F.A.Q.

Below are responses to some of the questions I get asked the most. If the answer you are looking for is not included below, hop on over to the Contact page and shoot me message

1. How long have you been drawing?

Well, technically, I’ve drawing since I could hold a drawing implement lol Around the age of 12 I decided I wanted to pursue art as a career and began creating art digitally as well as traditionally.

2. Did you attend college or art school?

I did. I decided when I was about 14 I wanted to attend Columbus College of Art and Design and focused all my efforts toward that goal from that point on. I was fortunate enough to get accepted and spent four years (their curriculum is four years) studying art techniques, art fundamentals, animation, and graphic design before receiving a BFA in Media Studies.

3. Can I get prints or merchandise of your work?

You sure can!

You can purchase prints, sketchbooks, stickers, and more at Kitty's Prints & More on StorEnvy

You can purchase various merchandise (shirts, mugs, cups, bags, and more) at Kitty's Tavern on Society 6

4. What about original artwork?

Not yet! But soon!!

5. Do you take commissions?

Not currently, but I sometimes do on an extremely limited basis. When I do I’ll post an update on the homepage and on my various social media pages.

6. What about artwork requests?

Sorry. I do not. You can always send me ideas for things you’d like to see me draw/paint/etc but please realize that I might make them and I might not. As long as you’re okay with that, go ahead and send me any ideas you have.

7. Can I make a costume/cosplay based on one of your designs?

Absolutely! I would be totally flattered if liked any of my original or fandom inspired designs enough to use it that way. Please remember to let people know that it where you got the inspiration and I would love to see how it turns out.

8. Could you do a review/tutorial of this product/technique?

Honestly, it depends. For tutorials, I am willing to share how I make pretty much anything so please feel free to contact me to ask.

For reviews, if it’s something I own, I can definitely do one, just let me know. If it’s not something I already have, please let me know that you are interested in my thoughts on it and I’ll see what I can do. Either way, please shoot me a message

9. Any advice for beginning artists?

The same advice I have for any and all creatives. A.B.C. Always Be Creating. Seriously, whatever your medium for expression try to always make time for it. Even if you have to take a break actively creating for awhile. For example, I took an almost two year hiatus from creating visual arts because of life events, but I was still coming up with and writing down ideas for when I could get to them.

Also, realize that not every piece you create will live up to expectations. That’s just part of the process of learning and growing. Speaking of growing, don’t feel forced into one medium. Art is about experimenting and adaptation. Try out as many different mediums as you want until you find what makes you happy at that time. I added “at that time” because that “what makes you happy” is a fluid concept

And lastly, do not compare your works or your progress to others. You are not in a race. It’s not a competition. Set goals based on your skills and progress. Otherwise, you’ll always end up disappointed.

Ok, I think that’s enough. Moving on…

10. What media do you use to create your art?

All kinds! Seriously, I am an extremely varied artist and bounce around a lot lol I currently tend to classify myself as a “mixed media” artist.

11. What do you use to create your art?

Whoa, boy! I get this one a lot and I use a lot of different tools and supplies. Therefore, this question has a very long answer.

FYI, if you’re not interested this is the last question so there’s no reason to keep scrolling

Digital Pieces:

As far as hardware, I use my Windows PC (mostly my Asus 6 core with 8 gbs of ram and a Huion KAMVAS GT-156HC V2), my Windows Tablet (Lenovo Thinkpad 2 with Wacom Digitizer), and my iPad (2018 model with Apple Pencil (1st Gen).

As far as programs…

Sketching – Sketchbook Pro (Windows/iPad), Procreate App (iPad)

Linework – Clip Studio Paint (Windows/iPad)

Coloring/Digital Painting – Photoshop/Illustrator (Windows), Sketchbook Pro (Windows/iPad), Procreate (iPad)

Reference – I sometimes use Poser or DAZ Studio along with modified versions of DAZ’s Victoria figures to create pose references (Windows PC)

Traditional Pieces:

Graphite Pencils – Standard Mechanical Pencil (lead size .5mm), Staedtler Mars Lumograph (tin of 12, 6B-4H)

Inks – Micron Pens (sizes .15mm-1mm plus brush tips), Pilot Pocket Brush Pen (Soft and Hard), random fountain pens

Brush Pens – Arteza Real Brush Pens (<3 these!), Tombow Dual Brush Pens (particularly their Portrait, Pastel, and Galaxy colors), Kuretake ZIG Real Brush Pens, Ohuhu Dual Tip Marker Pens

Colored Pencils – Prismacolor Premier, Col-Erase, and Verithin (I’m a bit of a Prismacolor snob when it comes to colored pencils. There are a ton of great brands out there though

Watercolor Pencils (A bit of a vice of mine so I have a lot hehe) – Prismacolor Premier (Now labeled as “Water-Soluable” instead of Watercolor for some reason…), Arteza Expert Watercolor Pencils (Some of the best I’ve found for the price!), Derwent Watercolour Pencils,Master’s Touch Watercolor Pencils (Hobby Lobby brand), Prima Marketing Watercolor Pencils (tins of 12, not the best as far as watercolor but beautiful colors!)

Watercolor Paints – Daniel Smith, Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle (I have the 12 tube set), Kuretake Gansai Tambi (Japenese so they are little different than “regular” watercolors), Arteza Expert Watercolors (36 pan set), Prima Marketing Watercolor Confections (palette with 12 color half pans), Jane Davenport Mixed Media Petite Palettes (I use the Neutrals a lot)

Markers (another vice…) – Chameleon Pens (I absolutely adore these!), Prismacolor Premier (brush and chisel tips), Winsor & Newton Promarkers/Brushmarkers, BIC Marking (fine tip, regular and metallic), Ohuhu Brush Markers (48 marker set), Sharpies, COPIC

Acrylic Paints – Liquitex Basics (painting and airbrushing), Craft Paints (FolkArt, DecoArt, etc)

Brushes – Pentel Aquash Water Brushes, Arteza Premium Water Brushes, Creative Inspirations Dura-Handle Brushes (short handle, round and flat), Royal & Langnickel Value Pack sets

Papers – Canson XL (mixed media and watercolor), Strathmore Bristol/Ready-Cut Watercolor (hot and cold press), Arches Watercolor (hot and cold press_, Savoir Faire Fabriano Studio Watercolor (hot press), Hammermill Color

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I think that’s everything. I am always trying out new supplies though so I will try to remember to update the list as I find new items I love to use!