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CSP Featured Artist: Mararu
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How did you become an artist?
I took an interest in art when I was 12 years old when a friend showed me an anime she was interested in. She would doodle some of the characters and I thought it was so fun!
We started bonding over art and collaborating with storytelling and illustrations. Over the years I casually drew characters I loved and it was only recently that I took art seriously and decided to invest time into improving my style.
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Where do you get inspiration?
I get inspiration from stories I find interesting! One of the biggest inspirations in my art is the game Honkai Impact 3rd. The desire I had to draw the characters and portray the beautiful story in my style pushed me to improve my art process.
I also enjoy music daily! I have a vivid imagination when I listen to music and it tends to flow into my art. Sometimes taking breaks to enjoy other forms of art can help get your ideas going.
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What’s your hardware setup?
I have a Huion Kamvas 16 Pro 4k and a CyberPower PC.
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What do you like best about Clip Studio Paint?
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How long does it take you to make a single illustration?
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How has Clip Studio Paint improved your workflow?
It's even more helpful that the community assets are in the same program so I don't have to go hunting for them elsewhere. I don't like a messy workspace so I appreciate having everything I need in one place.
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