Hey, guys! My name is CB, and it's a pleasure to "meet" you! Drawing has long been a hobby of mine (it's a source of freedom, relaxation, and joy for me), but really, I'm just a silly person from the United States with a crazy addiction to pencils.


1. How long have you been drawing? (in general)
I think the first vivid memory I have of drawing is around the age of five, so a little over twenty years now? Whoa.


2. How did you discover Darren and what made you interested in him as a fan at first?
My first introduction to Darren was Glee's "Teenage Dream." I actually heard the song before I'd seen the episode or any of its promos, so I couldn't for the life of me figure out who was singing! It was driving me crazy, so I ended up Googling it, and that's how I learned about his involvement with Starkid, his music, and the values he advocates. After that, I was pretty much hooked.


3. What inspires you to draw?
Oh goodness, a lot of things! I'm a visual thinker, so what I draw is usually a tangible representation of what I "see" in my head when I hear or read something that piques my curiosity or interest, particularly when it's an image I can't shake for days, weeks, or even months after the fact.


4. What is the hardest and easiest part of Darren’s figure to draw?
For me, this varies from drawing to drawing, depending on the tilt and rotation of his head and the facial expression he's making. For example, his nose in stoic, level profile? Easy. His nose in smiling, upwardly angled 3/4 profile? HARD. But no matter the perspective, I think I will always struggle with his body proportions. Because for someone of smaller stature, he's remarkably athletic, which makes his muscle tone exceptionally distinctive. I'm terrible at figure drawing, so the fact that some people can identify him from body parts other than his face drives me bonkers!


5. How much time does it take you to finish a piece?
Depending on its size and content, I'd say anywhere from 4-6 hours to 12 or more. (I'm incredibly slow!)