How did you get into drawing sketch cards?
A friend of mine, that was already working with sketchcards for some time, invited me for a test. I didn’t know much about the whole thing, but I sent the drawings anyway and I were aproved. My first set was “Women of Marvel”.
What is your favorite subject to draw?
When it comes to cards, it’s comics’ super heroes. I like drawing specially portraits related to music and cinema. I always have fun with everything.
What is your favorite character to draw?
I don’t have any favourite carachter to draw. I think I have more facility to draw women. Venom is a character that I always love the results. I also enjoy any carachter of mutant universe.
Do you prefer black & white sketches or color sketches?
I prefer black and white. On how I will use the white spaces and what I will fill with shadows. My lines have a lot more strenght this way.
What kind of materials do you prefer to work with?
Graphite and charcoal. Watercolour and acrylic paint to colour. My 0.5 propelling pencil with 2b graphite… this is what I need the most.
Who is your favorite sketch card artist?
It’s hard to mention names… I appreciate my friends’, Edde Wagner, Eduardo Ferrara and Alex Magno, works. They are always inspiring.
What are you currently working on?
I’m working on a new set for Marvel (I want this one to be the best). I conciliate this with my freelancer illustrator jobs… editorial and didatic works.
Has your career as an artist benefited from doing sketch card work?
Since I started doing sketchcards, my biggest pleasure is the proximity with the fans. They become friends and also order comissions.
Do you collect trading cards for yourself?
I don’t collect cards. I think when you’re married with two children, it’s very hard to collect anything.
Do you have a website / blog / online presence where readers can find more information about you?
Gallery/Portfolio: http://tomagaleria.blogspot.com/
Blog: http://andretoma.blogspot.com/
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andre_toma/
Facebook: http://pt-br.facebook.com/people/Andr%C3%A9-Shitetsu-Toma/100002019720979
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/andretoma
