5 Minutes With.. Alex Paterson (an illustrated interview)

Each month, we are celebrating a different one of our fantastically talented artists in the '5 Minutes with...' series of interviews. We will be asking them a few questions in an attempt to gain an insight into their world as a children's illustrator! This month it's the turn of Alex Paterson and we have a treat in store for you - Alex decided to illustrate his answers! So grab a cuppa, settle in, and let's get to know a little more about Alex through his incredible illustrations!

Where do you live/work?

What do you love about working there? 

             



          What are your dislikes?

      What do you love most about being an illustrator?

How do you work – what are your techniques?

What is your favourite thing to draw?

  Are there any tricky parts to being an illustrator?

What or who are you inspired by?

What do you like to in your spare time when you’re not illustrating?

         How did you get into illustration?

  





        What are your three top tips for aspiring illustrators?

What’s your ultimate dream?

We hope you enjoyed learning a little more about what makes Alex tick. To see more of Alex's work, head over to his PP Portfolio here... If you want to know more, Alex has put together a brilliant animation of his rather incredible life story, you can watch it below! Thanks for stopping by - see you next time!