I only saw the cover picture but the article was get I love the part
Are there any illustrators in particular that you greatly admire?
I really admire people who can paint and draw in their sleep, since I know a lot of digital illustrators who’ve allowed those skills to atrophy. Rebecca Guay is one of my favorite traditional artists– I’ve actually met her in person several times, and she’s really gracious and wonderful to talk to. (Her paintings also look amazing when you see them in person.) The late Trina Schart Hyman is another favorite artist; I also love Valerie Valusek, Donato, Kinuko Craft, and Owen Smith.
Are there any illustrators in particular that you greatly admire?
I really admire people who can paint and draw in their sleep, since I know a lot of digital illustrators who’ve allowed those skills to atrophy. Rebecca Guay is one of my favorite traditional artists– I’ve actually met her in person several times, and she’s really gracious and wonderful to talk to. (Her paintings also look amazing when you see them in person.) The late Trina Schart Hyman is another favorite artist; I also love Valerie Valusek, Donato, Kinuko Craft, and Owen Smith.
Thanks! I have a new interview coming up this Tuesday on the Book Pushers blog-- I'll link to when it's up. 
very cool