@Chiruu - @Aalasteir (Q) - Index
Q: How did you get interested in creating art?
-Well, actually, my interest in creating art is quite recent; I've been drawing since I was a kid, but I guess because of my age, I never understood what it meant to me and I didn't think about it much either. I loved comics and animation, and little by little as I grew up I was amazed by that way of capturing stories in images, in those millions of unique aesthetics that some artists used to create worlds, it seemed like a great discovery at the time, but it was really always there. Little by little I started taking it more seriously (more or less in the last 2 years) and studying I realized how complex something was that as a kid I only understood as lines and colors, a phenomenal science that I definitely wanted to join, even if I wasn't the best drawer.
Q: What are your favorite aspects of drawing?
-I think the aspect I like most about drawing is that feeling of being "daydreaming," so to speak; a moment of relaxation where there is only creative freedom; although there is always a moment to draw seriously and to practice, hahaha
Q: Art and media that inspires you?
- I think my greatest inspirations come from comics and manga; authors like Kentaro Miura, Mignola, Moebius, and Takehiko Inoue have largely shaped the style I'd like to achieve. I'd also like to remember Enrique Alcatena, a cartoonist from my country. He's probably one of my favorite artists and whose projects deserve more recognition. I invite you to read his work, especially "Liquid Steel," a surrealist and bizarre gem. I'm also inspired by animated films by Satoshi Kon, Tomm Moore, and Hayao Miyazaki (his influence isn't noticeable, but I love him and his work means a lot to me).
I really like classical artists like Gustave Dore, Dürer, and Caravaggio, and traditional Japanese ukiyo-e.
I'm also greatly inspired by the films of Akira Kurosawa (I'm embarrassed to confess to being a bit of a Japanophile, haha).
Friends and colleagues in the field are also a great inspiration,like @chatuma, a great artist that deserves more recognition, he knows a lot about technique aspects
Q: How did you find NG?
-My first contact with Newgrounds dates back to when I played games like "Alien Hominid" or "Dad 'n Me." I loved those games and their aesthetics.
Recently, a colleague recommended I post my work here. I have fond memories of the site and believe it's one of the best forums for young artists. Many incredible collaborations emerge from here.
Q: Favorite food and drinks?
- My country's cuisine has a strong Italian influence, so I grew up loving pasta. I really like Milanesa with mashed potatoes, a typical dish from my country, and Bombas de Papas (they're not regional, but they're delicious). I also like Asian food, like Ramen (a well-cooked ramen, I'm not talking about the packaged one) and others, but I can't remember the names, haha. I drink a lot of juice and water, and rarely energy drinks.