RabbitPrince.com - Extras - Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use your artwork?

If it’s personal use, of course! That includes printing them off and hanging them on wall, tacking them on your binder, whatever, as long as it’s non-profit, I’m okay with it. If you're really up to supporting the artist, you can check out my "Commission" link.

You’re free to use them in personal webpages and blogs as long as you link back of course. And email me! I'd love to know what you do with them, and I can link back to your own website too.

But please, please: DO NOT DIRECT LINK!
That means taking the direct code of the picture from my site, because it takes up my bandwidth. If I run out of bandwidth, I'll be forced to shut the site down!

If you'd like to use my artwork for commercial/for-profit use, you must discuss it with me, personally, because there's the issue of copyright.

Can I post your tutorials/art tips on my website?

I prefere that you just link to my own website. I'd like to keep track of where my things are, and I spend countless hours in forming those tutorials, so I'd like to keep them intact.

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What inspires you the most when you're doing a piece?

Well a number of things, really. Sometimes I might be flipping channels on the t.v and then out of nowhere, an idea just suddenly shoots up. Usually when that happens I'm scrambling to get a piece of paper to write it down! That's actually a good tip, always have paper near you so that if you suddenly have an idea, you have some place to write it.

Also, browsing through galleries of different artists can give me inspiration. While surfing images on the net, or browsing through a book, usually I can get a theme as a starting point. Then after, I just take it from there and let my imagination guide me. A lot of the time the end result is totally different then what I originally planned, but hey, that's the fun of it.

How long does it usually take to finish a piece?

Ahh, I wish I could give you an exact number, but roughly a few hours. Anywhere from one to three to five. . .so yeah, it all depends on the complexity. I either do pieces in sessions, taking it a little at a time (which ends up making me work on the piece for days) or just all in one sitting.

As for digital pieces, I usually spend an entire morning, and some of the afternoon. So, hmm, 5 - 6 hours? Usually at the end I like to see how I can frame or lay out the finish product. This is where all those rules from Graphic's class pays off, heh, heh. Alignment, text, color, size consistency, etc. There's surprisingly a lot to keep in mind.

What is your favorite traditional medium?

I really like ink! Especially when it comes to just scribbling away. Other then that, I'm a huge fan of pencils, especially dark B pencils because I like that vivid dark shade. I'm want to expand on my horizons, and try different mediums, so who knows, maybe next time my favorite tools might change.

Are you planning on making a career out of your artwork?

Okay now that's tricky, I plan on having a 'side career' with art. It's just I want to get a good high-paying job as a main career so I can first of all, afford supplies for this hobby and do whatever I want without worrying about funding. Right now, I'm trying to raise money to buy more art supplies and basic necessities in life. More info is found in the 'Shop’ link.

When, and at what age did you start drawing?

I'd say around age 5 and 6. I think I mostly did fanart, my first drawing that I remember doing was Sailor Moon, haha! I did a lot of that during the time.

I started really focusing on art and taking it seriously around age 11. That was the time I starting introducing original characters, little by little. I still focus on art today, it's fun, and such an outlet for any problems. It's like therapy, like a lot of people say. It's a passion and I love doing it. Period. Although, I haven't always been content with everything I've done, like most artists, there's those ups and downs. But in the end, ahhh, I'll take what I've got.

Did drawing come easy to you or did you need to practice a lot?

Practice is key! Key is absolutely anything you wanna try in life. But uh, hmm, my standards may be different; I might have drawn something absolutely amazing in the past, but thought it was total crap. I've always liked art, from the visual aspect, to the complex meanings behind it. I'd say drawing came pretty naturally, since I'm almost completely self taught, I kind of had to go on gut instincts, and scratch out the stuff I that just 'didn't seem right.'

I think people in general have a natural instinct in something that's pleasing to the eye, so my advice would be to go with your feeling. If something doesn't look good, ditch it. If it looks great, keep it. But you really just need to learn from your mistakes, that's common knowledge.

What's your favorite subject to draw?

Ahh, again that depends on my phase. But I think lately, I've really been into doing portraits. Especially ones that have an usual, or odd touch to them, because it's just so much more interesting then just simply doing the face of let's say, you're neighbor. So yes, that would include J-Rock portraits. But also, I love just making a bizarre mess; a 'thing' that's just crazy, with scribbles for eyes, and checkered skin. I used to do a lot of anime, but not so much these days.

When did you start digital painting?

Hmm, I'd have to say age 14? Atleast, that's when I started fooling around with Photoshop, and not knowing what I was doing, heh. After that, my works started to improve oh-so slightly a little at a time, then the middle of 2005, I just had a huge urge to get ten times better. So I worked on it more and more, usually dishing out a digi-painting each weekend. And man, with motivation, trial and error, you can sure go a long way.

Do you use a tablet for your artwork?

No I don't, everything's done with good ol' mouse control. It takes a little while to get your movements less shaky, but then again you have the "SHIFT" key to help you. More details can be found in my 'Tutorial' section, and if it's not there, it will be in the future.

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How did you make your layout?

It's a process, first I planned out the placement of the things, from the links, header, table and all the little graphics. Then in a Photoshop document, I laid everything out, then cut it up and pasted it on with html. I modify and tinker around a lot, so usually I end up detouring a little bit from the original idea.

Can you make me a website?

Well, I'm available for hire if that's what you mean. I don't have enough time or dedication to just make you a site for fun. Sorry! I'm currently in the process of adding a new "Hire-a-Designer" section to the commission page, so you'll have more information in the future.

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How did you discover J-Rock and who do you like to draw the most?

I discovered J-Rock mostly from the community that they have at DeviantART. I was curious to see what the hype was all about, so I Googled up "jrock," found a list of artists, and downloaded some music. After listening, I thought heey, this isn't so bad! My first J-Rock song that I downloaded was Miyavi’s 'Coin Lockers Baby.' That then lead to me surfing for pictures, and then drawing them.

My favorite J-Rock group would have to include Gazette, Dir en Grey and Buck-Tick, along with Plastic Tree and Kagrra. They're also who I like to draw, along with Miyavi. But I'll pretty much draw anyone if there's a good photo. I don't like just ordinary faces, but the over-the-top costuming, crazy make up and those sultry expressions.

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Have a question? Feel free to ask me! I'm always willing to answer any burning curiosity you have. Ask anything from art-related, personal experiences, or even about this website. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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