Vox Groovy

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Vox Groovy Radio

We are currently experimenting with Radio Vox Groovy—our very own Internet radio. The RVG programmes include: Art Relax, VoxStream and VoxBox as of December 2017, but we will be introducing new ones in the foreseeable future.

The programme is only available in the Slovak language, and it’s going to have to stay that way until we find more native English speakers who can read our articles aloud. However, we are very confident about launching an English version of these shows soon. For the time being, please enjoy the wide variety of musical genres we play on our station. With 70’s rock, game soundtracks and underground music—RVG is bound to have something you like the sound of.

Lastly, if you understand the Slovak language, and have an interest in contemporary art, you should definitely come along and join in on the ongoing beta-testing.

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M. Sawtyruk on Painting What You Enjoy

Michal Sawtyruk is a digital painter and illustrator based in Warsaw, Poland. His work was recently published in THE BEST POLISH ILLUSTRATORS 2—a hefty art-book that features some of Poland’s best contemporary artists. A few well-renowned ones have already been featured on Vox Groovy.

But today’s interview is with someone whose work we absolutely love! Sawtyruk has a wonderful collection of personal artworks on ArtStation, but he’s also had the opportunity to work with 3DTotal, DreamWorks Animation and Platige Image in the past.

We’re going to talk to him about why you should only draw what you enjoy, and what that could mean for your future as a creative professional. As well as that, we’ll be looking at the ongoing changes in the Polish art scene—specifically at how digital art has changed the industry’s landscape for the better. Finally, you’re going to learn more about Sawtyruk’s journey and personal approach to creating art.

The editor and Sawtyruk are both hoping that you’ll learn something new. At least you’ll have a good reason to paint your favourite things, if nothing else.

Tell us about your journey so far.

I grew up in a small-town east of Warsaw, where I spent a lot of time skateboarding and drawing things for fun. One day, I saw some fantastic digital paintings and tried to find out how they’re made. I realized that it would make for an interesting career path, but I came to this conclusion much later than the average artist. I moved to Warsaw to study art in my twenties, and during that time, I was slowly building up my portfolio. After two years of study, I started working in a studio and doing small freelance commissions on the side. I kept working on my craft until now, and the only thing I’ve left out are some ups and downs that came with the passing of time.

Artwork: Michal Sawtyruk

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Within Short Order

Andreas Rocha is a Portuguese environment artist who specializes in fantasy and science fiction. He started out with a degree in architecture, but now he’s working as a freelancer whilst creating exclusive content for his sixty patrons. In the past, Rocha’s painterly style earned him the opportunity to work for world-renowned clients like Fantasy Flight Games, The Mill and Wizards of the Coast. Now, you can often find him posting amazing fantastical paintings on his ArtStation page. Our personal favorite is the new piece he created for Polymorph’s Kickstarter project, ‘Foundation.’

In the upcoming interview, we will discuss how Rocha feels about Patreon. It takes its toll because you have to make various extras for the people who are supporting you. He’s currently offering 2x hi-res paintings (JPG + PSD), step-by-step JPGs and Photoshop brushes, but if you pay an extra $5, you can also get 2x videos of the painting process. You can also find a variety of older content on his Gumroad page. I’m looking forward to learning more about these new platforms. Here’s hoping that you are too!

We’re going to publish our exclusive interview with Rocha in the coming weeks. Stay tuned if you’re interested in learning more about how Patreon and other platforms like it could change artists’ lives.