Artists
I really love realistic illustrations and/or paintings of animals. Two of my favourite artists are Erica Williams and Teagan White, their styles are highly influential to me. Every piece they make is gorgeous, but they are also insightful on the environment and animals. I think they are really able to use specific techniques to tell their stories visually. Personally, I enjoy basing my style off of animals, nature, and concepts of life, death, and psychology. The themes tie into each other really well, and making a good piece with those themes can be very impressionable. I would like my art to be a conversation starter and allow people to really think about the themes and meanings behind each piece.
Another artist that heavily inspires me is Japanese artist, Junji Ito. He creates these really creepy and fascinating manga's using ink. His skills with line art really inspire me to get better with my own lining. Seeing how successful he is with his horror art and style made me branch out in my personal art as well. It made me be unafraid to draw what I want and not care about other's judgement.
Junji Ito
Film
Films that influence and inspire me are, Pan's Labyrinth, Edward Scissorhands, Kill Bill, Silence of the Lambs, Perfect Blue, The Lost Boys, Jojo Rabbit, Midsommar, Us, Isle of Dogs, and Fantastic Mr. Fox. I admire how those films manage to tell a very well crafted story and utilize design and camera concepts to immerse the audience.
As for shows, some that really stand out to me are, Over the Garden Wall, Dark, and Reservation Dogs. I notice that all of them have a particular aesthetic and draws people into their worlds. That is an inspiration to me, as one day I hope to create and tell a story that has a big impact on others.
As for shows, some that really stand out to me are, Over the Garden Wall, Dark, and Reservation Dogs. I notice that all of them have a particular aesthetic and draws people into their worlds. That is an inspiration to me, as one day I hope to create and tell a story that has a big impact on others.