*emperpep

As part of the Manga and Anime Education Week, *emperpep was kind enough to answer a few questions for me to share with you. I have placed some of *emperpep's favorites through out the article for your viewing pleasure as well

1.) Well, lets start off with the basics, What tools do you do your art in?
For Digital painting I use Photoshop CS, Corel Painter IX and Open
Canvas 3, My tablet is Wacom Intuos3 9x12

For traditional painting I use Winsor & Newton watercolor, Holbien watercolor and Old Holland watercolor Caran D'ache colored pencil and Copic marker.
by: ~kamiyoshi

2.) Of those, which is your favorite to work with?
I love to work with watercolor and colored pencil.
I rarely do digital work because it hurt my eyes a lot.
by: ~Zerion

3.) When you do digital work, o you do your work right on the computer or do you sketch first?
I make a rough sketch on A4 paper sometimes before I start doing digital work.
by: ~qianyu

4.) About how long do you spend on one of your paintings?
It depends on how many details are in the picture. Sometimes it may take only 1 hour and sometimes it can take up to 7 days.
by: *kurot

5.) What made you decide to start drawing in anime/manga style?
I got started because I saw a lot of beautiful cg's of anime/manga style on the internet.
by: =ColorationJim

6.) Of your pieces, which are your favorites?


7.) What inspires you to make your drawings/paintings?
The ideas pop in my head from seeing the world around me and inspire me to create a lot of my artwork.
by: *Gaara-nyu

8.) Any tips/tricks you have for aspiring anime artists?
Practice as much as you can and keep drawing and coloring all the time and you will be amazed how quick your skills improve. : D
by: ~Vince-V

I hope you've enjoyed this interview with *emperpep

Enjoy,
^Damaged927
Manga and Anime Gallery Director