Introducing pytlaczekThe cover World Stuff
Where did your nickname come from?
Simply put, a diminutive of surname
What part of the world do you come from?
I come from Poland
What got you into designing covers in the first place?
I started making covers for family videos of the of holiday. And so began my adventure with graphics
Is there anyone on the cover making scene that has inspired you?
To do cover inspire me feelings after watching a movie or nice graphics to it. It somehow just comes in waves
What would be your best advice to any up and coming designer?
Do not be afraid to try new things. I’m constantly look for new solutions. And of course, learn from the best
What’s your favourite cover you have made?
Hard to say ... I made their for six years about 300, but perhaps the most I like to the ones that require extensive work. I think it will be a collection of the series Stargate. Work on it lasted almost two years
What’s your least favourite cover you have made?
Those made on ready-made posters
What’s your favourite cover that someone else has made?
There are plenty. Too long to list here
The Personal Stuff
What is your real name?
My name is Marek Pytlakowski
What do you do for a living?
By education I am automobile mechanic. From 20 years behind the wheel of the bus
Any kids (that you know of)?
I have a son 14 years old
Any brothers/sisters?
I have a younger sister
What was your childhood like? Share an interesting "growing up" story.
Nothing special, learning and fun
What is your favourite food?
Meat in any form. I also like seafood
Tell us about your best vacation.
Holidays with the period of youth. Wine, girls and guitars. All without obligations
What is your favourite type of music/band?
I love music! I listen to different genres, but most J.M.Jarre, Mike Oldfield, John Anderson & Vangelis, Depeche Mode and many more ..
What is your favourite movie of all time?
>>Top Gun<<
What one place would you like to visit?
I dream of a fishing trip to Sweden
What other hobbies do you have besides movies & graphics?
I love to read books, especially science fiction. Besides fishing, game RPG and home improvement
What is the best thing that ever happened to you?
Birth of a son
What is the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you?
I think no one wants to remember those moments ...
What is your favourite colour?
Blue
What is your favourite animal?
My dog
Who is your favourite actor?
Sean Connery, Harrison Ford
If you could meet one person, who would it be, and why?
The Witcher, cause he fights the evil ;
If you could be one person, who would it be and why?
As above
What super power would you have, and why?
Gift of healing ..
What is your favourite car or motorcycle?
I can’t afford such a car...
Are you a night-owl or an early-bird?
Early-bird
If you knew you had 24 hours to live, how would you spend that time?
At home with the family
Some strange stuff
Have you ever been shot?
Not
Have you ever shot someone?
Almost
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?
The color of the sunset over the sea ...
Did you go out last night?
So, to work ...
What’s your worst nightmare?
I sit to Photoshop and .... nothing
If you won a million dollars, what is the first thing you would do with the money?
Such things happen only in the movies, unfortunately...
Pick three people of your preferred s3x, and decide if you would marry, sleep with, or throw them off a cliff.
Wow, what a question ... Sleep with Kim Kardashian, marry her, and as will already have wrinkles throw off a cliff
Anything else you feel like sharing with the community?
I'm glad to be here, work with you, though very bother me ignorance of language. Well is looking at what others are doing with graphic design and learn from them. Thank you all for your help and greetings with the capital Polish
