Michelle West

Who is your favorite artist, living or dead? 

 

 My favorite artists are James Jean and Salvador Dali.

 

When you're not creating amazing works of art, what do you enjoy doing?

 

 I enjoy reading and cooking.

 

Who are your biggest influences?

 

 My biggest influences are James Jean, Salvador Dali, Audrey Kawasaki, J.AW Cooper, & Miya Bailey.

What mediums do you enjoy working in?

 

Mechanical pencils, click erasers, technical pens such as Micron and Copic Multiliners.

 

 

Anything else you want to tell?

 

I enjoy working in markers, acrylic paint, spray paint, colored pencils, and oil paint.

 

Where were you born? Year, Country, State. Where do you live currently?

 

I was born in 1989, I live in the United States, in Illinois, I currently live in Chicago, IL

 

What initially drew you to drawing pretty pictures?

 

I've always been interested in having a pencil in my hand and making pretty pictures.

 

 

Who is your favorite skateboarder, living or dead? Any ties to skateboarding?

 

 I don't have any ties to skateboarding other than designing a skateboard for a show.