I primarily want to work in the animation industry, as I've always loved cartoons and anime since I was a kid, and I want to make my own someday. I've been practicing for years, but I sadly still haven't found my art-style. The ones I like the best are the angular styles of artists like Stephen Silver, Genndy Tartakovsky, Mike Mignola, Bruce Timm, Vivienne Medrano, and Robert Valley.
Such a refreshing perspective on art careers, especially the "what to DO with your artstyle" part! I'm sure it'll be very helpful to artists at the beginning of their career, to get an idea of their artstyle and the industry. Would've definitely loved this type of video a few years back when I was a confused teenager trying to pick an education haha. Thanks for always making such insightful videos! ♥ So happy how anime has become increasingly popular in the past few years and not something to be ashamed of.
I am manga like art style. 1. Storyboards 2. Character Design 3.Character Art for games 4. Storyboard cinematics for games 5. Draw your own comic/manga 6. Freelance Illustrator 7. 2D Animator
My brain constantly flipflops between wanting crisp and textured lines and clean and smooth lines, and it often affects how my art looks. It does make it difficult to make drawings though cause often I can’t decide what brush to use cause I can’t decide what vibe and style I want the artwork to be in.
i think skills actually are more important then style when it comes to getting certain jobs. its great if you have a style, some companies want to see your work, and what you have done with it but having the skills and knowledge of certain programs, knowledge of other styles and often the ability to successfully copy an existing style for a game/show/book/animation using learned skills can be more important for getting a job
As someone who has a degree in animation and has had a very hard time deciding on what to do and finding my art style (even after like 20+ years of drawing) this is incredibly helpful thank you I feel like I finally have some sort of guidance I can actually use that I never got before.
Oh wow, I actually was just thinking recently that you'd look good w/ short hair😆 it really suits you! I'm a big fan of Rumiko Takahashi as well- I never did any Inuyasha traces, but I've modeled a lot of my characters in that style in the past😅 I think the influences of Takahashi's art are still very present in my artstyle today Honestly, the powerpuff girls, PPGZ, and panty&stocking have all been major art influences for me also
Thank you so much for the Video. I really needed to hear this because I mostly make anime styled art & recently started to focus more on realism to help "Flesh Out my own Unique Style". I really like your Look Mew it's cute & gives off more of a Sporty Look to me at least.
Thank you so much for your attempt to help me! I absolutely adore your new hairstyle; you look stunning! Currently, I am facing the challenge of figuring out my art style. For many years, I have been drawing "pretty girls" as a hobby, drawing inspiration from shoujo manga and shonnen anime like Sailor Moon (the anime, not the manga). Now, I am trying to focus my art on creating illustrated books, but I am struggling to maintain consistency and grow my Instagram account. It feels like a chaotic phase that I know will eventually pass. I appreciate your kind and supportive words.
My style inspiration is from Glen Murakami (2003 animated teen titans), I’ve been using my style to create comics and I’ve been getting comments from pros in the comics industry how I do expressions. Unfortunately, I don’t think my art fits animation XD;
Love this video and the new look!! This one is so practical and inspiring. Having watched a lot of videos like this, I feel like your take is fresh and provides a lot of realistic and helpful tangible advice. Thank you for being you and all that you do on this channel!!
This was super helpful and perfectly timed! Would you say that chances are better with a degree or that you can go without it depending on your skill? I can only afford one major right now, and while it's not in the art field I am still an artist and want to use that skill.
I'm glad this vid was helpful! I think a degree is pretty optional as an artist, unless you're an international student in the US, a degree may be required
When you're LEARNING it is actually helpful to copy and trace. There are a lot of lessons you learn fast. However, the point is to LEARN. So you take what you learned and apply it to your own original drawing.
But yet art teachers still tell you not to draw anime at all and need a different art style, because no one likes it and you will be seen as immature, and won't get hired. Even when evidence shows anime styles are growing in popularity.
I primarily want to work in the animation industry, as I've always loved cartoons and anime since I was a kid, and I want to make my own someday. I've been practicing for years, but I sadly still haven't found my art-style. The ones I like the best are the angular styles of artists like Stephen Silver, Genndy Tartakovsky, Mike Mignola, Bruce Timm, Vivienne Medrano, and Robert Valley.
Good taste! I hope you are able to achieve your goals someday soon!!!
Goodluck 💯
Such a refreshing perspective on art careers, especially the "what to DO with your artstyle" part! I'm sure it'll be very helpful to artists at the beginning of their career, to get an idea of their artstyle and the industry. Would've definitely loved this type of video a few years back when I was a confused teenager trying to pick an education haha. Thanks for always making such insightful videos! ♥ So happy how anime has become increasingly popular in the past few years and not something to be ashamed of.
I am manga like art style.
