Colors Gallery, meet RAKYURURUMU
A hobby artist with soft style reminiscent of story books for children, @RAKYURURUMU's gallery has a gentle aethestic that makes one feel at ease! It's filled a enough cozy fantasy artwork that's easy to get lost in! Now let's get lost in this interview!
Get ready to introduce yourself @RAKYURURUMU! What should we know? What's your story?
I've loved drawing since l was in elemetary school. It's one of my important hobbies now! ^0^
二代目プロフィール絵 by RAKYURURUMU
Your art style reminds me of story books I've read as a child! What were the most major influences and inspirations that you've had growing up that pushed to into being an artist? How did this artistic chapter of your life begin?
The influence of the games I've played so far is great.
I've been influenced by game titles such as EarthBound Beginnigs, Pokemon, and The Cruel King and the Great Hero.
クリスマスパーティー★ by RAKYURURUMU
A lot of your art is cute with a lot of light hues, and soft, comforting shapes! In other words, a lot of your art looks nice to cuddle! Is this intentional? What's your artistic process? How did you develop your current style?
When I expressed my own cuteness, it became my current style!!
SNOM(ユキハミ) by RAKYURURUMU
How did you come across Colors Live? What made you join our humble community? What's your favorite thing about it?
When I was looking for 3DS drawing software, I found colors. When I first bought it, I didn't plan to be active. I started activities because I thought I could relax at my own pace here♪
I like it because there are many kind people who can work leisurely!!
ありがとう3DS by RAKYURURUMU
The Colors Team is currently working on securing dev kits for a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Colors Live or a potential Colors Live 2! What sort of feature(s) would you like to see in futureversions of Colors Live?
I want a function that allows me to draw simple and short moving illustrations!!
All of your art looks cuddle-able! But if you had to choose a favorite or two, which would they be and why? What artworks of yours were the most fun, challenging, or interesting to work on? Which ones define you most as an artist?
あまやどり by RAKYURURUMU
プロフィール用イラスト(三代目) by RAKYURURUMU
Who would you say are your favorite artist both on and off Colors Live? How do they inspire you and your current works? What's something they put into their art that you admire most or wish you could replicate?
The artists I respect are @Saicolo, @mochip, and @ohinasan_0173.
I couldn't narrow it down to one person.
Saicolo has drawn a lot of pictures on various ideas, and is very instructive! And the remix works are also amazing!
RAKYURURUMU by Saicolo
I respect mochip for his very detailed and delicate illustrations. I'm not good at drawing shadows, so I study by looking at mochip's works!
らくがき by mochip
Ohinasan_0173's painting is very cute!! All the original characters are cute too! I also learned a lot from the work explaining how to draw!
<3 by ohinasan_0173
In your opinion, what's key to developing an art style or characters that stand out? What should an artist do to stand the test of time?
I think it's important to touch a lot of works and touch a lot of worlds. But I think it's also important to pursue what you like!
What are your goals and plans for the near or far future? How do you plan to adapt to the ever-changing art world we live in?
I don't have a big goal.
My goal is to be able to draw the scenery I imagined in my head as it is.
Even if the times change, I'm going to draw cuteness that I think in myself!
白ウールーと黒ウールー by RAKYURURUMU
What's some advice do you have to offer up and coming artist or just good advice in general? What's a life lesson you've learned that has gotten you through most challenges that you've faced?
Please stick to what you like! I think there are times when it's hard not to see your work. But I think there are some people who are secretly watching!
Even when it was hard, I overcame it by playing my favorite games.
グルーシャつめ by RAKYURURUMU
When you're feeling creative burnout, how do you overcome it? What gets you back in an artistic flow?
In my case, I take a break from activities.
It's hard to draw even though I don't want to. I'm sad when I don't like drawing.
If I want to draw, I will draw a lot!
Nature or nuture? Which is most important to you?
I think it's an effort.
I think being able to work hard is also a talent!
Pokemon! You have a lot of fantastic pokemon fanart in your gallery! Which ones are your favorite? What are your favorite pokemon games and who are the pokemon that you must have in your time now matter what?
My favorite Pokemon illustration is the Raging Bolt illustration!
My favorite Pokémon work is Pokémon: Scarlet and Violet!
My favorite Pokémon are Giratina, Hydreigon, Mimikyu, and Sprigatito!
だは by RAKYURURUMU
Anyone you want to shout-out to? Who in your book, deserves the potential spotlight in the future?
I would like to express my gratitude to those who have seen my work, those who have commented on my work, those who have followed me, and those who have been friends with me!
Thank you very much!!
I think the artists I follow will attract attention! ( But I'm curious, but there are some artists I can't follow)
That wraps up our interview with @RAKYURURUMU! The Colors Team would like to thank you for your time! Check them out and learn more about their story!
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