Inspiration

'Feeling Sexy', the theme for round two of the Crestock Photo Contest 2007, resulted in the whole gammut of interpretations, ranging from the hilarious and self-deprecating through to the unquestionably sexy, with some fantastically unexpected and individual interpretations inbetween.

With a portfolio stuffed full of brilliantly lit and gorgeous looking models, we really felt an urge to have a chat with Genova based Carlo.

Mikael Damkier, aka mikdam, is one of those photographers that have embraced Photoshop as an indispensable tool. Here he tells us how Photoshop has helped him develop his signature style.

Have you ever wondered who the most popular contributors at Crestock are?
Well, you no longer need to wonder, here is our presentation of them!

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Andy Warhol's pre-mature death. He is probably best remembered by most of us for his silk-screen prints of Marilyn Monroe and Cambell's soup tins, but it was arguably his 'artist as producer' approach that ensured his profound influence on 20th century art and popular culture.

Alexis Puentes blames his wife's mother for his profession. The Florida based Puentes has been a freelance graphic designer since 1993, but embarked as a pro in mid 2005.

Andres Rodriguez is officially the best-selling microstock photographer in the world, with an ever-expanding and impressively varied portfolio across a range of different stock sites.

(Mr) Dean Murray, or "misterm", as we know him, is a British illustrator with a distinctly quirky style. I was fortunate enough to squeeze an interview into his tight schedule, which you can read here.

Are you a 9-5 employee dreaming of branching out on your own? Or perhaps a student seeing the post-studies world looming on the horizon? Perhaps you are looking to initiate a creative career, but aren't sure where to start? Get your tips for launching a successful solo career from Crestock's most productive and commercially successful contributor, who has done just that.