Story Boarding
Immortal Comics:
Dream projects you really want to work with?
Jim Jimenez:
Hulk vs Wolverine
Immortal Comics:
What are your observations about what's going on in the industry?
Jim Jimenez:
Comic conventions are really active and a lot of opportunities local and abroad are coming up.
Immortal Comics:
How is your typical day like?
Jim Jimenez:
Wake up, lunch, draw a few pages or commission, go early to the club I’m playing, draw again a couple more hours and then sing my heart’s out on stage or play the drums..
Then back to the drawing board during breaktime..then back on stage,Rakenrol!
Immortal Comics:
Advice for young artists? ;)
Jim Jimenez:
Practice and never lose hope.. defeat your enemy “YOU”…because when laziness and bad mood strikes it will really ruin your day…
Next Week: Ceasar Ian Muyuela
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| Artwork by Ceasar Ian Muyuela |
There you go that ends our interview with Jim, next week we'll be publishing an interview with another talented artist Ceasar Ian Muyuela. It's amazing how Jim is able to do so many projects simultaneously and still keep the quality of his work top-notch.
I guess it all begins with his advice of "Practice and never lose hope" and of being grateful for Him.
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