I can't remember when I first heard of Marc Johns, but I've been a fan ever since, I tracked him down, more out of personal satisfaction than anything to learn more about him, and hopefully introduce more of you to his amazing work. I spoke to Marc who was kind enough to really open up and give us an insight into his work which has become a worldwide phenomenom and we showcase a selection of his works.

How were you originally drawn to art?

I can't remember a time when I wasn't drawn to art. I've been drawing since I was tiny, and never stopped. When I was a kid I was content to just stay at home and draw and make stuff, instead of calling up my friends. They'd always be the ones calling me, dragging me out of the house.


How would you describe your style or medium of art?

That's a tough one... Like many artists, I find it hard to describe my own work. If I had to boil it down to one line, it would be this: simple drawings filled with dry wit and humour.  People have described my drawings as sweet and lovely with little claws, absurdly humourous, and so on. They're definitely not cartoons, not really illustrations. If anybody has a better description, I'm open to suggestions.

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