zdenek55 – Customizers behind the Scene

Tell me something about you?

I am a self taught artist out of the U.S.A. I paint and listen to Gorillaz. I love painting and hope my arms never fall off so I can paint forever. I go by two names: “zdenek55″ and “sense”

I am currently working as a full time artist out in the woods of Maine. I split my time between Boston and San Diego. I work with my wife of “maytreeark handbags” in our “floating studio” We recently collaborated and are working on some plush dolls for an upcoming show at Monkeyhouse Toys in L.A.

What is your favourit DIY Toy?
My favorite DIY toy is the 10″ MadL, it is such a cool platform and I tend to like any MadL I see! I also love to customize the DIY Hazel by Kathie Olivas. But it all started with the munny.

Where you get your inspiration from?
I get my inspiration from nature and the people all around me. I am also inspired by all the great artists of the world from architects to musicians. and finally by the drive to be something better everyday.

Since when are you doing Vinyl toys?
I started painting on toys in 2004 when I got my first munny. I haven’t stopped since.

How large is your private Vinyl toy Collection?
My vinyl collection has grown and shrunken often over the years. I love to have new toys but sometimes it gets out of control. I try to just keep what I really love, and for some reason that is alot of Glow in the Dark stuff. I still wish I had my Mr. Bunny by Joe Ledbetter, that was definitely a favorite of mine.

What will be your next Project?
I am expecting a release of my Qee design sometime soon. I am also currently finalizing some sketches on a new figure and hope for a 2010 release.

http://www.zdenekjanda.com