Q & A

What's the meaning behind Conchobhar and what is コナー? .

Conchobhar is the Gaelic version of my English name. Konaa is my chop, or signature.


Why do you create art and what does it mean to you?.

I don't really have a choice; it's like an impulse that keeps screaming at you till you listen.


How does the creation of art make you feel?.

It depends on the piece and the subject, but it mostly depends on why I felt compelled to make it to begin with.


What are your techniques and style and how do these relate to the medium?.

I'm not sure I can commit to one style. I love a rich color palate. I like to work with multiple layers to give the piece depth using textures, fabric, and color saturation.


What materials do you use?.

Pen, pencil, charcoal, paint, fabric, semi-hard pastels, & used coffee grounds and filters. I also use image editing software that allows me to work in layers, add textures and adjust tints and tones.


How much time is spent creating your pieces?.

Hmm.. start to finish could take a couple days or a couple months, depending on how complex the project is. I rotate projects so it's kind of hard to gauge.


What emotions do you wish to convey?

Raw. I want the audience to feel a connection with the character.


How is your work a reflection of you?

I think art is an external personification of your inner self.


What inspires you?

musician/actor Gackt, vocalist/poet Kyo, visual kei, J Rock, music videos, history, and human nature.


How are your inspirations expressed in your work?

Well, most of my work comes from what I see in my mind's eye when I hear a song or see an image that resonates with me


What is your vision/philosophy?

I think it's important to face that part of our selves we would rather ignore and find beauty in it.


What are your goals for the future?

Film, concept design, animation, an opportunity to work with someone like Guillermo Del Toro.


Why did you choose to represent your art in this way?

It's just how it played out, I suppose. I always start with a general idea of where I want it to go, but it doesn't always agree with me. It grows organically, takes on a personality of its own and tells me where it needs to go.



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