Erik Gist
San Diego
Horror illustrator and teacher at the Watts Atelier
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added comment inErik and Meadow Gist AMA - Illustration & Fine Art
Hello and thank you both for being here. Why is that even today illustration is not taken as serious as fine arts even if it also takes a lot of hard work?
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It's all about the Benjamin's. Money equates to value, as illustrations start to fetch the same prices as "fine art" that perceived gap is closing. Artist's like Norman Rockwell are finally being seen as the master's that they were, others will follow.
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Erik, have you ever used Stan as a nude model? Will you ever use Stan as a nude model in the future? Will it be posted on Proko.com?
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I only draw Stan nude from my imagination, and those are just for me.
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I am trying to differentiate myself from my peers, do you recommend any good books on rendering technique for drawing and painting?
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All the Loomis books. "Don't worry about being different, be good, these days that's different enough" John Asaro
Hi Erik and Meadow, I am a big fan of your art and the Watt's Atelier online lessons.
How should someone learn to draw to a professional standard when time is a limiting factor as they are full-time employed in something unrelated to art? - I spend 10-20 hours a week still on art so time management isn't the issue.
Also, If knowing that I am doing the right type of learning is the problem, would mentoring be the only way to ensure you are learning the right thing?
PS. Kristian or whoever reads this question is a bae!
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What she said, she's very smart
Can you share your best habits from your art practice that helped you get to where you are today?
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Being able to repeat apparently mundane exercises over and over. I love the saying "Don't do it until you get it right, do it until you can't get it wrong"
