special issue INTERVIEW with

This special issue of GOLD Graffiti Magazine contains the interview with TEK-no, the highest-ranking participant in the Graffiti Rulz The World project, having 28 entries, 296 GOLDpoints and "Captain" rank.

Brought to you by GOLD Graffiti Organisation

For those who don't know you yet: tell us who are you and where are you from.

I'm tekno, a female graffiti artist from Boise, Idaho, USA.

TEK-no is just another version of tekno. No real special meaning but it is a nickname that came from my friends. I listen to a lot of electro and techno, and that's where it came from.

What means "TEK-no" ? Is there a special meaning or is it a fictional nickname?

How much time takes you to do a sketch?

Sometimes 10-15 minutes. Sometimes a bit longer than that, especially since I'm a total newbie at graffiti.

What types and/brands of markers and pencils do you use to bring life in your artworks?

Just regular mechanical pencil, Sharpies and Prismacolor colored pencils.

Tell us about your crew.

I'm apart of SWC, Soul Writers Crew on deviantART. They're pretty awesome!

What is your motivation in doing graffiti? Is there any connection with the music you listen to, your family or your education?

I do it because I love it. I love art and graffiti is just another way to express myself. There definitely is a connection with the music I listen to and my family supports my art & graffiti.

What would you have done if you hadn't been started drawing graffiti?

I'd probably just be drawing manga styled art like I do now as well. Or I'd be at home wasting my life away on a video game.

Tell us who are your favourite graffiti artists.

Cope2, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Invader, Futura, Seen, T Kid, Saber, Revok, Kem5, Giant, Aves, Toomer, Yes2, Atome, Blu, R8bit, Limite, Miss Van, Os Gemeos... that list goes on and on. On deviantART: You of course, newermodel, Tr0ks, mutegraffer, gosteoner, pretty much all of the GTR (Ghost Town Revolution) crew, DiseOner, tonkiboi, EL3RD, c0nr4d, MYTH22, Setik01... that list goes on as well!

What is your opinion about the culture

in which we are involved?

Well, I've only been about of the culture for a very small amount of time. But from only being in it for that amount of time, I've gathered that writers are really helpful and it's like one big family. We're inspiring each other and helping each other out. It's awesome!

What do you think about the 'Graffiti Rulz The World' Project'?

I love this project. It's great to write each country and experiment around in using what is on the flags of the countries. It's a great idea and I'm glad that it's happening!.

Special issue of GOLD Graffiti Magazine - February 2012 GOLD Graffiti Magazine, GGM and GGM logo © 2009-2012 Part of GOLD Graffiti Organisation.

Prismacolor and Sharpie names and logos, property of their respective owners