Today we bring you an interview from another talented artist, here is the 28th installment of the CTU's interview series...

Presenting the CTU's Dirty Dozen featuring: BetsO



1. What name do you go by and why?
Betso, old graf name, it just carried over...

2. Why did you get into custom toy making?

I saw a custom dunny, and fell in love with being able to make your own custom toy, been hooked since. starting to love resin in the same way now....



3. What influences / motivates your work the most?

My animals,caffeine, graffiti, music and I watch a lot of movies when I paint, or I guess listen to movies haha.

4. What is your favorite platform to work with?

Whatever platform gives me the best idea usually, dunny is always classic though, I've had a fun time on my last 3.

5. What tools of the trade do you use?

Acrylic paint and brush...

6. Do you have any formal arts training?

No, failed most of my art classes to practice graffiti.



7.What other artistic mediums do you dabble in?

I've been doing a lot of paintings on wood, and have really turned my focus in that direction.

8. Who are your favorite artists?
Not touching this question hahahah i ALWAYS leave too many out!



9.Who or what pieces do you collect?

Most of my collection is customs, but i do collect Flying Fortress, Craola, Dok A and T9G...and a bunch of randomness,basically ONLY stuff I like stays. I'm not a completest lol.

10. What piece are you most proud of?

All my pieces from trades ,and the MUNNY that won me a dunny design!



11.Do you have any shows or exhibitions in the works?

Little Monsters @ Million Fishes gallery SF, CA October 31st
Sketchbot Custom Show Munky king LA,CA

12. Do you take commissions?

Nope

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The Custom Toy Union would like to thank BetsO for his time and for sharing his work with us.

You can see more of BetsO's work here:

Flickr

Really awesome work! Love the canvases on your flickr too.

Great work man, congrats on the dunny design!

the way you paint those eyes!! SUPERB!!

Amazing! Looking forward to seeing more canvas/wood panel work as well.

Love that munny. The eyes and colors used are amazing. Love it!