Artist Interview 4 of 6: Manu Kongolo

Manu Kongolo, a self-taught Illustrator, was interviewed in July while attending the Artist Booth hosted by LegionInk, held at the yearly ICON Comics & Games Convention.

In short, Manu was inspired by the Ninja Turtles and Marios Bros. He draws as often as able and says: "Keep practicing". Watch his interview for the full story and to see some more of his artworks:

Visit him online:
facebook.com/manu.kongolo
behance.net/manukongolo

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Manu Interview Transcribed

Chop Gear: Is this a hobby or main line of business?

Manu Kongolo: I'd say it's my life. I mean I do this everyday, all the time.

CG: How long have you been an artist?

MK:  25 years.

CG: Did you study this field or are you self-taught?

MK: I'm a self-taught artist. Yes I did study to draw. I asked artists, just the basics and I took it from there. There was a lot of trial and error, obviously.

CG: How much time do you spend refining your skill?

MK: Everyday I draw but it's varied form 4-5 hours everyday, depending on the mood, obviously that is...

CG: What inspired you to become an artist?

MK: The Ninja Turtles and Asterix Comic books. Super Mario games, basically.

CG: Tips and encouragement for aspiring artists?

MK: Learn how to draw, ask a lot of questions, don't be afraid to learn. Keep practicing, basically. That's it.

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- Writer: NinJaForge