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Artist Interview: biotwist

Curator’s Statement:

Sometimes mash-ups of characters just don’t work. But Biotwist brings us the awesomeness that is Sharktopus: The beauty and intelligence of the inquisitive octopus, and the danger and mighty jaws of the great white shark combined into a spectacular species. And beware… Spewing ink across the shirt, he only wants you to think he’s fleeing a predator, when, in fact, he’s coming for you!

What caused you to draw the awesomeness that is “Sharktopus”?

I have a thing for tentacles and realized I could seamlessly mash the two animals up, the ink was the result of brain storming away to make my already awesome drawing work on a shirt.

So what’s behind the name ‘Biotwist’?

I hate the name. I came up with it in high school and I used it when ever a sign up for stuff online. So I’m stuck with it. I always forget my other log ins.

We’ve noticed you’re getting prints with a couple of the shops lately. What, of all your prints, is your favorite and why?

Probably my diver/astronaut shirt (currently at Threadless.com)

What do you find your biggest struggle when designing and how do you feel that makes you different as a designer?

The fact that I can’t draw with out reference anymore. What makes me different? I would say my randomness.

Our random question of the day: Have you ever been cow-tipping or snipe-hunting?

No and nope.

Do you have any links you’d like to tell others to check out?

Well, I have a blog: http://ameturishatbest.blogspot.com/ and I might as well plug my friend’s website: http://www.dodgingtraffic.com/blog/

It’s a blog equivalent to a mens magazine.

Last but not least, any final words you wish to say?

I dunno, follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/biotwist or Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57901223@N00/