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( disclaimer!! - Before we begin, I want to mention that everything here reflects my own thoughts and approach. Art is deeply personal, and what works for one artist may not work for another. If something I say doesn’t match your view, that’s okay ♡ Take what feels right for you, and leave the rest behind with kindness. )

Art is such a wonderful journey — it’s never really finished, just constantly growing and changing with us. I’ve always believed in learning, experimenting, and letting curiosity guide the way. There’s so much to explore: new subjects to study, new tools to play with, and new styles to try out.For me, learning is half the magic of creating. I love figuring out how certain techniques work, or how an artist uses their brushes and colors to tell a story. Mimicking a style isn’t about copying blindly — it’s about understanding. It’s like stepping into someone else’s shoes for a moment, to see the world through their eyes.
My goal when I draw is always to try something new, to experiment, and to bring my silly little dreams to life. So don’t be afraid to study the art you admire! Copying with curiosity and respect is one of the best ways to learn — and every piece you make will still carry a bit of you inside it.

✦ What an artstyle means to me?

To me, an artstyle isn’t just the finished picture — it’s every little choice that leads to it. It’s the way your pen taps the page, the pressure you leave in a line, the brushes you reach for, the canvas size you pick, the subjects you return to, the colors you love, and the tools (digital or traditional) you trust. It’s your marks, your composition habits, the tiny ways you shade, the mistakes you fix, and even the order you work in.When you study an artstyle closely — not just the final image, but all those tiny steps — you learn so much. You notice patterns, discover techniques, and find pieces of yourself to keep. Paying attention to detail helps you grow, experiment with new methods, and shape what you actually want to achieve. It’s practice, curiosity, and a little bit of play all rolled into one.To understand the process I'm talking about more, I recommend checking out some of these YouTube videos!! :•How to EFFECTIVELY copy study your favorite artist! - Jyuna
•Why is Liduke's art so good? / Arknights Art Style Analysis - Noelucc
•How to draw like LAM (Bold graphic anime illustration style) | Artist Study - tppo

✦ What Shapes My Style

•My Artistic ValuesFor me, drawing is purely driven by fun and curiosity. It feels a lot like playing a game — every new piece is a little adventure where I get to practice my skills, level up, and customize my characters. One day they might be a princess, the next a warrior or a magical being. There are no limits here — it’s a space where imagination has no walls, and every dream can take shape.I see art as a way to turn my thoughts into something visible, something real. Being able to illustrate what lives in my mind feels like such a blessing. It’s a world where anything is possible — a escape from reality, a quiet break from everyday burdens. When I draw, I feel free, curious, and completely at peace.•Tools & MaterialsI draw on an XP-Pen screen tablet, mostly using Clip Studio Paint, along with Design Doll, Blender, Live2D, CapCut, and a few social media apps for sharing and editing.I share my favorite brushes on Ko-fi, but I’m always collecting more. Before I start drawing, I love checking the Clip Studio Assets Store for new finds — my library has grown to over 700 materials, and it keeps growing every day!

Organization is super important to me while drawing, so I’ve grouped all my brushes into categories:

I mostly work with two main brush groups, though I have many more tucked away — I’d be glad to share them if you’re curious.

•Inspirations & Artists That Shape MeI find inspiration in two main places — the world around me, and the world online. Both influence my art in different ways and keep me curious and motivated to create.From the world around me, I take inspiration from things that are close to my heart: the stars and the moon, the ocean, nature, food, and fashion. Each of these subjects has many smaller details and ideas that I love exploring — they always lead me to something new to draw or learn.Online, I find inspiration through games, anime, and series — especially the ones I grew up with. They taught me a lot about storytelling, character design, and color. I still look back on them whenever I need a creative boost.There are too many sources of inspiration to list them all, but I’d be happy to share some example images.One of the easiest — and probably most common — ways I find inspiration is through Pinterest. I love browsing for colors, compositions, and ideas that spark my curiosity. I also find online artbooks and magazines really helpful — they offer new perspectives, little details to notice, and ideas that I might not come across elsewhere. Both are great ways to explore

Here are a few artists whose work I really admire and often find inspiring:
• Akihiko Yoshida
• Amaduyu Tatsuki
• Nanase Aoi
• Tetsuya Ohno
• Keiichi Sumi
• Yuiko Tokumi
• Misato Mitsumi
• George Kamitani
• CLAMP

•Process & Mindset
Every drawing starts with a spark of inspiration — a story, a color, a pose, an outfit, or sometimes just a name. Characters often come to life in different ways for me. Some begin with a melody, others with a single word or a shade of blue I can’t get out of my head. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and I like letting it lead the way.When I’m ready to draw, I always start by looking for a pose. My two favorite sources of pose inspiration are BJD dolls and photoshoots. Dolls have the proportions I usually go for in my art, while photoshoots give me ideas for dynamic movement and interesting environments.

Once I find a pose I like, I usually recreate it in Design Doll to help me keep proportions consistent. It’s a great free program (though saving models requires the paid version). If you happen to own a copy, I’d be happy to share some of my model files with you!

•Sketching & Lineart
I’ve always been a fan of both clean and sketchy lineart — each has its own charm. Clean lines feel polished and clean, while sketchy ones feel full of life and movement.When it comes to my personal art, though, I’ve found that messier linework suits me better. It lets me focus on the subject itself rather than chasing perfection. There’s something really freeing about it — I can capture the feeling or idea faster, without overthinking every detail. Plus, it saves time and keeps the creative flow going, which makes the process much more fun.

Other small details I’ve been trying to pay more attention to are line pressure and thickness. I like keeping the outer lines thicker and the inner lines thinner (please tell me you know who I’m referencing here ;)) ). It helps the drawing feel more balanced and gives the shapes a nice sense of weight. I also enjoy adding little details like clothing stitches, folds, and creases, or tiny lines that show depth and structure in different elements. They might be small, but they make the piece feel more complete!!

BRUSHES USED SKETCH: Nacho Pen1837572 LINEART: lazy1708873
Little note!
Always remember to adjust brushes to your own preferences, pen pressure, and drawing style. What works perfectly for one artist might feel completely different for another — so don’t be afraid to tweak settings until they feel just right for you!

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