Chitchat: Sheila Shel
Your Full Name
Sheila Shel
Tell us about you
First, sorry for the poor English. I’m not a naive English speaker. *0*
I am a college student who loves drawing very much. I was inspired by one of my classmate’s doodle ten years ago. That’s how I got into drawing. Then after that, I got into Japanese anime and manga, I start learning anime style, and I’m pretty stick with it.
In your opinion, what would be the secret ingredients to become a great illustrator?
I think practice and creative counts the most.
Where are you located?
East Asia. Taiwan.
What is the most fascinating part of being an illustrator?
It’s fun to design your very own characters. It’s a accomplishment when you create them out by your hands.
Where do you get inspirations from?
Mostly the Internet.
How do you promote/ sell/ showcase your work?
I promote them by hosting a website, or post on art-forums. I sold them in anime conventions like CWT.
What is your long range goals in your life?
Perhaps get a stable job first. Since I’m not planning to become a serious professional. Once I have the ability to live on my own, I will continue my hobby as a part time.
What types of assignment/ project are you attracted the most? Why so?
Game character designs. I’ve always wanted to make my own RPG project, but too bad I don’t have time for that now. XD
Who is an illustrator that you look up to? Why so?
There are too many of them. But the first CG artist who inspires me is Kazue-Yamamoto.
Describe a difficult work/ project situation and how would you overcome it?
I will stop drawing for a few days and relax myself, sometimes things will be easier when you see it another way.
What do you think about the Internet and how it is affecting our lifestyle?
I think I’m internet addicted, I can’t live without it.
If you could turn back time, how would you do things differently?
Maybe I will develop another drawing style.
How do you keep your work fresh? Do you need to consciously adapt your style or does it progress naturally?
I let it go natually.
Name 3 of your favorite (art) books/ magazines.
電擊G’smagazine
Well I seldom read magazines.
What is your life motto?
Compare to yourself before comparing with others.
In what kind of a work environment do you do your best work?
Quiet, alone, in my room. I don’t like it when there’s other people watching.
What do you like the sound of? Why so?
I like the sound of trains entering the station, I don’t know why.
If you have online portfolio, what is the URL?
http://serika.sugarstars.net
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