Tom Godfrey , Space Meister, is probably best known for his wonderful depiction of aliens and their accompanying stories. But his folio also contains cutting political and social satire cartoons, tshirts, beautiful paintings and photography. Tom’s talents entertain and delight – and although I only know Tom through our contact on redbubble, I also suspect he is truly one of “nature’s gentlemen”.
How does being a creative person and pursuing your creativity affect other aspects of your life?
Hugely – too many things get neglected when the artistic addiction demands attention. On the other hand when a painting or sketch is completed and it resonates positively with my inner sounding-board, it all seems worth it. I get far too little sleep, as, like many artists, I tend to burn the candle at both ends.
Tell us about one person or moment that has made your time on redbubble particularly special or meaningful.
When I first joined and there were only a few thousand members :) It was really cool when Pilgrim found the time to add to my stories, and we would have a sort of literary ping-pong contest. That got me hooked.
Show & tell us about five works on redbubble that have moved or inspired you.
Too many really, I love most of the works I see for different reasons.
I love the huge Grand Space Opera type effects achieved by Mosi in
Of Sun and Glass
The clever photo-manip in Houk’s
Unexpected Arrival
Brian Towers’ humour and skill with his acrylic
Titan Taxi
Freda’s (Surgenor) amazing skill with watercolour
Group of Seven
The cartooning skill of Nate Owens with
Wrong Number
I could go on – Clever funny man David Stuart , for example … Alien Visitor’s endless array of enchanting worlds, Shanina’s captivating 3D works and Anne van Alkemade’s written works and clever toons. Still haven’t mentioned a fraction of the great artists here. Horrible to “Pedestal Pop” really. Old Chinese saying …”If you put man on pedestal, he only has one place to go” :)
This interview has been inspired by Jo O’Brien’s survey project where bubblers interview two fellow members, then they interview two each and so forth. It’s a great way to get to know everyone and there are some wonderful stories emerging.
Chanel2, about 1 month ago
What I’m loving about these interviews are the new discoveries of art, I hadn’t seen one of these works before, thanks for the heads up Tom and Anne.
Hadn’t heard that bottom proverb either…good one :))
MuscularTeeth
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about 1 month ago
great read. Tom’s work frequently is in the various videos in the video montage group.
Natella2020, about 1 month ago
That’s a great interview, Anne. Interesting questions and insightful answers.
Anne van Alkemade
in reply to Natella2020’s comment,
about 1 month ago
Hi Natella. Thanks for reading. Can’t take credit for the questions; they’re standard ones forwarded from Jo O’Brian; and of course Tom provided the answers. I was just the piggy in the middle. LOL. ;o)
Brian Towers, about 1 month ago
Excellent responses to the questions Tom. It is an insight to a great lively-minded and talented gentleman. An added bonus for me is my discovering your selection of artists (and thank you for including a humble me in there). Your wonderful creations are worth all your lost sleep.
Nate Owens, about 1 month ago
Thanks spacenik for the mention… looks like I got the “Right Number” with the RedBubble bunch! I’ve had the doodlin’ disease since before dirt was made (a very interesting process, I will have to do a blurb ‘bout it sometime).