We're excited to sit down with Ben Hunzeker today for a brief interview about why he makes comics and why inspires him. Ben is currently working on covers for Sonic the Hedgehog.
1. What were your favorite comic books growing up?
I would have to go with Xenon by Masaomi Kanzaki, Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo and Appleseed by Masamune Shiro. I was a big time fan of their work starting in the late 80's. For the American side the early run on The New Mutants and DC's Warlord.
2. What books out now get the old creative juices flowing?
The Japanese series Robot from DMP is a great anthology. It is an awesome mix of styles in art and story telling.
3. Any "guilty pleasure" comics on your personal pull list?
Anything Silverstri picks up the pencil for. In the last 10 years his work has just become so loose and detailed that its like pure chocolate on my brain. Art books from other countries [are] also a guilty pleasure.
4. Outside of comic books, what media do you find inspirational?
Traditional mediums such as oils and watercolor in the hands of masters [are] always mind blowing to me. From classical types like John Singer Sargent to more modern painters like Brian Stelfreeze and Katsuya Terada.
5. What advice would you offer to writers/artists/creators on the ground level working to break into the industry and/or get their own book out there?
Learn your craft from someone who is doing it for a living before you try to get in. YouTube is great and online lessons are everywhere but hands on training and experience will make the difference. Also, don't skip out on college because everyone says you don't need it. Go to school for a degree that you can use like Business, English or even Animation. These degrees will give you experience you can't get otherwise and provide you additional skill sets that will make you more marketable to better paying clients.
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Ben Hunzeker
Colorist
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