Artist Interview

Brian Smith (alphakx)

Could you tell a little about yourself and your art?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Well I'm 18, I just joined depthCORE... it was the best thing that has ever happened to me ;) I've been creating art on the computer for about 3 years, 3d stuff not as long Maybe a year or so

Brian Smith (alphakx)

What place on the map do you call your own?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

I live in Buffalo New York... while college is in session you can find me in Erie Penn.

Brian Smith (alphakx)

Where do you look for inspiration, any specific artist?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Well in the past I've always looked up to depthCORE for inspiration. I get most of my ideas from everyday life or playing the piano, lol. As far as artists... whoever the dude who does designgraphik... yeah hes cool.

Brian Smith (alphakx)

Don't you know his name?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Couldn't tell ya.

Brian Smith (alphakx)

Hey shock, what are you wearing right now?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Some cut off khaki cargo shorts and a t-shirt that says "world's greatest grandpa" on it.

Brian Smith (alphakx)

If I was in your dorm room during this interview, what music would be playing?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

I've got some Aphex Twin playing right now.

Brian Smith (alphakx)

What other kinda music are you into?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Just about anything really... cept for the weird stuff like country lol. Relient K, Shaheed, AZ, Neptunes, The Used, our very own Crunch... just to name a few

Brian Smith (alphakx)

If you could meet one dC artist who would it be?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Thats a toughy ;) Probably Cugar because I'd force him to show me how he makes his crazy stuff.

Brian Smith (alphakx)

Besides an artist, would you also consider yourself a gamer? computer or console?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

No. No I wouldn't. lol The last game I bought was StarCraft, its the only one I still play ;) If I touch a console, its most likely PlaystationII.

Brian Smith (alphakx)

What advice would you give to aspiring designers.

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Stop asking me questions. Experience cannot be replaced by tutorials or how-to's.

Brian Smith (alphakx)

Have you ever had a design related job?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Never had one besides a few local venues. Eh, I'm available for work if anyone is interest ;)

Brian Smith (alphakx)

What do you do to make that pocket change then?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

I work as a counselor at a summer program for elementary kids.

Brian Smith (alphakx)

You're in charge of kids?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Believe it or not lol

Brian Smith (alphakx)

Freaky... Other than art, what else are you into?

Pete Golibersuch (shockreflex)

Playing basketball, goin to movies, lifting... stuff like that.

Brian Smith (alphakx)

Whoops, late for class, gotta cut this short....