Artist Statement
Many of the topics my comics deal are inspired by my everyday life in general, whether it’s recalling a dumb accident that occurred earlier that morning to coping with a mental illness. These ideas are often stemmed from American society and pop culture, as both affect many young adults. I like to call out those problems in my comic work subtly, but not noticeably enough that the reader doesn’t notice.
Ideally, the majority of my work is inked with little to no color. In my experience, too much color takes away the starkness of my inks and leaves them too bland. A limited color palette is much more dramatic and reflects more of my preferred style. I primarily use brushes, brush pens, and the occasional ink nib for much of my inking as it gives a more organic look that reflects my preferred style. In general my work is rounded and soft, making brushwork an important key to my work.
It’s important for me as a comic artist to connect with my audience on a personal level. Connecting with others has always been a human quality that I've felt strongly about even outside the art world and it projects into my work as well. My art is honest, direct, and can make the reader feel the way I do. I usually don't like to leave anything up to the reader’s imagination when it comes to the overall environment of the piece. Instead, I try to immerse them in the emotions and settings of the characters I create and portray in my comics.
The majority of my work is inspired by a variety of comic artists and animators. The most notable artists are Bruce Timm, Jillian Tamaki, and Emily Carroll. Since most of my work is organic, Tamaki’s brush work and Carroll’s compositions often give me inspiration through the seamlessness of their art. I often go back and study their art for any kind of reference or to help get my creativity flowing. I am also heavily inspired by Bruce Timm’s character designs. Timm always seems to know how which ink line should be thick or thin, and his characters are so full of life despite being confined to paper.
Ideally, the majority of my work is inked with little to no color. In my experience, too much color takes away the starkness of my inks and leaves them too bland. A limited color palette is much more dramatic and reflects more of my preferred style. I primarily use brushes, brush pens, and the occasional ink nib for much of my inking as it gives a more organic look that reflects my preferred style. In general my work is rounded and soft, making brushwork an important key to my work.
It’s important for me as a comic artist to connect with my audience on a personal level. Connecting with others has always been a human quality that I've felt strongly about even outside the art world and it projects into my work as well. My art is honest, direct, and can make the reader feel the way I do. I usually don't like to leave anything up to the reader’s imagination when it comes to the overall environment of the piece. Instead, I try to immerse them in the emotions and settings of the characters I create and portray in my comics.
The majority of my work is inspired by a variety of comic artists and animators. The most notable artists are Bruce Timm, Jillian Tamaki, and Emily Carroll. Since most of my work is organic, Tamaki’s brush work and Carroll’s compositions often give me inspiration through the seamlessness of their art. I often go back and study their art for any kind of reference or to help get my creativity flowing. I am also heavily inspired by Bruce Timm’s character designs. Timm always seems to know how which ink line should be thick or thin, and his characters are so full of life despite being confined to paper.