He is the creator of the amazing 1920+ universe, in which the Iron Harvest game is set as well as the author of illustrations that fascinate audiences around the world. Today we decided to find out what inspired Jakub Różalski to work creatively as well as what titles he loves to play the most!
GOG.COM: When did you decide you want to become a professional artist? Was it a revelation or did you think of such a profession for a long time?
Jakub Różalski: There was no such moment, it just happened itself, and I think it had to happen because it is the only thing that seems to work for me. I have always loved to draw, paint and create some fantastic stories. I read a lot of books and I love watching movies. Definitely, I have always felt better in the land of fantasy than in everyday reality.
Painting has always been my greatest passion, a way to express myself, communicate with the world and escape from normal life and the everyday things in which I did not feel well. I think that for many people, fantasy is not only a passion but also a way to deal with everyday life.
For me, it happily turned into a job, and over the past few years now one can even say that it became a career. I live from what I like to do most and what I enjoy the most – I think it’s hard to have a better definition of success! Since 2015, I have been working only on my own projects and projects under the 1920+ alternative world license of which I am the author.
Even the most prolific artist sometimes experiences a creative block. In such a case, what do you do to stimulate your creativity?
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Source:: GOG – Good Old Games
