When Des is not working he collects Comics, (obsessed with Batman/Superman) watches Brasilian Football,and monitors Anakin Skywalkers Journey to the dark side of the force in Star
Wars. His only Vice..... He hates Arsenal with a passion. Love New York, i consider it my second home. Have a passion for photograghy and i am planning a few exhibitions next year.Love Betty Page and that whole burlesque look. 50's women had class.
Loathe Ignorant people and newspaper critics. Who are they to criticise some ones work. Where are their films? "Pinche Cabrons"I love Eastern Philosophy, Greek Mythology and love chatting about Current affairs with people.
Music
Movie scores!!! Love them. I listen to them when i work. I come from a musical background playing Classical Guitar and the Bassoon in an Orchestra. Brother Darren is a Bass player touring with Courtney Pine and sister is a Concert Viola player.
Apart from that i listen to anything else. All good music passes my ears.
Movies
ALL OF THE STAR WARS MOVIES, BATMAN, SUPERMAN , SPIDERMAN. Crowning moment- walking the Red Carpet at the premiere of SPIDERMAN 2.The Notorious Betty Page, Tease-A-Rama
The Bourne saga, Coffee and Cigarettes, Lost in Translation, Sidewalks of New York, Rodger Dodger,Way of the Gun, Blade Runner, Leon, anything with Clint Eastwood or Marylin Monroe
American splendour, Love Robert Rodriguez, Tarantino , Scorcese and
Kevin Smith flicks.
Television
24, ENTOURAGE, CSI, NYPD BLUE, MATCH OF THE DAY,SKY SPORTS.
I never work during the World Cup.
Books
Nothing is more inspiring to me than sitting in Borders, collecting a bunch of photography books, a grande cappuccino and a blueberry muffin then gaining inspiration from other peoples art.
Get a friend and try it.
Heroes
Wiesia Radwanska, my love. My friends Lauren Cox, Katie Rogers, Rosie Solomon. Betty Page, Monroe, Catwoman-Julie Newmar, Adriana Lima, Scarlett Johansson, Salma Hayek- They give man a reason to live. Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Garner, George Clooney, Angelina Jolie. Kyle Baker, my Mom and George Lucas.
About me: Creator/artist of comic character Katie Rogers www.myspace.com/katiesparty
( with a Graphic Novel in the works) www.katierogers.co.uk
Artist Des Taylor is Inspired by "Real People" and capturing a moment that
people relate to.
My Girl drawings are sassy, cool, Funky and desireable. Always leaving something to the imagination, My drawings reflect the power of the female form on a street level. My inspiration comes from girls and fashion of the street,50's Pin ups and cheesecake models, My friends ,the Comic book artists Bruce Timm and Jack Kirby and the great artists Toulouse Lautrec and Roy Lichenstien.
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www.katierogers.co.uk
Clients have included Michael Jackson, Cosmopolitan , Company, FHM, Just 17, Fabric magazine, Ministry Of Sound, Cafe de Paris, China White, La Perla -Milan, The Victoria and Albert Museum, PINK, Stardust Pictures, Aura- Mayfair. Theo Fennell.
Through my work i have designed for or met the most unlikely people -Michael Jackson (my first ever client- talk about dropped in the deep end. Introduced him on stage too) Geri Halliwell, my second client , still owes me money, Arnold Schwarzenneger, Ray Parks( Darth Maul) Cilla Black (see below) Janet Jackson, Jack Nicholson, Britney Spears,
Mark Dacascus (Kung fu star) Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Sisqo, Samantha Mumba, Melissa Messenger, but my crowning moment....meeting RONALDO in Nike Town. He was the best player on the planet then and i met him at his peak. Yeah!!
Who I'd like to meet: Creative humans. Constructive people.Anyone that is constructive. Writers, Filmakers, Artists. Also anyone that likes a beer and a chat. Superman- the world needs him.
Hey you! What is going on? When will we do more? I am writing a couple novels in Nov and a script, also you know the animation thing.. but want to work with you again soon.. and can't wait for the book!! OMG!! Smoochie!!
My own Des Art, I would be honoured! Not sure when back in the UK yet all depends on work... Hopefully soon. Still loving Paris though, it's a great city especially for vampires! Take it easy! Bisou
What the--? Des was here in town?! aww, woulda been great to run into you, heh. Its all good. Keepin' it on the down-low-icognito-style I see, right? How was your stay here in Vegas? and, nah, I don't work in a hotel casino...
YOU suck!! I can't believe you were in Vegas, 3 hours by car, 1 by plane, from me and didn't bell me!! That is it!! I am cutting you off!! hahahaha...did I scare ya??? I guess I will have to come to the UK! kiss, hope you had fun
