Drastija Interview

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Drastija

The cover World Stuff

Where did your nickname come from?
First letter from my name and my last name.
What part of the world do you come from?
Europe, Croatia.
What got you into designing covers/labels in the first place?
Then, the cover did not exist so much.
Is there anyone on the cover/label making scene that has inspired you?
Departed member Boneapart.
What would be your best advice to any up and coming designer?
Let a fantasy to be free.
[b]What’s your favourite cover/label you have made?

Finding Forrester
What’s your least favourite cover/label you have made?
The Jungle book - 40th Anniversary Edition
What’s your favourite cover/label that someone else has made?
The Shawshank Redemption - dweez

The Personal Stuff

What is your real name?
Drazen Rastija
What do you do for a living?
I am sales director in informatics company.
Any kids (that you know of)?
One, daughter Ena.
Any brothers/sisters?
Two younger brothers.
What was your childhood like? Share an interesting "growing up" story.
Eventful, lucky, lot of games in outside.
What is your favourite food?
Homemade sausages.
Tell us about your best vacation.
With my family at the coast of the Adriatic see of Croatia, place Kastel.
What is your favourite type of music/band?
U2
What is your favourite movie of all time?
The Shawshank Redemption
What one place would you like to visit?
Machu Picchu, Peru
What other hobbies do you have besides movies & graphics?
Playing Mafia Wars at the Facebook.
What is the best thing that ever happened to you?
When my daughter was born.
What is the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you?
I can not remember.
What is your favourite colour?
Dark blue.
What is your favourite animal?
Cat.
Who is your favourite actor?
Sean Connery
If you could meet one person, who would it be, and why?
The late Pope John Paul 2, I've always admired
If you could be one person, who would it be and why?
Nobody.
What super power would you have, and why?
To fly, it as my dream.
What is your favourite car or motorcycle?
Bentley Mulsanne
Are you a night-owl or an early-bird?
Depend how I feel at this moment.
If you knew you had 24 hours to live, how would you spend that time?
I will be with my daughter and my wife.

Some strange stuff

Have you ever been shot?
No.
Have you ever shot someone?
Maybe, I was a soldier in war in Croatia.
What size feet do you have?
44
Do you like Spam?
No.
Do you like Spam mail?
No.
What's your favourite colour of sky?
Sunset.
Did you go out last night?
No.
What’s your worst nightmare?
That I know I have only 24 hours of my life.
If you won a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
Paid a credit to bank for my house.
Pick three people of your preferred sex, and decide if you would marry, sleep with, or throw them off a cliff.
I already have married.

Anything else you feel like sharing with the community?

At the last time I was not active in design of covers because I had a hard fracture of my arm and knee. Few month I was immobile, but know, I am in the better shape.
The picture from hospital is in attachment.

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Thanks for sharing Drastija :) It's good to know you a little better. I hope your recovery continues to go well :thumb:
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I wondered what had happened to you, not seeing your labels for a long time...glad to see your back!!!

how did you fracture your arm and leg??
Sorry for my English, i'm from Leicester innit?
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Glad to hear you're doing better, sir!

Prolific label output! 900+ designs is amazing.
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Nice to know you a little better Drastija :cheers:

Get better soon :)
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great to hear from you my friend, continue getting better!!!!
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Very Interesting - great to get to know a little more about you :)
Retired Mathematics teacher
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Thanks everyone for the wishes for quick healing. See you soon
"Once you have flown, you will walk the earth with
your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been,
there you long to return."

Leonardo da Vinci
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Great interview Drastija, thanks for sharing!
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Hey, Dras

How you doing now fella, its good to see the face behind the name...
I always considered you to be one of the most outstanding contributors to the community AND, as soon as you get back on your feet again I hope that you will continue your already prolific hobby.

Great insight and a super read.

Bestest from

ky
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