TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

My name is Aaron Oyakhire, I’m a flipbook artist who resides in Washington state.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CRAFT?

If you check my very first posts on Instagram, you’ll find out that I was never a flipbook artist. I was originally doing paintings, portraits, etc. After a couple of years doing that. I wanted to do something different, something that stood out from the ordinary. So one day, I was brainstorming and came about the flipbook idea. I did some research and found out that I wasn’t the only person doing this. I decided to put my own spin on it.

DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR, IF SO WHO?

I don’t have a mentor, however, my idol is Stan Lee.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR WORKS?

People’s reaction towards my art inspires me.

IN YOUR OWN WORDS DESCRIBE YOUR KINDA CONTENTS.

My content is bringing art to life by mashing up music, cartoon characters, sports, stories and entertainment.

PERSONALLY WHICH ASPECT IS DEMANDING; STARTING OR FINISHING A PROJECT?

Starting my projects is definitely the hardest part of my projects. Coming up with the visuals in my head can be quite challenging sometimes.

HOW DO YOU FEEL YOUR SOCIETY AFFECTS YOUR INDUSTRY?

People love to be entertained and escape reality even if it’s for a couple of seconds. My art gives that wow factor, and gets my audience wanting more.

DO YOU FEEL THERE’S A GOOD SUPPORT ATMOSPHERE IN THE ART INDUSTRY?

To be honest there is, but there is still room for improvement.

WHAT’S THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING AN ARTIST?

I can express my ideas however I want and whenever I want.

ONE THING YOU HOPE TO IMPROVE ON IN YOUR INDUSTRY?

I want to take my art to the next level and be more confident with my works.