I feel like I'm slowly starting to nail the "traditional alcohol markers" look on my Obata-styled pieces. I had the shading right, but my earlier attempts were missing the paper-like texture and approach to the colors, they looked very digital and smooth. I'm starting to get it
Trying to explain *how* to replicate a style well is really hard. I've been doing it for fun over the course of many years, and you naturally learn to build up observational skills that make future style attempts progressively easier to mimic, so just let loose and have fun
I'm getting more confident with my brushstrokes and use of shapes. Really proud of this 4 month growth. Almost feels like 80% of my improvements happened thanks to all the intensive practice of the last couple of days
As I study Obata's work, it makes me feel less self-conscious knowing that even a pro like him can change his style often while being able to retain that spark that makes his art unique and easily recognizable.
Interest check: Would you like me to offer the option to comm me for Death Note-styled pieces like these below? I can draw any character you want. Drawing in this manner costs me more time and effort than normal, so they would cost more than a regular render