My favorite illustrator is Wlop from China. Wlop studied information engineering in university. He learned digital art by himself without any foundation or guidance. He spent a lot of time practicing painting, just to express the world he imagined. Because he has always regarded painting as a hobby, his style of work is unrestrained and does not need to cater to other people’s opinions, which means that he can express himself better.
Wlop’s most famous work is Ghost Blade. I like the wild brush strokes and real colors in his works, as well as the magical world he created. I think his illustrations are not very elaborate, but full of personal style, which is the realm I yearn for. I hope I can create works with my own unique style just like him.
ANIM223 - HISTORY OF ANIMATION - FALL 2019 