Juni 9th, 2013 
Who are you and where do you come from?
My name is Tanya, I am otherwise known as Pirate (I have tried, unsuccessfully, to upgrade it to Piratay, which sounds much more exotic).
I grew up in England, studied in Scotland and now Hong Kong is home.
Share your twitter account with us and tell us what you are twittering about:
@tanyapirate I tweet mostly about art, my obsession with trailrunning and cats… so many cats :)
Tell us about your creative side:
I try and utilise both sides of my brain (when I am not drinking wine… which is often) by both doing fashion illustration and running an art gallery here in HK. I studied clothing manufacturing and design, and specialised in illustration. Fashion is a huge influence on my work and I enjoy curating an outfit as much as I enjoy illustrating one.
Working with artists in a gallery is not only a constant source of inspiration, but also teaches me how to approach the industry in a professional manner and how to deal with clients etc.
What inspires you?
Life… that sounds ultra cliche and cheesy, but it is true. Living in Hong Kong as an expatriate, there is rarely a day that goes by that I do not see something that amuses or delights me.
Time travel: Where would you go to?
I would go revel in the 1920s jazz era, wearing fab-u-lous outfits and fancy headwear.
Name your favorite present book:
That’s tough, I tend to book binge so I have a few on the go at the moment. I am enormously enjoying Henry James ‚The Middle Years‘ which is the curatorial influence behind our latest large group show. (also, the latest edition of Trail Runner Magazine… but that doesn’t really count as a book…)
Which tweeter would you recommend for @createandrotate and why?
@lil3birdy (Claire Shields) – a UK illustrator. We studied together and she is a constant source of inspiration to me as someone who has worked extremely hard to pursue her dreams. Setting up your own business (especially in these economic times) is haaaaaard, so hats off to her for making it a success. I just bought two works of hers and can’t wait to put them up on my walls :)
Juni 2nd, 2013 
Who are you and where do you come from?
I run a design, training and facilitation company based in Cardiff in Wales, and we work with clients all over the world.
Share your twitter account with us and tell us what you are twittering about:
@fran_ohara I share the tweets of the people I colloborate and work with, who are a range of world class people who inspire and educate. I also tweet about the projects we are working on, so people have insights and understanding of what we do and how it can be used.
Tell us about your creative side:
I have always drawn and now use it extensively in my visual facilitation, creating visual minutes and large scale strategic maps at conferences, events and meetings. I use the skills learnt during my 4 years working at Disney in Hong Kong and Los Angeles to engage and connect with people in a visual way.
What inspires you?
People, places, events – innovation and new ideas can be found everywhere, you need to be open and to look hard to find and experience.
Time travel: Where would you go to?
Now is pretty good, have great family, clients and friends who make my world a great place to be in.
Name your favorite present book:
David Sibbett: Visual Leaders
Which tweeter would you recommend for @createandrotate and why?
@janhoglund he is really interested in using creativity and visual processes in the business environment, and on a path of learning and sharing resources. so would bring a fresh angle to your twitter feed.
Mai 26th, 2013 
Who are you and where do you come from?
My name is Americo Neves, I am from Macau. A graphic designer by day and experimental artist by night doing and experimenting traditional medium (pencil, pen, brush).
Share your twitter account with us and tell us what you are twittering about:
@americodasneves, I tweet and RT mainly things related to meaningful quotes, events, news in art and design and also my personal projects.
Tell us about your creative side:
Always changing, always learning and experimenting. Graduated in graphic design and work as graphic designer. Besides that I have self-taught myself in other related fields, such as linocut printing, character design, publishing my own book, creating designer’s toy, t-shirt design, portrait / caricaturedrawing and now doing a self initiated project to help fund raise for ORBIS – Macau by painting everyday, 1 painting a day for 100 days consecutive to tell the history of Macau in 100 days. For more about me:
What inspires you?
Nature, informal conversation with someone, TV, radio, newspaper, everything and everywhere inspires me.
Time travel: Where would you go to?
Renaissance, really want to travel to that era and meet all the great masters! Wish to witness their working procedures from start to finish and have some informal conversation with them too. Its always better to meet them in person rather than just meeting them from books.
Name your favorite present book:
The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World by founder of Urban Sketchers
Which tweeter would you recommend for @createandrotate and why?
@redlemonclub I read almost everyday about his tweets. Tips on how to be a good creativeperson.
Mai 19th, 2013 
Who are you and where do you come from?
I’m Alan Dalby, an Illustrator from Manchester, England. I was born in the city of York but moved to Manchester to study and never left.
Share your twitter account with us and tell us what you are twittering about:
My twitter account is @alandalby. I tweet about what I’m working on, places I’m visiting and other artists work that I like. I also use it to promote places you can buy my work.
Tell us about your creative side:
I currently work from a studio in my home but I’m hoping to move into a communal space very shortly.
My work is mainly digital but I use hand-drawn elements in my work for textures and the like.
Alongside my paid work, I like to create work just for the fun of it and an animal project has spun out of that.
