For starters, would you like to give yourself a little introduction?
I go by Gelowaggle and I am a self-taught hobbyist artist that focuses on the anime, manga style. I've been drawing seriously for about four years and I am always looking to improve.
When did you realize you wanted to become an artist?
Art had always been a hobby for me and I never considered it as a serious commitment. I think it was around the time that I indulged in manga books that I realized how much I admired the different styles people are able to do. At first it was just to 'copy' their skills, but then it was just simply creating my own manga, with my own story line. I think that was when I had finally decided that art was something I wanted to commit to, something to improve in.
What does being creative mean to you?
Being creative to me is just creating. When I make a piece of art, I feel creative. It's not so much as how complicated a piece is, it's just the ability to constantly create, or to make something.
Do you have any creative rituals/routines?
Personally, I love to watch videos while I draw. Some might call it multi tasking, but I would watch dramas, youtube videos (not anime because I have to read) Sometimes when I am stumped, I watch alot of speedpaints from artists I look up to. Their creative process helps stimuli my creative process.
What concept do you want to illustrate with your artwork?
Oo, that's a difficult one. I guess I'm trying to fit myself in all sorts of concepts, some being more successful than others. I'm trying to be more dynamic with my drawings and working to illustrate a concept that can be unique to me. So I guess the answer is, a more dynamic concept?
and lastly what advice would you give beginning artists?
I think the most common tip would be just to keep practicing. I find that when an artist is inspired or have a healthy competition, it makes them improve just that much better. So I would say, find a few friends and just keep drawing, maybe start up some art trades, open a few commisions!
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