Who are you and what do you do?
I am Ian Stevenson and I will have more if there is more. Is there any more?... and I also draw.

How did you start your career and what were your first projects/ideas?
It all started a many moons ago when I stopped working as a designer in a full time job and started listening to the ideas that were in the undeveloped part of my mind. My hand started to move in new ways and that’s when things got interesting.

What kind of project are you working on now?
New screen prints and compiling a book of my favourite photos from one of my projects that involves drawing on rubbish. I’m also working on new exhibitions and new animations too.

Do you see life in greater detail than others?
I think some people think I’m strange but it all seems quite normal to look at the world like I do, I know no other way.

Have you collaborated with other artists?
Yes many times and it’s great to see how the work develpos together and new things are created that neither artist initially intended. I do enjoy working with people who have great ideas and not with people who just have a style.

Who influenced you?
I am influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon and the mystery of the stars.

What music do you listen to while working?
I’ve not been listening to music lately because I’ve been moving studios and have preferred having the tv on instead but when I return to music it will probably be via a variety of internet radio stations or something new.

Who would you like to work with?
Animators and an orchestra.

What projects have you done that you are most proud of?
An animation entitled ‘Stare Into The Sun’. It was challenging to create a whole world and story that worked with the music.

A night you’ll never forget….good or bad?
I always forget the night time but I do remember a day not too long ago (this morning). I had settled down at the computer with a cup of tea and then the door bell rang… I answered it and signed for a package and then heard a noise… yes it was the door to the flat closing and I had no keys, jacket, phone or shoes. After about 15 minutes thinking of a plan I decided the best thing to do was walk to the charity shop on the main road and buy some shoes. It was strange passing people without my shoes on but I focused on walking like everything was normal. I arrived with wet socks and eventually paid £3 for some shoes after explaining my story to the lady. With my new shoes I went for a walk around the streets and then to the cafe with some paper I also bought and enjoyed myself with a pen. I would recommend this adventure to everyone.

Where did you grew up and what was it like?
I grew up in Leicester and then had to leave to learn new things from the outside.

Any cool artists that we need to check out?
Neil Buchanan (Art Attack), Rolf Harris’ work in the late 80’s and Eva Anderson age 5.

Who do you work for, or what are your favorite projects or clients?
My clients have included Microsoft, Perrier, Universal, Paul Smith and MTV. I’ve enjoyed working with them as they get in touch knowing what I do and want my thoughts too. I have created books, prints and exhibitions with many great companies including Picture On Walls, Concrete Hermit and Pictoplasma. I also work on many of my own projects and do things that wouldn’t get commissioned. It’s great to work with people who aren’t afraid to do something different.

What would be your dream project?
I would like to be invited to draw the queen and then we could both enjoy a cup of tea and slice of carrot cake or maybe an iced finger.

Where do you find inspiration?
I get the ideas from inside my head. I’m not really sure where they come from probably just everyday life, things just appear and then I have to get them out before I have too much in there.

Artists that inspire(d) you?
I always enjoyed Hanna Barbara, Jim Henson and Oliver Postgates’ creations very much when I was younger and still do. I really enjoy any artist who is innovative and original and it’s a annoying that there are many people around today who copy other artists. They have no shame, jumping on the latest trends and these types of people do not inspire me.

The best day in your life,  what could it be?
There would be talking animals, general singing, choreographed dancing, karate, flying, robots, dwarfs and finished it all with a few pints of beer.

What has been your favorite artwork until now?
I’ve enjoyed all of it but I like the more challenging projects and developing the drawings into new are areas and situations.

Future goals?
It would be great to do an animated series and more of everything also too please.

Famous last words?
Help I’m trapped.

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