Jeff Soto has published two beautifully illustrated books; “Potato Stamp Dreams” and “Storm Clouds”. His artwork has been featured in top art magazines like; Juxtapoz, Giant Robot, Hi-Fructose, Art Prostitute, Lodown Magazine, Art Week, and Clutter. He’s also worked with some impressive clients including; Sony Music, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Disney, Apple and Critterbox toys.

But even successful artists like Jeff experience creative blocks, read on to discover how he conquers them by imagining he’s having a conversation with fictional character Tyler Durdan and find out how he kicks him into shape.

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Tim Tsui in front of Bling canvas

Interview by Angel Greenham:
Tim Tsui is one of the top players in the designer toy industry (a term used to describe toys and other collectibles that are produced in limited editions), his figures decked out in cool street wear and influenced by Hip-Hop, are extremely popular with collectors all around the world.

Tim has worked with huge clients like Coca Cola, Adidas, Nike and Royal Elastics and is a prominent attraction at all the leading toy fairs. Read on to find out how his experimental attitude has led to his success and what helps him boost his energy.

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Do you tell yourself that there’s no way you can succeed without a wadge of cash, all the best equipment and a bunch of top business people in tow? Well Jon Burgerman is an internationally successful illustrator and he’s here to tell you that you don’t need any of that stuff in order to be successful.

Read on to discover how Jon’s succeeding in a competitive industry.

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Have you been laughed at by people who say you’ll never make money from your creativity? So has David Horvath, artist, toy designer and would-be UFO hunter, but he didn’t let that stop him.

Read his fascinating story, exclusively in SUBvert Magazine and learn how he went from sleeping on the floor of an illegally erected bedroom to international success as co-creator of the Uglydolls and other cool characters.

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Do you want your artwork published in international magazines and hung in galleries across Europe? (without having to quit your day job) Read on to discover how Steve Rack is successfully creating a buzz around his work and find out how you can do the same…

Self portrait by Steve Rack

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Mario Sughi is an Italian artist/illustrator living and working in Dublin. We invited Mario to visually review the fantastic album from Dolittle, “Hello To The Fortunate Few”.

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Ian Brown returns to Manchester to perform songs from his new album “The World Is Yours” and is welcomed into the bosom of the Manchester masses.

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Alexander Devol is a talented illustrator and urban vinyl designer who recently exhibited his work at Shelf Life a show he curated along with Sichi at Bodhi Gallery in London.

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Lloyd talks to us about his greatest achievement and gives some fantastic advice about developing your own characters.

Final Part

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