The world of John Malta is in another realm. His shaky uneven lettering, his colorful yet dark and eerie illustrations, his fascination with punk shows and pet lizards - they all make for something that's weird and wonderful at the same time.
To this day, John's cat doodle (I'm still not quite sure if it's really a cat but I love him anyway), which you can find inside our DA coloring book, remains as one of my favorites.
For his feature, John answered a few questions for us in doodle form. His answers, as you will see, are full of character, full of texture, full of awesome. He also sent over some photos from inside his studio in NYC, where he is living now.
Moldy Magic. That's how he refers to his work. And really, I couldn't have come up with a better pairing of words to describe John Malta and his sultry craft. It's bound to grow on you, if it hasn't already.
Q: Introduce yourself.
Q: How old do you think you are?
Q: Tell us something.
Q: What animal represents you?
Q: What do you picture yourself never doing?
Q: What's your favorite place?
Q: What's your must-have appetizer?
Q: What's a really good word? Draw it.
Q: Dog or cat? Or other?
Q: Show us your most-used tools of the trade.
Q: Define happiness.
Q: What do you want?
Q: Plans tonight?
It doesn't end here! Have a fun peek into John Malta's studio before you go.
hugo September 1, 2011 @ 11:50 am
This was a very fun interview. So fun to take a peek at the working of your life. Thanks for sharing!
C M Carter September 1, 2011 @ 1:13 pm
Awesome stuff.
mhelena September 1, 2011 @ 4:45 pm
Awesome
Annatwotwo September 2, 2011 @ 8:12 am
o my GOD!!! I totally love You John Malta, your work is TOOOO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!!!! sorry for yelling
Dick-James Hall September 2, 2011 @ 9:42 am
LOVE IT! John Malta just seems like a really fun guy who incidentally makes illustrations too! LOVE IT!
[SIRIN.THADA] September 4, 2011 @ 7:48 pm
radness
OPPY September 5, 2011 @ 10:02 pm
this is awesome! love john malta. love this interview. thanks for sharing!
Brad September 8, 2011 @ 10:07 am
Amazing, can look at this for hours. But I am at work.
Kye Sangha September 15, 2011 @ 1:39 pm
I love how you went bald for years to torment a crap principle. Sweet attitude problem!
BC // AG September 16, 2011 @ 4:30 pm
Great work
Magic Purple Cat September 19, 2011 @ 12:29 pm
ahahaha lawl
jmuzacz November 4, 2011 @ 8:43 am
ims headn big innit!
Matthework November 9, 2011 @ 10:18 pm
Super interesting work. I'm into it!
kunstverk November 12, 2011 @ 12:42 am
tots fun!
tkane9 November 30, 2011 @ 11:26 am
We share the same insanity.
buddhaman-one January 19, 2012 @ 11:36 am
great work!!!
DrawMeSomething.com February 13, 2012 @ 11:31 pm
love your style sir
Brenda March 25, 2012 @ 10:05 am
Loved reading the chart comparing yourself now to age 18. Great great idea! enjoy life John M!
Flaco April 20, 2012 @ 2:28 pm
Dude this is amazing. Im sad that you dont skateboard that much any more.
tractmusic August 7, 2012 @ 3:09 am
So cool! Your 18/23 question really made me think... Would be interesting to see a 23/30 question some time in the future.
intuitiveart August 12, 2012 @ 6:28 pm
hella cool - I graduated Illustration 1985 SVA so nice to see they are doing this MFA program reminds me of Robert Weaver my former prof there - very nice
Nomadicrose September 13, 2012 @ 6:15 am
Hey John love yr doodles, yr story, and yr work space I love to thrift shop too... it's awesome when you find a cool deal. I'm new to DA just joined and looking forward to seeing everyones doodles and figureing out what I'm suppose to do next :-))
jdarling October 20, 2012 @ 9:03 pm
I really enjoy looking at your doodles.
kyou December 14, 2012 @ 1:25 am
i like the form of Q&A
phildraws April 3, 2013 @ 5:02 pm
nice work!
jsmndhk June 17, 2013 @ 7:26 pm
great!
artamuk July 7, 2013 @ 10:20 pm
So raw and refreshing. Love the style.
Sharpiequeen75 August 13, 2013 @ 8:47 pm
Good work :) I'm a rabbit cat that's the animal I characterize myself as :)
ANATHE4EYED September 30, 2013 @ 2:40 pm
Dude! this is dope-love the style
Flyingwall October 23, 2013 @ 2:51 pm
Fun. Now I know why boys get punk hair. I had that too some 20 years ago, starting with bald head like you..
zrinchy September 24, 2014 @ 2:38 pm
love it!
Ethel October 18, 2014 @ 9:34 am
Too cool! I really like your stuff ;-)
gabymanno November 23, 2014 @ 3:29 am
love it!
selena200 April 10, 2015 @ 11:20 am
love this :)
selena200 April 10, 2015 @ 11:20 am
love this :)
doodleislife125 June 23, 2015 @ 8:41 pm
I really love your style of art!