Q: Are you male or female?
I am of the womanly persuasion despite the screenname.
Q: What should I call you?
Most people seem to default to "DLO" if they don't know me personally. DLO, Demon or Kimi are fine.
Q: Where does your screenname "DemonLordOnigawa" come from?
Actually, the name and title are connected to a very old character of mine from high school. His name was "Katsunori Onigawa" and was, in fact, a demon and a Lord. You can see him here.
Q: How long have you been drawing?
Since about fifth grade, I think. It's been a long time.
Q: What do you do?
I'm currently a student--studying abroad in Tokyo.
Q: What tools do you use?
Pencil, ink, copics, colored pencils--generally traditional tools.
Q: May I use your art as a reference for my RP character/avatar/icon/banner/etc?
If they are OCs, no you may not. I may be okay with you using my fanart--note me.
Q: Please draw my character!
Are you offering to commission me? Otherwise, sorry, I don't do requests unless they are for very close friends--and they know who they are.
Q: Are you open for commissions?
Check my frontpage, the answer should be there.
Q: Will you draw more fanart in the future?
Maybe? I rarely draw fanart of published things unless it's convention season or it's commissioned.
Q: Do you have MSN/AIM/Yahoo/Skype?
I do, but if you need to reach me, Note me on dA first. I check nearly every day.
Q: Will you ever do a webcomic?
I have one in the works right now.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
On Challenging Yourself
Lately, I have been milling over my old artwork--and I have come to a shocking conclusion. While I have certianly improved my anatomy, my ability to draw details and even my coloring to a certain extent I've gotten too comfortable.
What I mean is, I have fallen into drawing things that I find easy rather than challenging myself with new compositions, environments and various other things. As an artist, I have stunted my own progress by becoming too comfortable with the same things. I used to really used to challenge myself. I tried to create things far beyond my skill level at the time, and I improved because of it.
What happened?
When did everything become so cookie-cutter?
I was watching Aqua-Limeade's livestream yesterday where she was redrawing some of her older art in her current style. It was a moment of epiphany. A good way to practice would be to improve some of my old art by redrawing it, fixing mistakes, and ultimately [hopefully] improving my skills, adding depth to my art and continuing to grow as an artist.
So to any artist reading this, assess yourself. Have you fallen into the trap of drawing only what is comfortable?
What I mean is, I have fallen into drawing things that I find easy rather than challenging myself with new compositions, environments and various other things. As an artist, I have stunted my own progress by becoming too comfortable with the same things. I used to really used to challenge myself. I tried to create things far beyond my skill level at the time, and I improved because of it.
What happened?
When did everything become so cookie-cutter?
I was watching Aqua-Limeade's livestream yesterday where she was redrawing some of her older art in her current style. It was a moment of epiphany. A good way to practice would be to improve some of my old art by redrawing it, fixing mistakes, and ultimately [hopefully] improving my skills, adding depth to my art and continuing to grow as an artist.
So to any artist reading this, assess yourself. Have you fallen into the trap of drawing only what is comfortable?
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Some RP Doodles...
Yeah, life's been hectic lately. With seemingly endless medical appointments and a diagnosis of lupus, things have just pushed the comic release date back further and further.
As it is, I am going to be aiming to have it up by the middle of September--whilst I am acclimating to Tokyo--but who knows how I'll deal with Japanese photoshop.
Anyway, on to the art:
As it is, I am going to be aiming to have it up by the middle of September--whilst I am acclimating to Tokyo--but who knows how I'll deal with Japanese photoshop.
Anyway, on to the art:
Monday, July 12, 2010
Announcing: Release Dates!
Officially, my long in the works Lunary Souls comic will launch on August 1st. Stay tuned!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Spiegelman Tribute Project
In late 2008/early 2009 I started developing a tribute project to Art Spiegelman's Maus. A professor of mine suggested I pursue the project with an intention of getting it published as a homage to Spiegelman's work. Not for any other reason then showing my appreciation for one of the artists that inspired me.
Finally, after sitting on the project for quite a time, and only really finishing one page, I have picked the project up again with a more serious intention. So! For all my blog readers, you get a sneak peak at some of my concept art and various musings.
