Q1. When did your interest in art begin?

Drawing is something I've been doing for as far back as I can remember, though the anime part of it began when shows like Sailor Moon started airing in Taiwan . Needless to say, most of my early drawings were of no other subject! A good amount of my artistic history was just fooling around (so to speak; the practice provided some basic, necessary skills) and I never actually considered anything art-related as a career until recently.

Q2. Which of your original art is your personal favorite and that you are most satisfied with and why?

A personal favorite is hard to choose, because every piece is kind of love-and-hate for me. I'd love the drawing process for some and hate it for others, and same goes for the outcome of each one. I get bored of my own works in a few days time, which pretty much means I'm never satisfied and will keep trying to improve. At least it keeps me drawing!

Q3. Some of your work entails fairy tale themes/characters, what made you use those images?

I think fairytales resonate within all of us. The desire to live out an adventerous fairytale life and the gradual acceptance of the impossibility are rooted early on in every person's mindset, and with silent resignation, the real world turns into a very boring place. But thanks to my awesome hobby that is drawing, I never get bored, and those elusive fairytales present themselves as subjects to be interpreted in my own ways, as fantastically as I'd like.

Q4. You tend to do a wide range of original character drawings and costume designs, is this influenced in anyway by interest in Japanese animation/manga?

I love anime and manga, no doubt--at best, the aesthetics of the Japanese anime style are incredible and really in a class of its own. I'm not as interested in animation as I am in comicking; I think everyone has a story they want to tell, fictional or not, and there's nothing like the comic medium to pour your heart out. My original characters all have their own background stories actually, and in the future I hope to share them with everyone in the form of webcomics. Costume/character design is one of my favorites to draw, as it gives me a chance to take some creative leaps with fashion.

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Q5. There are some pieces relating to the holidays and seasons, do you find yourself inspired by these events and changes?

Oh definitely, seasons influence every part of me; from my moods and sleeping habits to my artworks. During holidays, there's always the friendly bustle and fellowship that comes with preparations and celebrations, and it's nice to channel that positive energy into drawings.

Q6. What is your favorite animation/movies/books?

The Simpsons is a show I grew up watching, so that's one of my favorite series, along with anime such as Fruits Basket, Battle Fairy Yukikaze, Rurouni Kenshin, Avatar (The Last Airbender), and Gundam 00. Not too keen on movies since I'm pretty picky, but Avatar was quite gorgeous, and for books I really enjoyed Tithe by Holly Black and Ender's Game.

Q7. Some of your art tends to deal in direct opposite colors, like black and white, or dark and light. Any message or feelings behind this approach?

Conflict and opposition really appeal to me, mostly as themes in stories or emotions evoked in a work of art (no war!), since it's interesting to see how two opposing forces with their own ideals fight to keep their ground. I like things that complement eachother, two halves that come together to make a whole, kind of like yin and yang, and the contrast that can exist only when one is in the presence of the other. Also, on a more technical level, complementary colors really can make a picture "pop" :P

Q 8. Is there any particular artist you admire or who motivates you?

Some notable artists I admire are Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, Yoji Shinkawa, Norman Rockwell, Masayuki Miyata, Josh Middleton (I got all his comic books!), old renaissance masters like Bouguereau and Rembrandt, Adam Hughes, James Jean, Rem, Houden Eizo, Rackham, Mucha, Aya Kato...the list could go onnnnn foreverrrr!

Q 9. How would you describe yourself?

In my own mind, often insensitive or moody, but good at getting things done. In terms of demeanor, I've been likened by friends to Juno (from the movie) and I wouldn't say they're too far off, haha.

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Q10. What are your goals after you complete college?

I'm totally moving to Japan! Going to surround myself with art and inspiration, of course.

If you are planning any kind of activity or event please tell us about it.

An illustrated storybook will be published in France shortly, so look out for that! There are a few more secret projects and events that I'll post news about as they come. My original webcomics are also in planning stage, and I'll work on them in the future between school and work. Thank you to everyone for your support as always, I’ll do my best!