Today we are featuring the work of the illustrator Paul Abbot, check out his work and interview below…

What inspires your work?

In short.. my children, it was with the birth of my first son that I wanted to create something they could look at, until then it was all video games stuff as, I’m sure you will understand is mostly inapropriate to show children, ironic really as its some of the most childish, immature imagery out there! The actual content is inspired by memories and imagination, recently my work features heavily my 2 boys in post apocolyptic situations! I love the way children will still have fun and find ways to play in situations adults would bitch and moan about (again this is from reality – our living situation since the housing market crsh has been far from ideal!)

How long have you been illustrating?

Ive been doing art all my life, I did fine art at university, freelanced for a bit afterwards, gained recognition as a portrait painter after coming runner up in the national portrait awards and since then working as a professional artist in the games industry doing concept and 3D work. My recent personal iluustrations though have only been around for as long as my kids, so 3 years

Do you have any future goals?

yes, i want to illustrate childrens books and tv shows and use the royalties to fund my retirement!

Why did you join Artybuzz and what do you want to get out of it?

Recognition, a better internet presence, followers to my blog and connections, you never know who may be writing a kids book and want illustrations. oh also to sell some work!