Underworld Magazines recently had the pleasure of speaking with one really talented illustrator. His name is Marumiyan and he resides in Fukuoka, Japan.

He claims that he became interested in drawing in his infancy because of his father. Well, even with the time difference we got a chance to chat, and I got a chance to answer some of the really interesting questions that, not only I wanted to hear, but so did some of our readers. Some of the questions below were submitted by some of our readers who are subscribed to our RSS feed. This is just one of the perks of being an Underworld Magazines subscriber. Moving on, I present you with my interview with the great Marumiyan. Enjoy.

The answers are short because of the language barrier. They don’t necessarily need to be long though. He answers them with quick precession, which I enjoy.

Underworld Magazines: How long have you been illustrating professionally?

Marumiyan: I started to work as a freelancer in 2007 under the name Marumiyan.

UWM: Did you study at a school or were you born a talented illustrator?

Marumiyan: I studied design in University but I drew pictures whenever I was free in my childhood.

UWM: What’s the most complex piece that you have done?

Marumiyan: I think it is maybe “ZITTEN” It took much time to collect the elements.

UWM: What person is your biggest influence in the world of art today?

Marumiyan: I like the work of Taiyo Matumoto (a Japanese cartoonist),and I used to follow his example in drawing. I also like Joan Miro very much since childhood. I think he greatly influenced me.

UWM: As an artist do you feel like you’re always doing something creative?

Marumiyan: I’m not sure but I’d like to express something  new and creative.

UWM: Why the name Marumiyan? What does it mean?

Marumiyan: It means nothing particularly…I like the sound of “Marumiyan”

UWM: How can people get in touch with you?

Marumiyan: Your readers can get in touch with me via Email.

UWM: Which piece of yours is your favorite?

Marumiyan:

UWM: What kind of music do you listen to while working?

Marumiyan: I listen to various kinds of music. House,HipHop,Rock,POP,Trans,Jazz,Classic,Bossa,Electronica,etc…

UWM: Have you been featured at any galleries or events?

Marumiyan: Recently I exhibited in Somebody Gallery Cafe in Taiwan

UWM: How many pieces have you done total in your whole life?

Marumiyan: I’ve been doing many pieces since childhood. I’ve done about 200 pieces since I learned PC.

UWM: Which programs do you use to design your stuff?

Marumiyan: I almost always use Photoshop, Illustrator,and my Pen-tablet.

UWM: What kind of collaborations would you like to do?

Marumiyan: I’d like to do more collaborations with product. And I want to make three-dimensional things. Anyway,there are many things I would like to try. I think it is important for me to enjoy drawing and making something,and I hope people enjoy my work’s world.