[DrawTube] Character illustrations with a glass-like texture! An in-depth look at Taiwanese artist Ahoi’s drawing process
Welcome to DrawTube, an ongoing series on pixiv’s official YouTube account!
On DrawTube, we feature artists from around the world and shed light on their work as well as their illustration and thought process. These interviews are also accompanied by time-lapses of the featured artist’s drawing process, making them a valuable source for both aspiring and professional illustrators.
In this feature, we spoke to Ahoi, a Taiwanese artist known for her signature glass-like art style. The following is an excerpt from our interview. For the full interview, check out the videos linked at the end of the article!
The completed illustration featured in this DrawTube video:
I build my compositions around the elements I find most attractive
── What does your typical drawing process look like?

── How do you come up with themes and compositions?

── What do you pay special attention to when drawing?

── Has your art style evolved over time? If so, how has it changed and why?

── Have you ever faced any major challenges or setbacks in your career? How did you overcome them?

It might be challenging at first, and I may struggle with things I’m not good at, but those challenges help me identify what I need to improve. Then, I might take specific courses or draw inspiration from other artists’ work to find a way forward.
── What are the key features or selling points of your work?

I think it’s important for my work to include elements that I personally like, as it helps keep me motivated over the long term.