UPDATE // this month's Q&A session

…time converter…👍🏻. I’m in Greeley (Northern Colorado, USA. Thank you.

Michael H

Ok, thank you.

Mizidora

oh definitely! i'd love to talk about that more in the session. i'll try to pull up some examples as well!

Loish

thanks for this question! i'll try to answer it during the session :)

Loish

don't hesitate to send over a DM if you're struggling with it! once you're in the discord, it's fairly simple to join the session - you just go to the loish-q-n-a channel and watch there :)

Loish

that's an excellent question! i look forward to talking about it during the session :)

Loish

Hi Loish, I’d love to see you answer this question during the QnA. :) Since your post on your art references and inspirations, I had a closer look into MUCHA and LEYENDECKER. But what surprised me is how much they can stylistically differ. When Mucha is all about organic, floral and natural shapes and movements, Leyendecker approach seems more « squary ». His forms are way more geometrical, with harsh angles, even on women figures. How do you conceal these two universe into your drawings? Thank you so much !

ArtG

Hey Loish, I just wanted to say Hi, I'm new here and am going through all the great content you've got here. Thank you for doing this it's not only very informative but also inspiring. Looking forward to attending your q&a for the first time, if i can figure out Discord 🤣🤣🤣

Mizidora

Hey Loish, thank you for all you do. These monthly Q&As and Challenges really make my art learning more enjoyable and less isolating. My question relates to this months challenge as I’m wondering how much time and energy do you dedicate to researching and studying an area like the ocean or underwater elements in general before putting in work on the final? I have never drawn a scene underwater, let alone really render water, so it definitely feels daunting, it’s like on one hand you don’t want to go in cold not knowing anything but you also aren’t writing a 20 page essay that keep you from creating the art. What have your past experiences been like in finding the balance between research and illustrating? Sorry for the lengthy question but just been very curious to hear about other’s workflow tactics. Thanks

DanielWeir67

As a long-time follower of your work, I really appreciate how much of your thought process you’ve shared here on Patreon. I only wish I’d signed up earlier. I apologize if you’ve talked about this before, but have you ever felt like you’ve slipped into the “uncanny valley,” with faces in particular, then deliberately pulled back to a more simplified approach with less defined detail?

Thanks for being so responsive!😊

Dom Bronico

great question! i will talk about it during the session but i do think it's fine to just work on faster pieces. truly nothing wrong with that if that's all you have time for! in fact many artists i follow online only do quicker pieces.

Loish

oh i'd love to talk about theme parks! and please don't hold back on asking more deep and serious questions, i don't struggle to talk about those things at all and if it's too heavy, i will just skip it!

Loish

this is a great question! i'm looking forward to talking more about that one!

Loish

that's a good one! i'll discuss it during the session!

Loish

Hey Loish! Thanks for all the tips and tricks. Quick question here. Is there a way you started procuring money in the beginning or did you just focus on getting better until people/opportunities came to you? Thanks, I appreciate the opportunity to learn from you!

Hey Loish! Im so grateful that I joined your Patreon! 🤎Have you ever had doubts in yourself as an artist that you're not gonna make it? that you won't have an ability to make art as a career? If you haven't experienced that , what would you suggest for someone who feels this way?

Charm

I have a lot of deep and serious questions. But since you're not doing so well, I'll keep this one a bit more lighthearted. 🤜 Let's talk about theme parks! You like the style of Disney… But do you also like to be immersed in that world by visiting the park? And as a Dutch girl, how do you feel about the style and park of De Efteling? 🍄🐸

Frederik Gheysen

Hey loish! Thanks so much for doing these Q&A’s. I am having trouble making completed illustrations. Sometimes I feel all I have time for is practice since I have a full-time job that isn’t art. Any tips?

Dom Bronico