Illustrator Chris Hall From Manchester Interview

Chris Hall is an illustrator from Manchester. His style is influenced by Narrative and Dreamlike ideas. Specialising in Illustrations and Art Direction.

What made you want to become an illustrator or artist?
I think I have always wanted to draw and create from an early age. I initially became a graphic designer but after doing this for quite some time I realised that this was not where my passion was and gradually I started to pursue illustration which I have always had a love for.

Can you remember some of your earliest influences?
Both my grandad and mother where creative even though they never pursued it as a career. So I think I always had art and creativity around me growing up which definitely probably influenced me. My grandad created amazing wooden carvings of various animals he was also a prolific artist.

Which of your projects has been most important to developing your personal style?
I am currently a featured stream on the adobe behance network. This has been a great project to be involved in, it has forced me to create weekly and that in turn is letting me push my illustration skills even further.

Would you say that keeping things simple is your strongest skill?
I think yes keeping things simple is defiantly a strength of mine. By keeping it more simple create better compositions in the artwork to give it a more meaningful impact.

Which illustrators or artists working today do you admire the most?
There are so many artists and illustrators out there but to name just a couple Malika Favre is an amazing illustrator her use of simple bold shapes are colours are bliss. Also James Jean is a stunning artist his surreal style definitely inspires me and his

What criteria do you use to critique your work?
I will usually every few weeks look back at my illustrations I have created in that time and identify where they are not working or as strong. The try to improve that area going forward.

How much attention do you pay to the feedback of others on your work?
If I am honest I don’t pay any attention to the feedback of others. I have set goals for myself that I write down at the beginning of each year which usually amounts to ways I want to improve as an illustrator or direction. I tend to stick to these and try not to get distracted by other people’s opinions.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
I think the best advice I have been given is to keep creating, don’t be too much of a perfectionist in your work. The more you create the better you will get at improving your craft and skills.

Illustrator Chris Hall From Manchester Interview