FAQs
I get asked a lot of questions regarding my work, so I’ve added some of the more common ones here.
General FAQs
How long have you been drawing?
I started drawing a lot in the early 2000s when I was on school holidays ^^ I’ve always had an interest in art though ever since I was little.
What drawing materials do you use?
I sketch on cheap computer / copy paper with a mechanical pencil XD For watercolours or gouache, I use 300gsm watercolour paper watercolour paints (with brown/white ink to finish) >>
What programs do you draw digitally with?
I use Krita for all my digital work now, but used to use Adobe Photoshop for everything. Check the tools page for other things that I use as well.
Will you draw me a picture?
Sorry, I’m not open for private commissions right now.
How long does it take to draw a picture?
It depends on the size and detail, so anywhere from a few hours to several days.
How did you make your website?
I hand code everything in VSCode nowadays ^^ I designed the initial elements and layout in Figma, made some concept elements (such as the clouds) in Krita and then recreated them in Figma. Some elements I have reused from very old layouts to keep some nostalgia, but many I've had to update because the common resolution size of screens has changed quite a lot over the years.
If you're curious about the framework behind my site, it's built on Nuxt.
Pixel Art
What Program do you Use?
Aseprite for all my pixel art now! Most of my older work was made in Photoshop.
Do you use a Tablet or a Mouse?
Tablet – XP Pen Artist 12 2nd edition. Some of my older drawings were made with a Surface Pro 4 (2016-ish) and some with a Wacom Intuos 4 (PTK-640).
How long have you been making dolls and pixel art?
Since July 2003.
Can you draw me a doll?
Sorry I’m not open for private commissions right now.
Can I use your bases on GaiaOnline?
This is actually already covered in the rules. Please read them.
Am I allowed to edit your bases to make a doll?
Absolutely! ^^ You can draw new faces, change poses, recolour, whatever.
Can I remove your signature when I make a doll?
Yes and I would really prefer you did – the signature is really only there as a reminder as to where the base came from.
Can I use your bases in a dollmaker?
Sorry no, but I would prefer you didn’t - unfortunately people often don't credit back when using dollmakers and then the base reference would be lost.
