Interview with Mark-Rezyka 
Thank you for taking your time with the interview for AllArtSupport.
AllArtSupport
Hello Mark, please tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into the world of fractal art?
Mark-Rezyka
I started my artistic career as a storyboard artist then became a music video director in the golden age of MTV. My first video was in 1982 for Quiet Riot “Bang your Head”. My concept for the video was based on the album cover, which depicted a man in a metal mask. I admired this cover greatly, and remember thinking that if the directing thing didn’t work out, I ‘d enjoy designing album covers. Well, 15 years later, Metal was over, and I was free to pursue my wish. But album covers aren’t the big deal they used to be, so I do the art I do. I now split my time between directing television commercials (mostly in Europe) and the art I present here, some of which I use in large-scale industrial art projects. Fractals are the ideal medium for large scale presentation because they are so divinely intricate.
AllArtSupport Which are the reasons you have made an account in deviantART? What do you expect to achieve with it?
Mark-Rezyka I joined dA to get feedback on my work. That hasn’t worked out so well, as people mostly comment in a positive way. You quickly learn to keep your mouth shut around here if you have nothing positive to say. That makes getting honest feedback difficult, but I have come to appreciate the interchange dA makes possible with like-minded people.
AllArtSupport Could you name some of your favorite artists? (Painters, musicians, writers, etc.)
Mark-Rezyka Alfred Hitchcock, David Hockney and Pink Floyd first come to mind. There are also some artists I’ve discovered here at dA - including Kimberly Gifford “=wildjellybeans” Leszek Andrzej Kostuj “*FrodoK” and Anton Semenov “~Gloom82”.
AllArtSupport You have a large trajectory in the music video and film industry, as a director. How do you apply those skills on your fractal work, do you feel the connection between them?
Mark-Rezyka Actually the two mediums are very different. One is dominated by budget, commercial and political considerations; the other is more personal, isolated, and isolating. Film/Video production is very much a collaborative process. By comparison, static art can be an extremely lonely endeavor. Of course you must bring your visual and conceptual skills to both, but that is the only connection.
AllArtSupport What are your tools of the trade? Why have you chosen those particular things?
Mark-Rezyka I use a Mac Pro and a Wacom Cintiq tablet. I chose them because, for me, they are the best tools available.
AllArtSupport How do your pieces come to life? Please walk us a little bit through your process.
Mark-Rezyka With fractals there is no process. I muck around until I accidentally create something I like. The other art is usually inspired by other people’s work. I’ll come across something good - that’s, say, a photo realistic painting- and ask myself; “Can I create something like that?” Then I set out to do it, usually using a beautiful woman as the subject.
AllArtSupport The colors of your pieces are very dynamic, how do you choose the color palette for your fractals?
Mark-Rezyka Again, I just fool around until a palette I’m happy with appears. With the work that’s going to be used in industrial settings I use a palette that’s appropriate to the environment the work will be displayed in, but arrive at the desired result in the same way.
AllArtSupport You have a very interesting professional website, where your artwork is beautifully displayed at large scale. What is the most challenging part of your work, and what is the most rewarding part in relation to applying your artistic skills on your work?
Mark-Rezyka The most challenging part is finding clients for the work. I’m not trying to be funny, but few of us have the luxury of doing art for its own sake. I’ll have enough time for that after I retire. The most rewarding part is the fact that people are willing to pay you for works you LOVE doing, work you would do anyway - for free. I’ve been blessed in that way. I’ve never really “worked” a day in my life..
AllArtSupport Out of all your beautiful work, which piece is the one that has given you more satisfaction and why?
Mark-Rezyka My favourite piece is aDisc. I can’t tell you exactly why, but to my mind it’s quite beautiful. If someone else had created it, I would be envious.
AllArtSupport What would be the most valuable lesson you’ve learned in reference fractals?
Mark-Rezyka Expect the unexpected.
AllArtSupport What would be the next thing in relation to fractal art or any other form of art that you would like to try? (That you haven’t explored yet)
Mark-Rezyka I always wanted to try my hand at acting, but alas, I think my time has passed.
AllArtSupport Could you please inspire us with your favorite quote?
Mark-Rezyka “As an artist, I really have nothing to say. But I want to say it anyway.”. It’s from Fellini’s “8 ½” and expresses my own feeling exactly.
AllArtSupport If you could give a useful piece of advice to someone who is considering doing fractal art, what would it be?
Mark-Rezyka Get used to the fact that a great many people do not consider computer art, and fractals in particular, as legitimate art. It’s getting better, but you must thicken your skin if you plan to last.
AllArtSupport Any last words of wisdom you would like to share with us today?
Mark-Rezyka Alas, wisdom is not my strong suit.
AllArtSupport Thank you so much Mark, for sharing your world with us today! 