Out of the project I’ve developed a few designs into jewellery and cards that you can buy from my online shop.
My work: http://www.alandalby.co.uk/
My shop: http://platypus.bigcartel.com/
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by the animal kingdom, museums, art and design.
We have a fantastic design community in Manchester, and the work produced as well as the many events held here are really inspiring.
Time travel: Where would you go to?
There are too many places in time I’d like to see. I think I’d like to go see the pyramids being build. That would be amazing.
Name your favorite present book:
It’s always the last book I read. Which at the moment is ‚A Song of ice and fire.‘
Which tweeter would you recommend for @createandrotate and why?
I’d recommend @ArtVCancer for @createandrotate.
Particularly for the week of the 30th August when @ArtVCancer is hosting an exhibition instilled ‚Bending Time & Space‘.
Will definitely be an exciting exhibition with loads of great artists raising money for a good cause.
Mai 12th, 2013 
Who are you and where do you come from?
I’m Jean François Porchez, a typeface designer born (1964) and raised in Paris.
Share your twitter account with us and tell us what you are twittering about:
In fact I have 3 twitter accounts. @jfporchez is my personal account, the more open to any subjects from design, typography to politics and so on. I tweet in English and French depending the topic. From @typofonderie, I tweet as the rest of the team, but its oriented to typography and typefaces design. From @zecraft, I tweet as the rest of the team, but its still oriented to typography but also branding, graphic design.
Tell us about your creative side:
I co-founded Typofonderie.com long ago, and ZeCraft.com more recently. Typofonderie is an independent type foundry since 1994. ZeCraft is specialized in typographic design, bespoke typefaces, lettering jobs, logotypes… I can’t survive without a typeface design project on the way. Its my oxygen.
What inspires you?
Its very strange sikness, I see letterforms everywhere. This sikness is deep. Even in a form of a car design I can find inspiration or a new lettershape. My Instagram feed is a good start to understand my problem http://instagram.com/typofonderie
Time travel: Where would you go to?
An impossible remix of Romain empire, Italian and French Renaissance period, 30’s in New York and Paris, 60’s swinging London.
Name your favorite present book:
The Scythe and the Rabbit: Simon de Colines and the Culture of the Book in Renaissance Paris by Kay Amert and Robert Bringhurst.
Which tweeter would you recommend for @createandrotate and why?
In french
„Gentil cynique attachiant. Je parle au 3e degré et je déteste le franglais.“
„Internet me rappelle les heures les plus sombres de notre histoire.“
In english
Type. Typography. Design. History. Travel. Music. Movies. Food. Friends. Family. Love. Not always in this order. http://typegirl.comTypographer at @FontBureau, co-founder of @FontsInUse, skateboarder, musician, printer, pizza fanatic; raised on Cape Cod, schooled in Boston, residing in NYC. Kris Sowersby, typeface designer based in New Zealand
Typographer, Professor @HBKsaar, activist.
Mai 5th, 2013 
Who are you and where do you come from?
I’m Grace, and i’m from a very small city called Lincoln in the UK!
Share your twitter account with us and tell us what you are twittering about:
@gracesandford. I tweet about my illustrations, about my degree and sometimes about tea and David Bowie…if you’re lucky!
Tell us about your creative side:
I’m an illustrator! I love to draw, draw, draw…and draw! When i’m not drawing i’m painting or scribbling more ideas. I strongly believe in traditional elements to art which I incorporate into my own work. Plus I love to draw characters that make people smile!
What inspires you?
I know it sounds cheesy, but everything! The brilliant illustrators/artists out there, everyone on my degree, listening to David Bowie (and great music in general), my family, my friends. However walking into the children’s section of a book shop and seeing all the amazing published books inspires me the most. I want to be on that shelf more than anything!
Time travel: Where would you go to?
That’s a tough question! I would love to go back in time and meet a dinosaur (to shake a T-rex’s tiny hand!)
Name your favorite present book:
My favourite book currently is „Chickens Can’t See In The Dark“ by Kristyna Litten. The illustrations are so charming and warming. I especially love all the small illustrations of carrot related cooking!
Which tweeter would you recommend for @createandrotate and why?
That’s tough…there are so many interesting people out there! Probably Colin West @mooseandmouse . He’s incredibly positive and helpful to all illustrators out there, ones starting up and ones who are already successful. He has written and illustrated children’s books for many years now, and has much wisdom to pass on to others!
April 28th, 2013 
Who are you and where do you come from?
Hello, my name is Meike Teichmann and I live and work in Hamburg, Germany.
Share your twitter account with us and tell us what you are twittering about:
My name on twitter ist @MeikeTeichmann and I tweet about children’s books, events, exhibitions and my illustration work!
Tell us about your creative side:
I am a freelance illustrator with a focus on children’s books and funny little figures. I like warm colours, acrylic painting and harmony in my pictures. Have a look: www.meike-teichmann.de or visite my blog www.meike-teichmann.de/blog
What inspires you?
