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Brush with fame, cont.
Nov. 29th, 2011 02:18 amEek, my copy of M!Games Magazine came much sooner than I expected! They've got a few-pages-long retrospective piece on the Zelda series, which is where my piece is nestled - but I thought they would've featured numerous fanartists, not just me! :X
It's a little embarrassing.
(I had originally asked them if they wanted to feature a... less shippy piece, too, but they were like nope want dis one! :X)
Now I don't understand a lick of this text (well okay, since it's German I understand 50% perfectly and 50% not at all), but here are my original responses to their interview questions:
1. Why Legend of Zelda fanart?
I think the Zelda games are particularly good at creating imaginative, atmospheric, and memorable scenes, and it's that kind of feeling that I want to express in my artworks.
2. Why did you choose to paint this particular scene?
The trailers and demos at E3 2011 hinting at the story of Skyward Sword really raised my excitement, and I just couldn't resist this image that popped into my head when I heard the rumor that Link was supposed to go on a date with Zelda after winning the flying competition. It probably won't happen, but maybe...!
3. What kind of tools/techniques do you use to create your artworks?
These days I almost always work on the computer, using the programs Photoshop, Painter, and SAI, but I use the skills and techniques I learned from my background in traditional media including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints. I like to explore different art styles often, and Legend of Zelda is particularly good for that since the games' art direction is constantly creative and evolving.
4. What is your favourite Legend of Zelda game and why?
Ocarina of Time has been my long-time favorite for having such a rich, interactive world, as well as some of the most interesting and memorable characters. (It also helps that it was the first Zelda game I played through.) Although, it looks like that position might be challenged once Skyward Sword comes out!
* That position has indeed been challenged. SS is now reigning champion! :)
It's a little embarrassing.
(I had originally asked them if they wanted to feature a... less shippy piece, too, but they were like nope want dis one! :X)
Now I don't understand a lick of this text (well okay, since it's German I understand 50% perfectly and 50% not at all), but here are my original responses to their interview questions:
1. Why Legend of Zelda fanart?
I think the Zelda games are particularly good at creating imaginative, atmospheric, and memorable scenes, and it's that kind of feeling that I want to express in my artworks.
2. Why did you choose to paint this particular scene?
The trailers and demos at E3 2011 hinting at the story of Skyward Sword really raised my excitement, and I just couldn't resist this image that popped into my head when I heard the rumor that Link was supposed to go on a date with Zelda after winning the flying competition. It probably won't happen, but maybe...!
3. What kind of tools/techniques do you use to create your artworks?
These days I almost always work on the computer, using the programs Photoshop, Painter, and SAI, but I use the skills and techniques I learned from my background in traditional media including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints. I like to explore different art styles often, and Legend of Zelda is particularly good for that since the games' art direction is constantly creative and evolving.
4. What is your favourite Legend of Zelda game and why?
Ocarina of Time has been my long-time favorite for having such a rich, interactive world, as well as some of the most interesting and memorable characters. (It also helps that it was the first Zelda game I played through.) Although, it looks like that position might be challenged once Skyward Sword comes out!
* That position has indeed been challenged. SS is now reigning champion! :)
