phil-cho

Long-time deviant @phil-cho has made a name for himself through his character illustrations and steady output of artwork that appeals to comic and pop-culture lovers alike. Learn what inspires him, how he became a professional artist, and discover what tips, tricks, and advice he has for artists! How would you describe your art style to someone new to your art? My style lands somewhere between the look in superhero comic books and superhero animation. I was influenced by the likes of Jim Lee, Phil Bourassa, and Akira Toriyama, but I like to think I've developed my own style at this point. What inspired you to first start making art? I was always drawing as a little kid, and I just never stopped. I started taking it more seriously around 2011 or so, while I was going through college. I remember listening to one of Kevin Smith’s podcasts, and he shared a story about how he decided to become a director. His sister told him he shouldn't "try to become a director," and instead just