1. Storyboards
2. Character Design
3.Character Art for games
4. Storyboard cinematics for games
5. Draw your own comic/manga
6. Freelance Illustrator
7. 2D Animator
My brain constantly flipflops between wanting crisp and textured lines and clean and smooth lines, and it often affects how my art looks. It does make it difficult to make drawings though cause often I can’t decide what brush to use cause I can’t decide what vibe and style I want the artwork to be in.
I choose cartoon style bc its simple and clean and I started to draw *Cute Countryballs* the cuteness inspire me to continue and learn as well!
i think skills actually are more important then style when it comes to getting certain jobs. its great if you have a style, some companies want to see your work, and what you have done with it but having the skills and knowledge of certain programs, knowledge of other styles and often the ability to successfully copy an existing style for a game/show/book/animation using learned skills can be more important for getting a job
As someone who has a degree in animation and has had a very hard time deciding on what to do and finding my art style (even after like 20+ years of drawing) this is incredibly helpful thank you I feel like I finally have some sort of guidance I can actually use that I never got before.
mmm yeah, i do like the mixture of anime and western, im glad its more acceptable now from both sides lol
Same!
Oh wow, I actually was just thinking recently that you'd look good w/ short hair😆 it really suits you!
I'm a big fan of Rumiko Takahashi as well- I never did any Inuyasha traces, but I've modeled a lot of my characters in that style in the past😅
I think the influences of Takahashi's art are still very present in my artstyle today
Honestly, the powerpuff girls, PPGZ, and panty&stocking have all been major art influences for me also
Nice hair! I've been watching your channel for almost a year now, I've learned a lot about animation.
Thank you! I'm really glad my videos have helped you learn a lot :')
i really like old disney animation & anime style but at the same time i also like to do the minimalist and lineless art style 😭 it’s so confusing
My artstyle just randomly manifested and it was horrifying
Thank you so much for the Video. I really needed to hear this because I mostly make anime styled art & recently started to focus more on realism to help "Flesh Out my own Unique Style". I really like your Look Mew it's cute & gives off more of a Sporty Look to me at least.
Thank you!! I'm glad that some points of the video could be validating!
Thank you so much for your attempt to help me! I absolutely adore your new hairstyle; you look stunning! Currently, I am facing the challenge of figuring out my art style. For many years, I have been drawing "pretty girls" as a hobby, drawing inspiration from shoujo manga and shonnen anime like Sailor Moon (the anime, not the manga). Now, I am trying to focus my art on creating illustrated books, but I am struggling to maintain consistency and grow my Instagram account. It feels like a chaotic phase that I know will eventually pass. I appreciate your kind and supportive words.
My style inspiration is from Glen Murakami (2003 animated teen titans), I’ve been using my style to create comics and I’ve been getting comments from pros in the comics industry how I do expressions.
Unfortunately, I don’t think my art fits animation XD;
Awesome video. Haven’t seen a topic like this on the net, so thank you Mew for the helpful advice!
Love this video and the new look!! This one is so practical and inspiring. Having watched a lot of videos like this, I feel like your take is fresh and provides a lot of realistic and helpful tangible advice. Thank you for being you and all that you do on this channel!!
Thank you!! I always wanna think of new ways to approach pre-existing art topics! :)
First of all thank you so much for the amazing video!! :D second of all, your new short hairstyle is so pretty!!
Thank you so much!!
Omg, your new hair is so cute!
OMG YOUR NEW HAIR IS SO CUTE 🥺🥺
I love your haircut!!!!❤
Hi Michelle, I'm in graphic design course.
Can I be an animator eventhough I'm a graphic designer?
Amazing video! Very good work.
Very useful! Thanks for making this video!
Love the new short hair ❤
This was super helpful and perfectly timed! Would you say that chances are better with a degree or that you can go without it depending on your skill? I can only afford one major right now, and while it's not in the art field I am still an artist and want to use that skill.
I'm glad this vid was helpful! I think a degree is pretty optional as an artist, unless you're an international student in the US, a degree may be required
I want to ask , for someone who can only draw females so far can I still have an art career
Legit great 😃👍
When you're LEARNING it is actually helpful to copy and trace. There are a lot of lessons you learn fast. However, the point is to LEARN. So you take what you learned and apply it to your own original drawing.
Yeah it has definitely helped me as a young artist learning to draw!
Can I get that template of your inspirations?
But yet art teachers still tell you not to draw anime at all and need a different art style, because no one likes it and you will be seen as immature, and won't get hired. Even when evidence shows anime styles are growing in popularity.
They’re the old guard. Slowly, but surely, they will be replaced with younger artists.
I can see that your characters hold a ton of emotion. I love it. I want to buy your graphic novel.
You're in white?!
Who are you and what have you done with Michelle???
Create your own style that people would know WHO made. never go by Akria style because his style is a curse.
First
You're actually first lol