Gavin Moore Interview

Chapter XX: Voodoo

  Posted by Pete Golibersuch  \  - @DRPCLQ   - www.golibersuch.com — on August 09, 2005
Gavin Moore
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Gavin Moore

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

I'm here with Gavin William Moore, the featured artist for Pack 20; Voodoo.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

What got you interested in art and design? Did you attend school to be an artist or is it something you just picked up in your spare time?

Gavin William Moore

After I left school I went onto college. I was studying IT and doing night courses in programming. I passed them all then went onto an advanced IT course. From here I started to get into web site design. Found that I loved doing the whole graphics side of that so I left the course and went on to study Graphic design for a year then on to a HND in Visual arts and communication. For some reason my college didnt share my passion for the digital side of design.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

You have quickly become one of my favorite artists; you seem to be able to transition in and out of different styles with ease. What keeps you motivated and how do you keep your ideas fresh?

Gavin William Moore

Thanks m8. Arts so much like music to me. I luv so many different types. Why stick to style all the time when theres so much out there to try. This helps keep your work fresh and new. Mixing one style with any other. Plus my mates add in points of veiw and give me ideas.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

I think it is safe to assume that you use Adobe Photoshop (correct me if I'm wrong), but what other programs and tools, if any, do you use on a regular basis?

Gavin William Moore

I find myself using my camera alot more. Stock on the nets great but nothing beats the feel of doing everything yourself. I've been working alot with illustrator the past year or so. I felt like this was an important thing to do for many reasons plus its a challenge learning something new. Ill pick up any program, any tool and see what I can do with it. Im really into the hand drawn look at the moment. Inks and paints, that kind of thing.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Are you currently employed as a designer in the UK, or do you have another job to pay the bills? Could you tell us a little more about what you do?

Gavin William Moore

lol I dont have the best job in the world. I run a beer department in a local store. It pays my bills and lets me look after my family so im happy there. I would luv to work in design but I need a solid income. I do design work on the side. If this grows into a real business for me then thats what ill do. Plus my job pays for my tools.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Where do you see your art taking you in the next few years? Are their any specific goals you have for yourself as an artist/designer?

Gavin William Moore

I would love to land a real design job. Working with a company with people who have the same passion as me.

I have really crazy ideas going on in my head at the moment. I got loads of sketches down but im keeping it all to myself at the moment.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

I'm always interested in what the other members say to this question; what is your favorite depthCORE pack?

Gavin William Moore

Its got to be the freestyle pack. I think it shows that as desingers/artst we have all grown and are not putting our selfs into boxes. We do alot of great art and tallent in this group and we all have so many different styles. For me this pack shows it all.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Ok, that's enough of the "hard hitting" art questions... seen any good movies lately?

Gavin William Moore

Watched Man On Fire the other day. Thats an awesome film. I luv films that dont have a hollywood ending. The fact you dont know how its going to end makes it that much better. Also Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless mind and A life Less Ordinary. Oh and some porn. lol just kiddin'.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

haha... From reading your deviantART journal, it seems as though your always up for a good time. What kind of stuff do you like to do for fun?

Gavin William Moore

hahaha yeah. I love just going out with my mates. We go alot of bars and clubs. Alot of bands and DJ's play at my local bar. Its all local tallent but its great stuff to hear. Get some great ideas from there. Plus theres alot of good looking women there which helps. When I get the chance I like to snowboard and surf aswell. Im always up for anything really.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Awesome, I like to hit the slopes myself. Anyways, I hope you didn't think you'd get by without me asking the obligatory depthCORE question. What are you wearing right now?

Gavin William Moore

lol nah. Just jeans and a T shirt at the moment. Got to change soon im heading for a new pub. Oh and my feet seem to smell funny at the moment.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

I think that just about wraps it up, Gavin it's been good talking to you. Congratulations on being chosen as the featured artist for Voodoo.

Gavin William Moore

Thank you very much. Now I just got to shake this hang over and im off to the pub.

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