Interview With Amazing New Artist: @drawingly

Slothicornian and co-conspirator @fabiyamada has struck again. This time, she is responsible for bringing in a very talented artist named @drawingly. Last night @drawingly descended into our Slothy discord channel and I had a chance to verify that her artwork belonged to her. I also was given the opportunity to interview her about her art career and life. I’m already a big fan, so I wanted to introduce her to Planet Steem, and make the first move in supporting her art….it is that good. Her killer advantage is that she is obsessed with unicorns, so I think she will be quite at home in Slothicorn. All SBD generated from this post will be given to @drawingly as a welcome to Planet Steem gift. All art on here is created by @drawingly and I have her permission to post them.

Ok, here goes, an interview with a new artist in Planet Steem, @drawingly:

art by @drawingly

Q: When did you start drawing and how long have you been doing art?

That's a long story and a very curious one... I started when I was about 8 years old. By watching cartoons on my grandmother's TV. I grabbed a piece of paper and stop the movie or show I had recorded and trace the art from the TV directly. It was fun for me, and little by little I began drawing by my own. Ever since then, I have been drawing, from traditional to digital. I still own my old tablet and I actually work on it. Up to today, where I sit on my comfy chair and draw away.

Q: Who are your favorite artists?

Whoa, I have.... a lot actually. I gained a love for so many artists around the internet... But my definite favorite from all, is Hiromu Arakawa, better known as the mother of FullMetal Alchemist. Kaze-Hime on Deviantart is another one of my definite favorites. She creates such beautiful pieces of art! And ... oh my god. If I continue I will name all of the UDON artists. I love them all.

Q: Are you inspired by Anime?

Yes. I grew up raised by my grandmother most of the time, so I was sitting down on her bed watching TV and back then, I had to watch, Ranma1/2, Sailor Moon, Inuyasha, all those cartoons. They marked my love for art.

Q: What is your ideal life as an artist?

How have I dreamt… of having my own space sitting in front of my computer and tablet. Actual working ones.. oh my god. And just... draw. Draw away for long periods of time... being able to listen to music peacefully without worrying about how the hell am I going to spend the next hours of my life. So basically, all I want for my artist life... is a good tablet and a good computer to keep pursuing my dream of becoming an artist for books.

Q: What would you do if you never had to worry about money?

This question actually made me tear up a bit. Damn. Uhh, first, I would totally spend money on my little girls. They deserve better than what I am giving them. Then I would take a vacation. I've never had one and I think it’s about time... and lastly, I would take care of my relationship with my family in general. Because art is demanding, i've been neglecting most of them.... And that is painful. And in a more material way, I would buy my ultimate dream... a Cintiq. Haha!

Q: Tell us three interesting things about you.

I love unicorns. I have a collection of things, random things, like hairpins, stickers, plushies, even makeup things about unicorns. They make me giggle and smile. Or perhaps I just loooove colors. Pastel colors. Oh yes.
I owned a Maid Cafe for 2 days. Yeah, I once had a dream about owning a Maid Cafe. But the dream was blown away because of some problems with a woman. And I spent a load of money on it that I will never see again. Hah.
I still draw on my first tablet. Yep, I got an old tablet full of scratches and a weak pen that works for me. Its laggy at times, but it works!

Q: How do you get inspired to make your drawings?

I open youtube and type "Panic at the Disco". Oh boy. Inspiration riiiight in baby!

Q: Anything else you want to say?

I joined this community sincerely out of nowhere, I first heard of it from my real life neighbor, Fabi Yamada. She told me about it and I was very interested in it. Like, insta interested. So I moved in, and I started digging, and I just couldn't believe that this place has been right under my nose the whole time. After all the struggle and all the pains in my hand, i finally came to understand, that there's more to art! Perhaps this might be the way to achieve my dream! And, who knows! The world might just twist for me, and finally give me a small chance to shine. Thank you, from my pastel colored heart!

art by @drawingly

There you have it. Another talented artist discovered in Planet Steem! Thanks @fabiyamada.

If you haven’t heard, @slothicorn is giving 50 SBD to the best illustration for our Slothicorn Genesis Story. The illustrations submitted will also be used in our upcoming Welcome To Slothicorn AR (Alternate Reality) Game. Deadline is Feb. 14, 2018, so submit your art soon. Here are the details: https://steemit.com/slothicorn/@slothicorn/new-contest-win-50-sbd-for-one-illustration-of-slothicorn-s-genesis-story

Slothicorn is my current project and is taking up all my energy and time these days. If you want to get involved, join our Discord channel. We need programmers, writers and anyone interested in helping to create a magical world.

@slothicorn is also the proud sponsor of PIXLPETS, a new game on the Steem blockchain by @shoumi. We are delegating 1000 SP today towards the development of PIXLPETS.