Why hello there, my name is Foxie, and my focus is comic art and illustration! I have been doing this work professionally for over 20 years. I would often go to anime and fan conventions to sell my pieces, as well as do commissions for others. I have also used to make my own original comics, when I first started it out there were produced and posted online. Since then my craft has expanded and improved. I plan to only get even better from here and hope for even better opportunities!

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Growing up I was inspired by all kinds of artists. I wouldn't be lying when I would say my first influence was western animation artists, like Milt Kahl, Chuck Jones or Don Bluth. Very enchanted by the films and shows I had growing up I would try and draw my own style watching their work on the screen. In my teenage years, Japanese Animation got my attention as well, artists like Ikuko Itoh, Rui Araizumi, and Satsuki Igarashi. I eventually started to develop my own style after going through college in the Fine Arts program. After learning to draw from real life my art evolved to what it is today. I really grateful to those years as I was able to develop what I can call my own.

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I was always fascinated with the art world, even when I was 5 years old I felt so proud of my first piece which was just a simple drawing of Jiminy Cricket from Disney's adaptation of Pinocchio. When my Dad put that art on the fridge I felt so proud, feeling encourage to continued to draw more and more. As I got older I pursued my interest by going to University of Cincinnati's DAAP program in Fine Arts and then later into Ball State to complete with Animation. I also managed to learn on my own different techniques to adapt to the medium I liked the most.

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The best advice I got in college is, when you're drawing something in front of you. "Feel like you want to eat it." That sounds strange but I will explain, when you want to eat something it will look bigger to you and you are able to see all the details. Really get into what you are drawing, you'll be able to get everything in there and know how to draw it better. I got this advice from a professor of mine in the Fine Arts program, it works very well for me.

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Before I mostly worked with Digital Art, I would always draw with the good old school pencil and paper. The best paper I work on for Real Media is the bleed-proof type, because I work with marker and ink for real life comic art. I would other material to embelish the work like colored pencils and acrylic paint. Then cover the work with a fixative so the colors stay in place. I usually would place these in a plastic sleeve to preserve the work. With Digital Art I often use Photoshop or Ibis Paint. I often use a lot of layers for each sketch, line work and blends of colors.

 

For those interested on what works best, here's what I do; Real Media, make sure you have something to cover the side of your hand when drawing. I usually just place a cut out paper under my hand to over what I'm drawing on so it won't be messy. Sometimes I would use a artist glove. For the Digital Art, I would definitely research on the type of program you are using to draw and practice following tutorials. And if you're able to, getting a drawing tablet helps so much in making your work look the best. Finally, never forget to save your work on a seperate flashdrive or external harddrive, in case something happens to your computer.

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If you want to try and do art too, here's my own advice... Practice, practice, pratice! Yes it's always said, but it's absolutely true. Draw whenever you can and have the passion for it. Always know your work will get better and better, stay motivated. And ofcourse, remember all those who said they like your art. Ignore those who say otherwise, they don't matter. That doesn't meant don't take advice, but don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it. Anyone can make art, listen to what Bob Ross said, "All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.”

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Hope you guys like my work, I'm sure we can find a common artistic ground and enjoy what we can create to life!