Thank you for taking your time with the interview for AllArtSupport.
AllArtSupport
Hello Mark, please tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you get into the world of fractal art?Mark-Rezyka
I started my artistic career as a storyboard artist then became a music video director in the golden age of MTV. My first video was in 1982 for Quiet Riot “Bang your Head”. My concept for the video was based on the album cover, which depicted a man in a metal mask. I admired this cover greatly, and remember thinking that if the directing thing didn’t work out, I ‘d enjoy designing album covers. Well, 15 years later, Metal was over, and I was free to pursue my wish. But album covers aren’t the big deal they used to be, so I do the art I do. I now split my time between directing television commercials (mostly in Europe) and the art I present here, some of which I use in large-scale industrial art projects. Fractals are the ideal medium for large scale presentation because they are so divinely intricate.AllArtSupport
Which are the reasons you have made an account in deviantART? What do you expect to achieve with it?Mark-Rezyka
I joined dA to get feedback on my work. That hasn’t worked out so well, as people mostly comment in a positive way. You quickly learn to keep your mouth shut around here if you have nothing positive to say. That makes getting honest feedback difficult, but I have come to appreciate the interchange dA makes possible with like-minded people.AllArtSupport
Could you name some of your favorite artists? (Painters, musicians, writers, etc.)Mark-Rezyka
Alfred Hitchcock, David Hockney and Pink Floyd first come to mind. There are also some artists I’ve discovered here at dA - including Kimberly Gifford “=wildjellybeans” Leszek Andrzej Kostuj “*FrodoK” and Anton Semenov “~Gloom82”.AllArtSupport
You have a large trajectory in the music video and film industry, as a director. How do you apply those skills on your fractal work, do you feel the connection between them? Mark-Rezyka
Actually the two mediums are very different. One is dominated by budget, commercial and political considerations; the other is more personal, isolated, and isolating. Film/Video production is very much a collaborative process. By comparison, static art can be an extremely lonely endeavor. Of course you must bring your visual and conceptual skills to both, but that is the only connection.AllArtSupport
What are your tools of the trade? Why have you chosen those particular things?Mark-Rezyka
I use a Mac Pro and a Wacom Cintiq tablet. I chose them because, for me, they are the best tools available.AllArtSupport
How do your pieces come to life? Please walk us a little bit through your process.Mark-Rezyka
With fractals there is no process. I muck around until I accidentally create something I like. The other art is usually inspired by other people’s work. I’ll come across something good - that’s, say, a photo realistic painting- and ask myself; “Can I create something like that?” Then I set out to do it, usually using a beautiful woman as the subject.AllArtSupport The colors of your pieces are very dynamic, how do you choose the color palette for your fractals?
Mark-Rezyka
Again, I just fool around until a palette I’m happy with appears. With the work that’s going to be used in industrial settings I use a palette that’s appropriate to the environment the work will be displayed in, but arrive at the desired result in the same way.AllArtSupport
You have a very interesting professional website, where your artwork is beautifully displayed at large scale. What is the most challenging part of your work, and what is the most rewarding part in relation to applying your artistic skills on your work?Mark-Rezyka
The most challenging part is finding clients for the work. I’m not trying to be funny, but few of us have the luxury of doing art for its own sake. I’ll have enough time for that after I retire. The most rewarding part is the fact that people are willing to pay you for works you LOVE doing, work you would do anyway - for free. I’ve been blessed in that way. I’ve never really “worked” a day in my life..AllArtSupport
Out of all your beautiful work, which piece is the one that has given you more satisfaction and why?Mark-Rezyka
My favourite piece is aDisc. I can’t tell you exactly why, but to my mind it’s quite beautiful. If someone else had created it, I would be envious.AllArtSupport
What would be the most valuable lesson you’ve learned in reference fractals? Mark-Rezyka
Expect the unexpected.AllArtSupport
What would be the next thing in relation to fractal art or any other form of art that you would like to try? (That you haven’t explored yet) Mark-Rezyka
I always wanted to try my hand at acting, but alas, I think my time has passed.AllArtSupport
Could you please inspire us with your favorite quote?Mark-Rezyka
“As an artist, I really have nothing to say. But I want to say it anyway.”. It’s from Fellini’s “8 ½” and expresses my own feeling exactly.AllArtSupport
If you could give a useful piece of advice to someone who is considering doing fractal art, what would it be?Mark-Rezyka
Get used to the fact that a great many people do not consider computer art, and fractals in particular, as legitimate art. It’s getting better, but you must thicken your skin if you plan to last.AllArtSupport
Any last words of wisdom you would like to share with us today?Mark-Rezyka
Alas, wisdom is not my strong suit.AllArtSupport
Thank you so much Mark, for sharing your world with us today! 
