#INKTOBER2014 Feature: Ken MacMillan (Robo Ohno)
WHAT: *#INKTOBER is essentially an art challenge whereby folks draw an ink illustration each day for everyday in the month of October. In this series of blog-features, TOYSREVIL will showcase an artist each day(-ish) and their works for Inktober 2014 - Along with a lil' Q&A, of course!*
WHO: Ken MacMillan
WHAT: Owner/Illustrator/Graphic Designer – Robo Ohno Graphic Design, LLC
WHERE: www.roboohno.com
SELECT STYLE for INKTOBER: "Copic marker art."
TOYSREVIL: Why did you start Inktober for 2014? Did you do the previous years?
ROBO OHNO: I wanted to jump on board with #inktober because it's an amazing idea. Being able to directly be a part of a community that is so supportive and inspirational is truly a testament to how incredible a time we live in. I've met an incredible amount of hyper-talented and humble artists because of #inktober. It's a fun way to really push yourself out of your comfort zone to see exactly what you're capable of producing.
My artwork has grown leaps and bounds as a direct result of participating. I participated in #inktober last year, and combined it with DaCosta's #botober. Thankfully DaCosta moved his challenge to March (#marchofrobots), so that freed me up to pursue the Nightmare drawings.
TOYSREVIL: Is there any specific "theme" you are going for, for this year's Inktober?
ROBO OHNO: My theme for this year's #inktober has been mainly Nightmare Before Christmas fan art, with a little bit of Invader Zim thrown in. I wanted to really see how far I could push lighting with my Copics, and I'm EXTREMELY satisfied with the results I've been able to achieve. I can't wait to see what this month's efforts lead to in the coming months as far as my work is concerned.
TOYSREVIL: What are you hoping to achieve with executing this project? Do you intend to finish it?
ROBO OHNO: Anytime I get wrapped up in one of these drawing challenges, I try to go in with an open mind. I might have a particular direction that I want to explore. But I try not to lock myself down to a specific goal. I tend to get tunnel vision if I don't allow myself to be open to the possibility of a 'fork in the road', per se.TOYSREVIL: Folks can check out ROBO OHNO's Inktober sketches in his dedicated Facebook album here, and stay tuned to his Instgram @robo_ohno for more sweetness! You had me at "Nightmare Before Christmas", buddy! LOL
If I commit to drawing one thing for a challenge, then I might miss the opportunity to make use of some spur of the moment inspiration. And as far as finishing the challenge, I hope I never have to! Although doing #inktober drawings in January might seem a little clingy. ;)
