Product of My Environment
Maya K.
Digital (Surface book), Clip Studio Paint
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This piece serves as a nod to the various factors that inspired me to draw as a child. I'm lucky to have had an amazing childhood, and I think it shows in my work. Growing up in Tokyo as a kid was the best experience I've had in my life, and a lot of the items and toys I owned were cute, colorful, and fun. I think being surrounded with all this positivity and art as a kid is the reason for my lifelong love of creativity. To show this, I incorporated real toys and drawings from my childhood into this piece, as well as things that I remember seeing trending at the time. (ex: stars/hearts/music notes on clothing, strawberry accessories, charms, cutely decorated donuts)
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Creativity means expressing my interests and my feelings through a fun and therapeutic way. I also love looking back at my old works, even if I think it looks bad as it shows how much you've improved, and what you could change in the future.