A lot… good books, cute children’s books ( I have a lot in my bookshelf), pictures I see. I may look at creative websites in order to inspire me. Besides I take a walk or listen to some music.
Time travel: Where would you go to?
Perhaps a little into the future to see me and my work which becomes large and wonderful :) No, seriously, I’d love to stay here.
Name your favorite present book:
I like the books of Cody McFadyen, Andreas Franz or Jeffery Deaver. A little bit of crime and thrill :)
Which tweeter would you recommend for @createandrotate and why?
You should ask Sarah Palisi, a wonderful illustrator from Lübeck, Germany.
April 21st, 2013 
Who are you and where do you come from?
Hello! My name is Emma Reynolds, and I live in Manchester!
Share your twitter account with us and tell us what you are twittering about:
My Twitter account is @EmmaIllustrate I tweet about children’s books, the book industry, events, artist advice and my illustration work!
Tell us about your creative side:
I’m a freelance illustrator specialising in children’s books, narrative storytelling and creating characters. I am represented by Pickled Ink!
http://www.emmareynoldsillustration.com
Facebook: http://www.fb.me/emmareynoldsillustration
What inspires you?
Exploring new places, Film Noir, Paris, and visiting museums and libraries.
Time travel: Where would you go to?
The Victorian Times! And I would pick up a copy of Punch Magazine!
Name your favorite present book:
‚Tales of Outer Suburbia‘ by Shaun Tan
Which tweeter would you recommend for @createandrotate and why?
It has to be @PinoCastellano for his superb and generous children’s book industry advice!
And @Jess_smiley for his awesome comics.
April 15th, 2013 
Who are you and where do you come from?
My name is Dillion S. Phiri, I am the founder & creative director of Creative Nestlings. I am Zimbabwean born but currently based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Share your twitter account with us and tell us what you are twittering about:
@creativenestlin is the twitter account i use, I tweet about creativity, conversations i have with creatives, interesting articles on creativity, projects i and my team are working on, street art, design, films, life in Cape town, coffee culture etc.
Tell us about your creative side:
Ohk, i guess i am an ideas person, i am a conceptual person, i love making ideas happen. i am also a fashion designer (working on first collection under my menswear brand – The Brothers Slimm). Been writing some short films for a while, soon i will bring them to life. I am blogger/interviewer/write on www.creativenestlings.com. I also edit videos (recently learnt how to). i tried and failed at painting so now i read/write about it. I dabble a little into photography (https://thelegendarydillionaire.jux.com/). I am on the search for original ideas.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by people around me, my travels, young creatives, nature. My son (Dillion jnr) is also my greatest inspiration lately, i see how he is just an adventure boy at 8 months; my wife (Lunga @naughtybugger89 is my muse, don’t tell her i said so but because of her i continue to live a creative life; my mother (Primrose @Khetkhum) also, she has allowed & pushed me to pursue who i am. I am inspired by people who don’t conform to the norm but take their time to truly discover who they are, people who go out of their way to create value in other peoples lives.
Time travel: Where would you go to?
The day i met my wife & tell her what she was in for lol.
Name your favorite present book:
Scott Belsky – Making ideas happen
Which tweeter would you recommend for @createandrotate and why?
Laura Windvogel @DearDorothy
April 7th, 2013 
Who are you and where do you come from?
My Name is Ute, I’m a graduated designer, Kulturnerd, Herbergsmutter and I live in Cologne
Share your twitter account with us and tell us what you are twittering about:
My personal Account is @frauvogel and I tweet about art, design, music, and all kinds of cultural stuff.
Tell us about your creative side:
I work as a freelance web and graphic designer with a focus on corporate design. www.frau-vogel.de and part-time for a design furniture Distributor.
I’m doing a bit of art with photography and ministeck. www.ministeckiade.de www.fotokruefen.de
With two colleagues, I organize the stARTcamp Cologne, a barcamp on the intersection of art / culture and the Social Web, and other events in this field. http://startcampkoeln.wordpress.com
I’m involved in art 2.0 – cultural offensive to digital conversion, a club which grapples with digital art, netart and changes in digital culture. http://www.art-zweinull.de/
For over ten years I am a „professional amateur“ actress in a free ensemble (at the moment I pause here, however) www.buehnlein-brillant.de
What inspires you?
Anything can inspire me. But perhaps mainly good stories and watching people do what they do with passion.
Time travel: Where would you go to?
I’d love to stay here, but maybe I could have a short trip to Paris in the 1920/30ies to meet Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Picasso, Man Ray, Luis Buñuel, etc.
Name your favorite present book:
Phew. Two of the last books that have stucked most in my mind: The Time Traveler’s Wife von Audrey Niffenegger (fantastic plot) and „Set This House in Order“ by Matt Ruff.
Which tweeter would you recommend for @createandrotate and why?
I’d like to recommend Christiane Strauss aka @illustrantin. She is an awesome illustrator who invented several illustrator personalities.
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