Lecture Notes on Mr Bingo

Introduction

• Mr Bingo, an artist with a history as a commercial illustrator.
• Website showcases his artistic endeavors.

Career Highlights

• 15 years as a commercial illustrator.
  • Worked with clients like The New Yorker, The Guardian, TIME, CH4, The Mighty Boosh, and The New York Times.
  • Deleted his portfolio website during a moment of boredom.
  • Some works can be found online.
• Launched a Kickstarter in 2015 for the 'Hate Mail' project.
  • Unique rewards like being trolled or going on a date.
  • Featured a rap video.
• Transitioned to focusing solely on art, abandoning client work.

2023 Year-Off Experiment

• Took a year off in 2023 to explore and live life beyond art.
• Traveled to several countries including Sri Lanka, Japan, and the UK.

Current Activities

• Operates a studio/shop in London, open Fridays and Saturdays in December.
• Prefers personal art projects over client work or collaborations.

FAQs

• Appointments: Available outside Fridays by email or Instagram DM.
• Company Work: Does not work for companies; prefers personal projects.
• Private Commissions: Selective; only if interested and personally engaging.
• Collaborations: Rarely accepts due to numerous personal ideas.
• Income: Earns from selling art in his online/physical shop and occasionally speaking engagements.
• Speaking for Free: Not interested unless there's a substantial offer.
• Mailing List: Sporadic emails; no structured schedule.

Personal Insights

• Nickname Origin: Won bingo in 1998, hence the name.
• Email Replies: Selective to focus on art creation.
• Year-Off Learning: Wanted to diversify life experiences.
• Artistic Philosophy: Avoids client work to focus on own ideas and avoid compromise.

Miscellaneous

• No Formal Blog: Active on Twitter and Instagram.
• Art Education: Studied at KIAD Maidstone and Bath School of Art & Design.
• Proper Jobs: Worked in retail and postal sorting early on.
• Tattoo Policy: Offers artwork for tattoos for a fee.
• Hate Mail Project: Currently paused but may resume.
• Future Plans: No specific plans, lives in the moment.

Advice for Aspiring Artists

• Create the work you desire, not what's trendy.
• Be honest and work hard, enjoy the process.
• Success isn't instant; don't compare with others.
• Money shouldn't be the primary motivator.
• Have fun and ignore advice occasionally.

Contact

• For speaking engagements and inquiries, reach out via email provided on his website.

These notes are based on the information provided on Mr Bingo's website. They encapsulate his career, philosophies, and current activities.