3 questions: santiago uceda

Q: You’ve recently been making some amazing animations, what’s it like seeing your work in motion?

A: I love seeing the characters I’ve created come to life, and then adding sound to the images just brings it to another level, especially when the sound matches the art perfectly (big thanks to Finn Riggins for scoring sound). I’m into process, not just final product so animation is really enjoyable for me since there is so much planning that takes place. After working on this project I think I’m going to introduce more character design + development into my work even it’s for static images. My first animation was created to promote a festival, but I would like to get more into storytelling, so maybe an animated short or music video in the future.

Q: Paper or plastic?

A: At the risk of sounding just like every other tree-hugging Oregonian…is there a reusable bag option?

Q: I can never quite tell how you’ve made any particular piece, do you have go-to methods or is it a constantly evolving process?

A: I use different media, it all depends on the mood of the piece, but one thing is always constant: I always start with pen or brush and ink and then I may introduce collage elements or textures that I create with monoprints or other media. I end  up working with different pieces that get scanned and assembled in Photoshop where I also add color.

Check out some of Santiago’s work after the jump!

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