Another season, another print Buzzer and another great Buzzer illustration!

This June’s print Buzzer illustration was done by Anu Chouhan.

Anu created a fun, summery scene on the SeaBus.

Anu let us peer behind the scenes into her process, her inspiration and plans for future projects.

Enjoy!

What gets you inspired when you’re creating?

I draw inspiration from so many things. One day it might be a certain flower and another it might be a weird-looking cloud. I would say however I often look to fashion and music as my main sources of inspiration.

What are your favourite subjects to illustrate?

I feel like I go through phases, but I’ve always loved to illustrate ladies in fancy outfits! Lately I’ve been doing a lot of fashion illustrations, but I really savour any opportunity to draw something beautiful and detailed. I also recently started getting back into illustrating portraits, as well as dabbling in pattern design.

Tell us about your illustration for the latest print Buzzer?

My illustration features commuters taking the Seabus from North Vancouver to Downtown. I’ve always thought taking the SeaBus was kinda fun, especially in the summer months. I suppose it’s because I don’t take that trip very often so it hasn’t become routine to me — but even now I always ensure I sit at the front or back to appreciate the views!

What are your artist tools of choice?

I mainly work digitally, using Photoshop and Illustrator for commercial works. I also really like to work and experiment with traditional methods such as markers, watercolour, ink and glitter.

What has been some of your favourite projects you’ve created?

I have had the chance to work on a lot of great projects as an illustrator, but many of my favourite projects have been personal ones.

My latest portraits of some of my favourite musicians were very fun to create. I also recently created an illustration of a “Vancouver girl” whose outfit is mainly comprised of brands based in the city, which was something I had been itching to draw for a long time.

What are some of the fun projects you’re working on now?

I have a lot of projects on the go, so follow me on Instagram for updates!

Do you have any fun summer plans?

I’ve been working pretty hard for the past little bit, so I am going to spend more time in the sunshine and make the most of summer before the cold and rain kicks in again.

Thank you to Anu for the interview and the great illustration.

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Author: Adrienne Coling