Finally, after sitting on the project for quite a time, and only really finishing one page, I have picked the project up again with a more serious intention. So! For all my blog readers, you get a sneak peak at some of my concept art and various musings.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Advice for First-Time Artist Alley Artists
So there I am, sitting at a half-empty table at M.A.C. [that is, the Minneapolis Anime Convention] when I wonder: What the heck am I even DOING here? I don't know anyone, I hardly have much merchandise, and God, I don't even know if I can make back what I spent on registration and the like!
This being my second con [ever], I finally decide that this will be a learning experience; if anything at all. That said, I have very certainly learned my fair share of things attending my first con alone.
1. If you have prints, paper, art supplies--etc, always bring your stuff in a suitcase with wheels. It may FEEL like you're overdoing it, but trust me on this. I have the bruises to prove that wheeled-suitcases would've been the best plan here.
2. If sharing a table with someone, and a few people I spoke to learned this the hard way, be absolutely SURE that you have a solid plan as to who you'll share with. Make a time of where you'll meet, and when, so that no one gets lost in the process!
3. A little embarrassing but, if you are bogged down by commission work, or are the only one running your table and can't get up--try offering art in exchange for food. I did this at M.A.C., posting a "Bring Me Food and I Will Draw You FREE Art!" sign, and got quite a bit. It is a good way to stay at least moderately healthy while manning a eight+ hour table shift.
4. Make sure you have change! Many people will pay with larger bills--20$, 10$. If you're a good person, you'll have change. I recommend at least 100$ in 1$.
5. The above stated, DO NOT take bills larger than 20$. If someone gives you a 50$ or 100$ bill for something that costs 1$, ask them [politely] to break it in the dealer's room.
6. Pace yourself! If you're doing commissions, find out what your limit is and don't exceed it unless you are willing to pay postage for commissions completed after the con. Mark down which commissions need to be done before what day [because some people don't stay the whole weekend] and get them done. If you need to, take a break and stretch your legs.
7. Pay attention to what sells! An investment in a button maker, for instance, may not be good if you don't know what kind of buttons to make. Even if you don't watch X-Y-Z series, find out what is popular.
I may add more to this list later, but at the moment, I have several more commissions to finish up before Con-End! I hope you all are having a good time, whatever you're doing!
This being my second con [ever], I finally decide that this will be a learning experience; if anything at all. That said, I have very certainly learned my fair share of things attending my first con alone.
1. If you have prints, paper, art supplies--etc, always bring your stuff in a suitcase with wheels. It may FEEL like you're overdoing it, but trust me on this. I have the bruises to prove that wheeled-suitcases would've been the best plan here.
2. If sharing a table with someone, and a few people I spoke to learned this the hard way, be absolutely SURE that you have a solid plan as to who you'll share with. Make a time of where you'll meet, and when, so that no one gets lost in the process!
3. A little embarrassing but, if you are bogged down by commission work, or are the only one running your table and can't get up--try offering art in exchange for food. I did this at M.A.C., posting a "Bring Me Food and I Will Draw You FREE Art!" sign, and got quite a bit. It is a good way to stay at least moderately healthy while manning a eight+ hour table shift.
4. Make sure you have change! Many people will pay with larger bills--20$, 10$. If you're a good person, you'll have change. I recommend at least 100$ in 1$.
5. The above stated, DO NOT take bills larger than 20$. If someone gives you a 50$ or 100$ bill for something that costs 1$, ask them [politely] to break it in the dealer's room.
6. Pace yourself! If you're doing commissions, find out what your limit is and don't exceed it unless you are willing to pay postage for commissions completed after the con. Mark down which commissions need to be done before what day [because some people don't stay the whole weekend] and get them done. If you need to, take a break and stretch your legs.
7. Pay attention to what sells! An investment in a button maker, for instance, may not be good if you don't know what kind of buttons to make. Even if you don't watch X-Y-Z series, find out what is popular.
I may add more to this list later, but at the moment, I have several more commissions to finish up before Con-End! I hope you all are having a good time, whatever you're doing!
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