How Illustrations Impact My Life

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It is amazing how a small thing like a pre-teen book series about cats has impacted my life. Creative endeavors have always fascinated me. Cartoons, posters, photos, books, you name it. I was intrigued by the Japanese cartoons I saw on TV, with bright colors and fluid animations that pulled me in just as much as the storylines. As I searched for more animations and character art, I grew increasingly captivated and decided to create my own art, characters, and stories. I looked at illustrations that other fans made in awe, aspiring to be just as good as them. I practiced for hours on end, writing my own stories and sketching my own art, honing my skills in hopes of one day weaving my own tale for all to see. I draw and write to see the characters come to life. …show more content…

A book series that I was reading at the time inspired me; it described a feral cat society and the intricacies of their way of life. What I enjoyed most about the series was the detail that was put into the story. These concepts and niceties sparked my imagination, motivating me to brainstorm and write. My first cat drawings were inspired by vivid character descriptions in the books and online fan art of the book series. Eventually, I further developed my own style based on the cartoons I watched and other digital art. Slowly, as the years went on, my drawings evolved. As I got older, I got more serious about improving. On top of using references and practicing more often, I joined a community art class and Drawing I over the summer at the local university. On account of the extra education, the essence of my art has steadily been

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