Hey there!
I'm Tobias, I was born 1982 in a little village in the black forest in Germany.
For more than 10 years, I've been working as a professional graphic designer / webdesigner and illustrator. I like to use pencils & markers but also do a lot of digital paintings. Besides my commercial stuff, I always drew things for myself, mostly fantasy & horror based. I've always done that and I guess I always will.
I am also a member of the MUCC, the Manchester University Comic Collective, where I was both a student and a tutor. We do not only give lessons on drawing comics and manga, but also about writing, developing stories and the whole process behind that. If you are interested, you can find us in my groups widget!
From the end of 2013 to 2014, I had a lot of personal crisis to deal with and as a result of them, I've made drastic changes in my life. I decided to leave design behind me and started an education to become a professional caretaker. I want to do good and help people. Believe it or not, my experiences in art are a big pillar of help for this, even though it may sound strange to some people.
I live and breathe pop-culture, I love a good glass of wine, a good book and an honest conversation. I have a wonderful fiancee which I love dearly and can't wait to finally get married, I love animals and cooking^^
To me, Deviantart is a place where I can show my works, look for comments and meet other people that like the same stuff as I do. I don't give a crap about the "artistic level", the experience or the age of a person. We can all learn from each other.
If you want to find more of my stuff, you can go here:
www.facebook.com/TobiasWeinald
This is where I have my complete gallery, sometimes also with step-by-step documentations of my paintings. And of course it's a great place to make new contacts^^
www.youtube.com/user/weinald
My Youtube Channel. I mostly do speedpainting videos of my digital artworks. Also did a couple of video tutorials in both German and English where I explain some of the things I do.
Favourite Visual Artist
Too many to name them all and I would never stick to just one. People advance, you know.
Favourite Movies
I'm a movie geek. I love the 70s to early 90s horror & sci-fi stuff. Zombies? Love 'em. Yet I can also watch some childrens cartoons and also love films that make me think & reflect. Depends all on the right mood.
Favourite TV Shows
Farscape, Inside the Actors Studio, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, That 70s Show, Twin Peaks
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
If it rocks it's fine for me which doesn't mean it has to be rock music. As for movies, depends on my mood.
Favourite Books
The Forever War, Ubik, Azamoth, Der Steppenwolf...
Favourite Writers
Philip K Dick, Clive Barker, Lovecraft, Philip K. Dick...
Favourite Games
Fallout, Mass Effect, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, yet I don't play that much any more lately.
Favourite Gaming Platform
Mostly my mobile though as I said, I play less and less in the last few years.
Tools of the Trade
Pencils, Pens, Paper, Photoshop, Illustrator, Graphic Tablets, my brain
Other Interests
I love to cook for people (and myself), meet new people, share experiences, have good conversations, reading a good book, watching movies... you know, the simple stuff which light up your life every day.