Tim Darragh
I've always been an avid doodler, even when I was a baby. I doodled with my baby food.
What kind of art do you make? What inspires you?
I'm usually inspired by the movement of light and shadow. That and Dinosaurs and Spacemen, but on rare occasions. When I do see them, I always take a moment or two to sketch them. I'm in a really bad habit of not finishing any of my art work - that's why I want to go into animated movie production design.
When in your life did you first become involved in your artistic discipline? What influenced you to become involved in the arts?
I've always been an avid doodler, even when I was a baby. I doodled with my baby food and cheerios—I still do.
What are your current projects?
I'm currently working on a short animated movie about a Cormorant and a fish. It's a huge project, but I think the characters and story are sound ideas.
Where are you from? How is Seattle different?
I grew up in Kirkland (on the eastside of lake washington). The eastside is quite different from Seattle even though it's just 20 minutes away, but a totally different attitude and income.
Why did you choose to come to Cornish?
To me, Cornish has the best illustration program in the northwest. It's also a lot smaller than most "high end" art schools
What has been your experience here?
So far it's been great. I haven't had the time outside of school to do much of my own work, but that's ok. All the work that they assign us is pretty engaging and I personally try to push those projects to the extent of my artistic abilities.
What quirky hobbies do you have?
I'm a huge rock climber, not too quirky but some people think it's "extreme." I also love to fly kites, dig holes, and hug trees (sappy ones in particular).
What do you see yourself doing in 5 years?
In five years, I'll probably be making video games on my way to an animation studio like Pixar, Aardman, PDI, or Blur.
What would you tell a prospective student about Cornish?
It's a lot of hard work, but it's totally worth it. Anything you love is worth the work.
What is your creative process?
I start early on in the the process, then I take a break until a couple days before whatever it is is due. I work best in the early morning before anyone is up, and the light is good.