Back in the day, we used to have a little feature I called "Power User Profiles". It was a way of getting to know some of the more prolific and creative members of the community via a hard-hitting Sixty Minutes style questionnaire. I'm bringing it back this week in lieu of a broader Sharing Day because I got fascinated by the profession and style of djuby. So without further ado, sit back and enjoy getting to know this intrepid illustrator better.
- Online name used in HeroMachine environs: djuby
- What is the secret origin of that name: um…pretty sure you will figure that out.
- A photo (or drawing) of you in "real life":
- Real name: David Juby
- Real city/state/country: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
- Real job: College professor / costume designer
- Real age: 51
- Gender: Male
- Relationship status (married, single, in a long-term relationship, dating someone, "it's complicated", etc): long term relationship
- Online archive of your creations:
http://s1165.photobucket.com/albums/q590/dwjuby/ - The best piece of HeroMachine art you've created:
- Favorite all-time geeky movie if any: The Dark Knight
- Favorite all-time geeky book if any: Let There Be Clothes: 10,000 Years of Fashion
- Favorite all-time geeky TV show if any: Star Trek Voyager
- Favorite all-time comic book character if any: Batman
- If you could have one super-heroic power in real life, you'd choose: Flight
- In your leisure time you like to: movies, read, have a jewellery business with my best friend
- Character design turn-ons (things you love to see that make for a good design): Restraint: the understanding that a great idea can be overwhelmed by details.
- Character design turn-offs (things you hate to see that make for a bad design): It all comes down to the concept. You must start with a strong idea and speak with a unique voice. Good character design is built from both the inside and outside.
- Best tip for a HeroMachine newbie: I never knew what HM3 was capable of until I scanned the galleries and talked with other artists. Ask questions, and when in doubt ask for help. There are a bevy of talented artists here who want to help you make the best art that you can.
- Any personal message you'd like to share with the HeroMachine community about Geek Life: A poster hangs in my workshop that I point out to incoming students every fall. It speaks to the importance of letting go of old habits, and embracing new ideas. It says simply: “Just because you’ve always done it that way, does not mean it isn’t incredibly stupid.”
