F.A.Q. (you can still ask questions)

When did you start drawing? Is it a talent? Did you have to work to get better at it?

I’ve been drawing since I can remember. As a matter of fact, my oldest memory is of me drawing a picture for my mom (that I was never satisfied with), but I didn’t really start “pursuing” it until I was around 14. Back then I wanted to be a writer, but all of my classmates told me I should make comics for a living. I don’t like reading, though, so I assumed my calling wasn’t in the books (BUT IF IT HAD OCCURRED TO ME THAT YOU CAN WRITE FOR TV, I PROBABLY WOULDN’T BE HERE).

There’s a lot of real artists who have talked about “talent.” I think most of us start off the same way, but those who keep drawing eventually get better. I normally say “I wish I was talented,” implying I wish I didn’t have to work as hard to improve. I don’t consider myself as such, I think I have worked hard (could work harder…) to get where I’m at.

What is your preferred media to work in?

Lineart: Traditional, baby! I just feel like I have more control of my canvas that way. Whatever mistake I make, I can fix later on photoshop, but I rather have my base on paper.
Colors: Digital, because I have all the colors of the wind right on my fingertips.

How would you describe your style?

JULIETA-STYLE!! It’s a mix of everything that’s inspired me: The whimsy of anime and manga, mixed with the desire to get away from that style and do something more “European-like,” while adopting bits and pieces from graphic-styled animation, and the stylish nature of J.C. Leyendecker. Also, according to some people “kind of gay.”

What inspires you?

Pretty boys, interesting lighting, stylish people and their stylish clothes (I actually get a lot of information about color palettes from watching other people’s attires), TV, my friend’s art.

What are you best known for?

On the internet: COMMUNITY fanarts, specifically, my Valentine’s Day cards. I used to do a bunch of original stuff, and I guess Engelen and Raph were pretty well-known amongst my friends circle :B

Out in the real world: uh… COMMUNITY fanarts? And that book I illustrated, I guess.

Besides “Community,” what other shows do you like?

Right now I’m watching “MAD MEN,” and “Legend of Korra” (does “The Soup” count? I never miss that!!). I also watch SNL pretty often, and like 30 Rock. Other shows I love dearly are “Hey Arnold!” “AVATAR: The Last Airbender,” “Rocko’s Modern Life,” and a shitload of anime (my favorite is “BERSERK”).

Are you planning on taking over all of North America with your mad Canada/ US/ Mexico skills???

… shhhhhhhh secret.