FAQ

Q: Do you take commissions?

A: At the moment I am open to commissions, they're mostly private commissions. To see my commission/freelance/contract chart click here.

Q: What materials and programs do you use?

A: I mostly use just pens and pencils on plain printer paper for sketching to be honest (actually fun fact, my whole life of studying art was drawing with just regular no. 2 pencils on printer paper). I always found my best ideas (or how I "write" my compositions) are always approached in a more relaxed way with the aforementioned real mediums. After that I scan my sketches with my iPad and then go over them in Procreate or Sketchbook. I also go over them in Affinity Photo and Designer for touch-ups or if I want to make a fully-polished vector piece.

Q: Did you go to school to learn how to draw?

A: I went to school alright, but not to learn how to draw (haha!). Everything I learned about art was strictly self-taught. I started drawing when I was only 2 and just learned how to draw things that were in front of me. I learned anatomy simply by drawing the models I saw in dEliA*s catalogs and Seventeen magazines, and likewise with clothing folds. As for schooling though, I went to San Jose State University and majored in Graphic Design but ended up leaving because my art skills outside of class started making me money and I really had no reason to be there.

Q: How'd you start your business?

A: Network. Always network. Talk to people, shown them your portfolio, talk about how your skills made a difference to an organization. You won't get people interested unless you have proof in the putting in your work. I know I sound like every other artist and their dog that started their business,  but making your portfolio and volunteering your skills (which really leads to word of mouth) really is what gets people wanting to do business more and more with you. If you have the drive and patience (and are not afraid of failing the first few times) then getting into art as a business will gradually flourish.

Q: Would you recommend a BFA to help get started in art?

A: Ummmm, a BFA is a huge hit or miss to be honest. I know people in the industry who had only a high school degree and are making money with just their portfolio. Getting into college for art is something I would only recommend if you DON'T have an idea on how to draw, create compositions, or know anatomy. If you want to go to school for art because you want something more structured to learn art, design, or animation, that's great! Otherwise just take an hour or two out of your day and draw to YouTube videos or sign up for Schoolism.

Q: What if an employer asks you to work for them in office full-time, would you accept their offer?

A: My services are contract, freelance, or commission only.