Singles

What pieces or projects have you been working on lately?
Aside from my regular work as an illustrator specializing in classical and figurative sketching - primarily intended for my tattoos - I’ve spent the last few months working on an ongoing series of face and hand drawings combined with abstract elements. Most of these sketches begin in my sketchbook, and I later translate them into more finished pieces on larger formats, using water-based color pastels, charcoal, and acrylics.

What did you learn (or unlearn) while working on them?
These series of drawings are primarily teaching me how to let go and work in a deeply intuitive way. I try not to focus on the final result and simply go with the flow. While I do set boundaries regarding the subjects themselves, within those limits, I’m learning to stop overthinking the outcome - instead, I focus on improvising and trusting my hand

What words, ideas or emotions were going through your head?
Mainly a sense of freedom. To be honest, since I always have music playing in the background, I often stop spontaneously to look up the lyrics of the song that’s currently on. I’ll randomly pick a word and find a way to incorporate it into the drawing

Were there any conversations, movies, music, or books that made their way into that work?
Definitely. For example, one of my drawings was directly inspired by the song Higher Rock by Robert Plant.

What's been the most difficult thing you've faced recently in your creative process?
This is my first time experiencing winter in a snowy country; it’s also the first time Budapest has seen such a significant amount of snow in over a decade. While the weather is beautiful, it brought a specific challenge for someone like me who creates from a home studio: leaving the house. In weather like this, every step outside becomes a struggle. I found myself spending three days barely moving, until I finally caught myself and said, 'No more!' Since then, I’ve been forcing myself to move almost every day, no matter where.

What is your favorite coffee shop and why do you like going there?
I’ll always recommend visiting Arán here in Budapest—it’s my favorite. They have incredible pastries at great prices. I always go for an Americano and a slice of their banana bread.

If your life were a movie this month, what would it be called and who would write the soundtrack?
I’d have to go with the 1992 film Singles . It’s an excellent winter movie that keeps things light, with that nostalgic 90s fashion. For the soundtrack, I’d choose the film’s original one - performed by true grunge legends.

Which studios, laboratories, or workshops have you collaborated with recently or would you like to collaborate with in the future?
To be honest, one of my dreams is to collaborate with Hermès. I deeply admire the way they work with artists; I would be thrilled to collaborate with them, especially to incorporate my horse drawings into their world.

Recommend one or more artists you follow who inspire you, and tell us what you like most about their work or their way of working.
I have a deep appreciation for Tina Berning’s watercolor drawings; the consistency in the quality of her work and the way she conveys emotion is incredible. Furthermore, her ability to create abstraction from figurative elements is, in my eyes, truly wonderful. I’d also highly recommend Pat Perry, from Detroit. He’s a phenomenal painter and illustrator, and I admire his blend of styles - moving between very light, effortless sketches and highly detailed figurative paintings.