Primping with Valentin Perrin

Name : Valentin Perrin
City : Paris
Date : 10th of August, 2012

1. What would you describe your design style as?

 My work is basically based on the history of costume in Europe from 1900 to 1950.

2. What is your personal favorite outfit to wear?

 Nothing in particular though I prefer winterly dress so that I can play more with layers and texture.

3. What do you think is one of the most essential characteristics in a best friend?

 I think the most essential characteristic in a best friend is loyalty.

4. What other forms of art do you participate in?
 I do fashion design (drawing and sewing), photography, illustrations and painting

5. When did you realize that fashion design was a passion of yours?

I have always drawn and it evolved naturally into creating fashion figures. 

6. If I gave you a little pug puppy to dress up, what would you have it wear?
I think I would make it wear a ruff, like Queen Elizabeth the Ist.

7. They say you learn something new everyday. What did you learn today
I've learned about how I would dress up a pug puppy if I had to.


Eevee asks: "If you were an animal, which one would you want to be, and why?"
 I would prefer to be a cat because they're very elegant and graceful, visually speaking 

8. Is there anything coming up that we should be looking forward to? and is there anything you'd like to say to all your fans?
Nothing unusual to look for. I try to hold on to some steadiness in my projects and my work. I would simply like to thank everyone who follow and support my work.

If you'd like to see Valentin's work, check out his website below! :)

http://valentinperrin.wix.com/officialsite

The Colorful World of Hengki Koentjoro

Name: Hengki Koentjoro
City: Jakarta, Indonesia
Date: July 28 2012

1. I notice your photos are all in grey scale.
Is there a reason you prefer black and white photos over colored?
I love playing with Black and White tones. It may look like only 2 colors but the range is very dynamic; color ranging from the deep black to the whitest white with greys in between. The ability to “see” in Black and White is a practice I’ve been perfecting for the last 20 years, this ability will dictate what kind of scene is BW and what is not. The final product will be a photograph with a certain atmosphere to achieve special mood, so in a way it is a tool for expressing one emotion.


2. How do you get pictures from such extreme places?! It looks like some are from mountain tops, over the ocean, over canyons and oceans. What are some of the methods you've used to get these shots? Which of them has been your favorite?
Just the love of traveling and exploring places you’ve never been before, it’s exiting. I always keep open mind and be thankful to any thing given to you. The best place without a doubt is the ocean, she can be tranquil on time and deadly another. Nature has always captivate me and she rarely let me down.

3. Do you work in any other art forms other than photography?If so, what? If not, what do you think you might like to try someday?
Up to this moment only photography.

4. Have you always had a passion for photography? Was there something else you wanted to do as a career before getting involved so heavily in photography?
I’m doing videography for my 9 to 5 job. I hope one day I can make a feature documentary with mother nature as the main subject.

5. What are some stereotypes you've heard about Canadians?
None, not to interested with stereotyping.
(Well now! That's a classy way to live! ^_^)

 
6. How come you steer mostly towards nature as your subject matter rather than people or objects?
Nature is spectacular; if we know where to seek we just might get the best of her. She is truly an artist in her own right.
(Nature really is beautiful~)

 
7. Is there an underlying theme that connects all of your photography? Or do you count every project as a separate foundation?
I seek for tranquility,contrast,surrealism and mysticism in water. The ocean is my favorite playground.

8. What is your favorite thing to do with your family?
Movies and a restaurant.

9. Do you use digital or film photography?
I use to do film and now switch completely to digital; it’s instant and very economical. 

10.Eevee asks: "What is your favorite breakfast meal?"
Oatmeal with chocolate and slices of banana.

11. You've recently achieved 88,888 fans on your 2nd facebook page! Congratulations! Is there anything you'd like to tell all your fans?
Do what you love the most and do it with passion.