Eric Braddock is a fantasy illustrator who does his pieces in traditional oil painting. The focus of his work is craft, drama, and being able to realize that which exists in the imagination.What artists, past and present, inspire you to work?
Off the bat I would say Old Masters like Rembrandt, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo. And Rubens. Rubens is good. Along with that, I admire more contemporary illustrators like Donato Giancola, the Wyeths, Dan Dos Santos, and Jon Foster.
What is the most challenging problem you've come across this year?
The transition from last year to this year was more dramatic than I expected. The workload was a lot more and the expectations were raised. It's important to stay productive and I enjoy seeing the progress I've made but it was a difficult adjustment that I had to make in order to rise to a professional level and continue to impress myself.
What makes a picture a great illustration?
Great illustration grabs your attention right away. Composition, great craft, fresh style, and a good use of light. They all contribute to a picture's success. It needs to have strong fundamentals and clearly communicate a strong concept.
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