S~ “Who would you say are your heroes and inspirations?”
Narboo- "My family, my son, my girlfriend, and my friends. All the local artists around Seattle really inspire me. I am inspired by the city itself and others cities I've traveled to, but I also love nature and the trees and mountains. It's why I love Seattle- it's so close to all of it."
S~ “Where do you find inspiration for your characters?”
Narboo- "I get most of my inspiration for my characters through life itself and people or situations I run into. I draw a one legged seagull character because I remember seeing one in the Burger King parking lot begging for some fries as a little tike. Growing up, I would get up and watch cartoons on Saturday mornings like most kids, but I would always have a sketchpad with me to draw Daffy Duck or the Chipmunks, backgroungs, or my own little guys. I have always drawn since I could pick up a crayon and for the most part, I've always liked making my own characters."
S~ “Can you describe your work process and what media you use?”
Narboo- "I am always drawing. Sometimes I take ideas from my stickers or sketchbooks for paintings, and sometimes I just get ideas for paintings and I roll with it. I mostly work in acrylics on canvas and found wood. I use wheat paste and random paper as well for my mixed media pieces."
S~ “How do you feel about a structured art education?”
Narboo- "I went to school for graphic design. It was in my late 20's. It was fun and I learned a lot about the computer and printing side of things. I feel that has been an advantage for me in certain freelance gigs. But I know it's not for everybody. It has to feel right. Only you know."
S~ “What do you hope to accomplish as an artist?”


Narboo- "I really just like to make people smile. If I make one person a day smile, then I have done my job. If I can pay the bills and not have a day job, that would be awesome too! I'm close. I like how things have come together."
S~ “What do you consider your greatest achievement to date?”

Narboo- "Just getting out there. I was not very confident earlier in life when it came to my art.
My friends and family loved it but I just thought they were being nice.
I thought for sure people wouldn't take me serious because I wasn't painting boats and lighthouses. But that wasn't me. So to realize my love and strength was characters was a big step. I started showing in January of 2008 and haven't had a showless month since. (is showless a word?)"...
S~ "It is now."

S~ “Do you prefer collaboration and painting for an audience over studio painting?”
Narboo- "I love both. I am a very independent person so I need that time at my drawing table just going crazy with my brain and a pencil, pen, brush, or all of the above. But it is really inspiring to collab with other artists and live painting is on a whole other level. I love it. I used to hate when people watched me draw, now I feed off of the energy. For me there has to be a balance between the two."
S~ “Who are some of your favorite artists to collaborate with?”
Narboo- "I have had the honor of working with Starheadboy, (who has meant so much to me as an artist), Andrew Miller, Ryan Ward, Maggie Harbaugh, and Xavier Lopez Jr."

S~ “Where can your fans go to see your work in person?”
Narboo- "I have pieces up right now at Sweet Iron Waffles on 3rd and University downtown. BaBa Louise in Ballard on 65th, and Tasty in Greenwood."
S~ “Where are some places on-line that your fans can view your work?”

flickr.com/narboo

narboo.blogspot.com

narboo on facebook
S~ “Where in Seattle’s current art scene do you picture yourself?”
Narboo- "Just apart of it. I am an artist-I am an illustrator, a graphic designer, a cartoonist and a street artist rolled up in one. I'm just happy to be along for the ride."
                                            




S~ “Where do you hope to be in 5 years?”
Narboo- "Drawing everyday. No more day job."