Interview With Amanda Bester

She's cool, she's funky, the girl next door, full of awesomness and best of all she is gay. Amanda Bester born in 1983 is making it big for herself in the graphic design world.This Capetonian is definitly going to go far. Be sure to keep an eye out for her and her art. But now let's see what goes in that artistic mind:

TML : How did you decide between being a graphic designer and a painter?
AB : I still do illustration but it just isn't that good or stable as graphic design is.

TML : What is your favourite category?
AB : Pen and watercolor

TML : What part of your job do you enjoy the most?
AB : I love vector artwork. I love to manipulate the art and of course the finished product. Nothing sexier than a truck, building etc. with new signs.

TML : For those of us that are not familiar with vector artwork, would you mind explaining it?
AB : Vector is line work. It's art that consists of lines and shapes.

TML : Your job sounds like a lot of fun. It must be amazing for you to see something being made from scratch into something amazing?
AB : Yes it's insane! I can stand infront of a building, car, boat, whatever and come up with a design right there on the spot.

TML : How did you get to where you are today?
AB : Hardwork and stubbornness. Extra hours goes a long way.

TML : On the social network. How would you rate yourself?
AB : I know people and they know me, I know where and when events occur. So almost there.

TML : How do you think the gay and lesbian scene changed over the past 20 years?
AB : Wow it did change alot! There are more gay clubs and restaurants. Girls are putting in more of an effort and events are endless.

TML : Do you think South Africa should host more LGBT festivals?
AB : I think South Africa must realize that nothing will work without their input.

TML : Where can people go to see your illustrations?
AB : I am currently working on a website put for now they can go to deviantArt

Well ladies what did you think about that? Are you going to go check out her artwork?

- Article Written By Martha