I love.... journal memes...

Art programs you have but don't use?
I bought Procreate many years ago and used it for all of like a month. I did not like the UI and I really didn't like the quality of art I was making using it? IDK I just struggled a lot with the interface... I am enamored with watching speedpaints of artists who do use it tho! I love watching the process for someone it does click for. I will stick with Clip Studio tho!

What ideas come from when you were little?
All of them tbh!! I did not really get to enjoy a lot of my childhood and still have a bit of "childish" interests, so a lot of my ideas for characters or pieces are influenced by the things that inspired me when I was little! Biggest thing is MLP and other horsey related things... I will always be hyper fixated on honses

Fav character/subject that's a bitch to draw?
non-feral anatomy. I lvoe humanesque forms and the different shapes bodies can make, but I HATE drawing them. I much prefer little creatures and animals... But one day maybe i will try to get back into drawing a more humanform shape.

Estimate of how much of your art you post online vs. the art you keep for yourself?
UHM I usually post almost every polished piece I make. There are a few unfinshed pieces and sketches that never made it out of the warm up stage, so those are kept away from my socials. As well as a lot of my like, first experiments with digital art I made when I got my ipad many many years ago. But most of my current art I make to post and share!

Anything that might inspire you subconsciously (e.g. this horse wasn't supposed to look like the Last Unicorn but I see it)?
UHM I dont think so? I am very big on my inspirations and references, so they are easy to pick out! Occasionally, maybe I incorporate parts of others art styles if I have been looking at a lot of specific artists? But i really do not think it is a common thing for my art?

A medium of art you don't work in but appreciate?
Alcohol markers or general traditional mediums. I Love to paint scenery but other than that, I stay away from traditional mediums for the art I do. But i love and admire other artist who do traditional work, especially with alcohol markers! Its such a lovely medium and can be used in a lot of different ways!

What's an old project idea that you've lost interest in?
I wouldn't say I lost interest, rather more so my skillset doesnt currently align with the idea lmao. I have always wanted to make my own magical girl series/characters (outside of written bgs and stories) but again, I really do not enjoy drawing more human forms, so its an idea thats on the back of my mind for later on. After all, I have the ocs in mind, just no way of bringing them to drawing life quite yet!

Favorite piece of clothing to draw
I draw mostly animals so i really dont draw clothing all that much? But if it can count, then jewelry! I love giving accessories to my characters and drawing jewelry and designing them is so fun.

Do you listen to anything while drawing? If so, what?
YES!! I have a drawing specific playlist that I listen to, as well as a whole list of cozy streamers I listen to while I am drawing. I also really like listening to other artists while I draw, it is almost like drawing with a friend! I dont like to sit in complete silence, so there is almost always something going on in the background while I draw!

Easiest part of body to draw?
For horse creatures, the chest and main body. For other feral creatures, the faces and also main body. Legs can get kind of complicated depending on what kind of animal the character is based off of, buy in general, the main body shape and chest area is the easiest for me to draw. AND EYES love me some eyes...

A creator who you admire but whose work isn't your thing?
UUUHHHH I dont have anyone in mind off the top of my head, as there are a lot of different artist who I follow and admire, despite their art being the complete opposite to mine! I guess it would really be artist who soley do human character drawings. I am of the belief that, even if the artist doesnt really align with your subjects you like to draw, you can still learn valuable things from their process.

Any favorite motifs?
Does glitter count lmao?? A lot of my art has bright and shiny pieces of highlights best described as visual glitter haha, and I use it in just about every piece because I think it just adds a little something. But if we are talking about constant repeating themes, it would have to be childhood memories and wonder. A lot of my pieces and characters focus on aspects of childhood and childhood wonder that can often be lost as you get older into adulthood. It is a way of quelling my own anxiety around my own past as well as the hope to spark a little something in those who view my art!

Where do you draw (don't drop your ip address this just means do you doodle at a park or smth)?
Usually at home! My primary set up is rather difficult to move around (16 in Laptop and 16 in Pen Display Tablet) but!!! If I do want to go out and draw, I will bring my ipad. But i am very paranoid about others looking over my shoulder and being nosey to what im doing, so I dont bring it out often with me. The only other place I really draw at is my work! I have a pretty laid back job currently so I can bring my ipad with me and when things get slow, I will bring out my ipad to sketch and transfer over the piece when I get home.

Something you are good at but don't really have fun doing?
I DONT REALLY KNOW WHAT I AM GOOD AT!! I have a lot of fun doing the art I do, but I may have to say backgrounds, with a lot of details? It is 50/50 with them...

Do you eat/drink when drawing? if so, what?
hell yeah brother. I am a big snacker so I love little snacky snacks when I draw. Chippies or pretzels, dry snacks so I dont get my equipment dirty! As for drinks, either water or sweet tea!

Favorite inanimate objects to draw (food, nature, etc.)?
Space or the sky!! I love drawing starry nights or cloudy skies... its so soothing.

Something everyone else finds hard to draw but you enjoy?
Horsies! They have stupid anatomy but are so fun to draw, forever horsegirl energy is strong with me.

Art styles nothing like your own but you like anyways?
Anime ladies.... or like, early 2000s furry art. I love them so much but it is so different than my own.

What physical exercises do you do before drawing, if any?
I usually do like, full body stretches before and in between arting? I have hella bad arthritis and back issues so i kinda have to be sure to take care of my body haha

Do you use different layer modes?
All the time baybee!! I love playing around with the different feels they can give your art pieces.

Do your references include stock images?
Sure do! They are great for helping iron out line of actions or proportions!

Something your art has been compared to that you were NOT inspired by?
Not really! My inspirations are pretty eassy to spot and call out I think.

What's a piece that got a wildly different interpretation from what you intended?
None honestly!! I also dont think I have had a wide enough audience (or my art hasnt left my target audience) in order for that to happen.

Do you warm up before getting to the good stuff? If so, what is it you draw to warm up with?
Sometimes! Especially if I am working on a commission or owed art piece. I will usually warm up and do sketches for something personal before I work on the important stuff! I will work on drawing bgs and then eyes, something that gets my brain working.

Any art events you have participated in the past (like zines)?
Does Artfight count? It is the only art related think I have fully participated in! I want to do a piece for a zine one day though...

Media you love, but doesn't inspire you artistically?
Horror movies, I love horror movies but I do not like drawing anything horror related. It just isnt my vibe.

What piece of yours do you think is underrated?
I appreciate any traction my art gets, so i dont necessarily think any of my art is underrated!