FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please, read below before PMing me, you might find the answer (^^)
MATERIAL
What software do you use for illustration?Clip Studio Paint EX (by Celsys).
What software do you use for B&W and mangas?ComicStudio EX 4.0 (by Celsys). There's also an English version called MangaStudio translated by Smith Micro.
What tablet do you use?Wacom Cintiq 27QHD and Cintiq Companion when I'm on a trip.
Any traditional tools?No, I make everything digital.
TECHNIQUE
What is your technique for...?I'm making tutorials on YouTube with some of my techniques:
www.youtube.com/user/InmaPolli…
What resolution do you use for your pics?Mainly 350dpi when it's color and 600dpi when it's B&W.
How do you write stories?I usually start trying to make an interesting character, and then think of a whole story about them. Sometimes I start with the end, sometimes with the middle... But when I'm moreless sure of what I want to do in general, I write down a somehow detailed summary of the whole story (I sometimes divide it in chapters).
How do you make those pattern/lace backgrounds?I buy materials that allow me to have a commercial licence. These go from patterns to brushes, objects, etc. You might find free resources online, but since I use them for commercial stuff (commissions, etc.), most of the time I have to buy them because free resource makers don't usually give you permission to user them in commercial works (which is totally understandable).
REQUEST
Do you draw art requests?No.
Do you accept art trades?No.
Do you draw commissions?Yes: fav.me/d3u9qkc
Can we work on a manga project together?No, sorry. I make my own stories, I don't feel comfortable working on someone else's story. I did once, but aside from that special case I'm not going to do it ever again.
Can you look at my pics/gallery/manga and tell me your opinion?My opinion is extremely pointless. I don't have the heart to point out other people's mistakes even when I see them, so I wouldn't be able to help you at all. That's why I don't take this kind of request, I'm sorry!
PERSONAL
Any inspiration source?When I need inspiration I search around Pixiv.
Aside from that, I have some favourite artists: Yoneyama Mai, POPQN, Hieihirai, MikaPikazo, KyoAni, Yooani, Shirow Miwa, Aoi Levin, etc,
How long do you take to draw a pic?It depends on the pic. Since I usually work on more than one pic at a time, it's very hard to calculate.
Do you have some working schedule?I try to work whenever I'm home.
Do you think one can live from drawing?Yes, but it's a very hard path and you must be ready to work hard and give up on many things, so I always recommend having a second choice available just in case.
Did you go to an arts school?No, I learnt on my own (and still learning through practice).
Have you ever published an original manga?Yes. 3x1 Renewal (Nowevolution), O.U.T (Norma Editorial) and Revenge of the Queen (self-published).
Can we be friends?Friendship can't be forced, it usually happens naturally. It feels a bit awkward when friendship comes in the shape of a request.
How old are you?I was born in some year (not saying which~) during the decade of the 80's.
How long have you been drawing for?All my life, which should have made me a better illustrator by now *hides*
