[Hubble]

Getting back to using Oekaki after a week is rough. Gonna do a few of the last questions, because working linearly is boring.



How did you advance your art so well? How long did it take for you to get where you are now?



The first digital art I ever made was here on Chicken Smoothie, so uhh.

It took long enough. I think I've advanced a lot mainly because I practice and don't care about what I'm doing most of the time. I just draw as much as possible, learn from other artists, and slowly, somehow, get better.



Does International Space Station have a nickname, or do you just call them that all the time?



I call him Inty most of the time. However, his full name is great when I take him places because he's super friendly and kids love when I tell them his name is International Space Station.



did u ever go to art school/take art classes?
what was the most helpful tip(s) when it comes to art that helped you reach your current skill level?
something you wished you knew when you first started drawing?



I've never taken an art class in my life actually. I went to a private Christian school (that tried to take away my high school diploma recently because I'm a guy now, but that's another story) and we didn't have the funds for art. I'm also pursuing engineering in my adult life, so art classes have never really been an option.
The most helpful tips are really the ones you hear everyone say. Practice a lot. Draw for yourself, not for others. Experiment as much as possible. Get help from more experienced artists. Take breaks when you're frustrated. Those are all really great things to take to heart.
When I first started drawing, I wish I knew how proud I could be of my art. I used to hate my art, so I never posted a lot of it, and I regret that now, because I feel a lot of joy when I compare my current art to my early art.



How did you find your art style?
Also any tips for people who are trying to learn how to draw backgrounds?



I never tried to find a style, really. I guess it's been influenced by other artists that I like, as well as my drawing process, but other than that, I've just let things happen.
As for background tips, I suggest trying a lot of different kinds of landscapes/cityscapes. Study how other artists create background depth and balanced compositions. My favorite landscape practice is taking photos of places around my hometown and drawing from those photos. It'll typically make your art a lot more balanced than referencing professional photography.



i remember u drew your car once and i really liked it, so what’s your favorite thing about your car?



Everything. My car is sexier than me, and that's tough. It's a racecar that feels like driving a spaceship. Seriously, though, I think my favorite thing is that it's incredibly responsive. It's a 2015 Camaro, so it can go from 0-60 in about 4 seconds. I greatly abuse that ability because only half of Florida knows how to drive. My car's ability to get out of the way is the fine line between life and death for me.