Discussing process with two of Pictoplasma NYC’s upcoming speakers

Mike Perry

What’s your process like when taking on a new project?

I carry a sketchbook everywhere I go. Every thought, every dream, every idea is captured, & over time they become these wonderful little seeds that spark the imagination needed to make worthy projects.

These life experiences get translated into creative energy with nothing left to waste. So I am ready to go once a project comes our way – just working all the time makes that next project so naturally ready to be conquered.

It is an unquenchable curiosity that just feeds into what the situation calls for.

How would you say the tools you use influence your process?

The creative practice in our studio is just trying to use the materials the earth/community providers to make the things I see in my head.

I work in multiple mediums that bring such different perspectives to each project, that it all generates a flowing route to a satisfying conclusion. Trusting myself has always allowed me to trust the tools needed, and that has done me well.

Can you give us a sneak peek at what you’ll be talking about at Pictoplasma this year?

I think it will naturally cover the foundation of the creative process, an exploration into the birth of concepts, and the requested focus on character-related work.

Of course, I’m more than happy to start there. But mostly, when it comes to these events that I participate in, I go into it with just a naïve excitement and an open mind, and I feed off the energy of the room. From there, the journey is truly unpredictable.

Finally, what’s next for you?

It’s too easy to say that the possibilities are endless, although that’s a big mantra here.

If you are looking for specifics we are gearing up for designing the intros for the last season of Broad City and multiple murals coming down the pipeline. Outside of that, we continue our expansion into the realm of animation, creative collaboration, & the never-ending pursuit of the unknown.

If you’d like to find out more about Pictoplasma’s upcoming NYC conference and ticket information check the link below.

Pictoplasma NYC 2018