pixivision - Illustration features tagged illustrator interviews

Behind the scenes with illustrator Myabit! How does she use light and character design to captivate her viewers?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0900

On Artist's Spotlight, we interview artists around the globe who are active on pixiv to shed light on their work and how they create their illustrations.

These interviews often discuss topics related to the business of illustration, such as how to take your skills to the next level as a creator and things to keep in mind as a professional, making them a valuable source for both aspiring and professional illustrators.

This time we interviewed Korean illustrator Myabit about the behind-the-scenes of her recent works and what she does to make her characters believable!

Behind the scenes with illustrator kiri! How does she add realism to her works?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0900

On Artist's Spotlight, we interview artists around the globe who are active on pixiv to shed light on their work and how they create their illustrations.

This time we interviewed Korean illustrator and character designer kiri about the behind-the-scenes of her recent works and what she considers especially important when creating an original illustration!

Behind the scenes with illustrator Kerno! How does he create compelling concepts?

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0900

On Artist's Spotlight, we interview artists around the globe who are active on pixiv to shed light on their work and how they create their illustrations.

This time we interviewed Korea-based illustrator Kerno about the behind-the-scenes of his recent work, how he creates interesting illustration concepts, and how he learns!

Behind the scenes with illustrator Fuwari! How does he draw his cute characters?

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0900

On Artist's Spotlight, we interview artists around the globe who are active on pixiv to shed light on their work and how they create their illustrations.

For this feature, we spoke to Fuwari, a freelance illustrator based in South Korea. We talked about the behind-the-scenes of one of his recent artworks, his approach to drawing cute characters, and how he builds his brand as a creator.

Behind the scenes with illustrator SAYA! How does she bring her captivating original characters to life?

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0900

On Artist's Spotlight, we interview artists around the globe who are active on pixiv to shed light on their work and how they create their illustrations.

For this feature, we spoke to SAYA, a Korea-based freelance illustrator whose original character Chiyori has charmed so many fans!

We asked SAYA about everything from the process behind her recent works to her secrets for creating captivating characters.

[Artist’s Spotlight] Manipulating light and color to create ethereal worlds! An interview with concept designer and illustrator Airi Pan

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0900

Welcome to Artist’s Spotlight, an ongoing series on pixiv’s official YouTube account! On Artist’s Spotlight, we interview artists around the globe who are active on pixiv to shed light on their work and how they create their illustrations. These interviews often discuss topics related to the business of illustration, such as how to take your skills to the next level as a creator and things to keep in mind as a professional, making them a valuable source for both aspiring and professional illustrators.

For this feature, we spoke to Airi Pan, a Los Angeles-based concept designer and illustrator who has worked with top clients such as Netflix, Blizzard, and Pixar. This article contains excerpts from our interview, some snippets that didn’t make it into the video, and showcases some examples of her work!

For the full interview, check out the video linked at the end of the article!

An interview with past contestants of the pixiv High Schoolers Illustration Contest, plus an overview of each award!

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0900

Another year, another edition of the pixiv High Schoolers Illustration Contest! It’s not uncommon for the contest to receive over 1,200 entries nowadays, making it one of the most highly anticipated competitions in the illustration industry.

In today’s article, we will be interviewing three past award winners as well as providing a general overview of the pixiv High Schoolers Illustration Contest. Let’s dive in!

Interview with MoKa, the Grand Prize winner of the pixiv High Schoolers Illustration Contest 2024 - “I pour everything, including my uncertainties, into my art, and it doesn’t need to be perfect.”

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0900

[DrawTube] Character illustrations with a glass-like texture! An in-depth look at Taiwanese artist Ahoi’s drawing process

Fri, 23 May 2025 19:00:00 +0900

Discover the latest developments in the Taiwanese illustration world! A sneak peek at three exclusive interviews from ARTISTS IN TAIWAN 2025, the all-new pixiv-produced art book

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0900

ARTISTS IN TAIWAN 2025, an art book featuring works by 76 illustrators and manga artists from Taiwan, officially hit stores in Taiwan on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025! The collection, which is published by Gaea Books and edited by pixiv, will be available for preorder in Japan via pixiv’s official BOOTH shop starting March 27th, 2025.

Copic Award 2024 winner Yopo continues their quest for new gradients - "I use flashcards to jot down my color gradient combinations."

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0900

The winners of the Copic Award 2024, a global contest showcasing artworks created with Copic markers, have been announced. Of over 3600 submissions from 70 countries, Yopo’s illustration Narikake no Watashitachi received the prestigious pixiv Award.

Having discovered Copic markers in elementary school, Yopo has been creating Copic illustrations for nearly 20 years. In an era dominated by digital art, why do they remain committed to Copic markers? We spoke with Yopo about the appeal of Copics and their techniques.

Illustrator Momoco's shares her creative approach and vision for the future - "The anime adaption of Alya inspired me to practice drawing faces from different angles."

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0900

An In-Depth Interview on Shigure Ui's Solo Exhibition "Ame wo Taguru" - "VTuber Shigure Ui is one of my works."

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0900

Shigure Ui, a multifaceted talent active as both an illustrator and VTuber, is holding her solo exhibition Ame wo Taguru (Handling the Rain) at Roppongi Hills Cafe/Space until Sunday, September 22nd.

Mangaka Reiji Miyajima’s key principles for creating compelling characters - It’s what’s on the inside that determines the outside.

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0900

Interview with Umi, the grand prize winner of the pixiv High Schoolers Illustration Contest 2023 - “I just want to be me without putting too much pressure on myself.”

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0900

Illustrator MON straddles the line between eeriness and beauty with their art - "I love it when my art creeps people out."

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +0900

New Zealander artist Yueko’s journey to becoming a full-time illustrator - On utilizing social media, getting commissions, and more

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0900

New Zealander illustrator Yueko embarked on her illustration journey at age seven when she first began posting her drawings on social media. Before she finished university, she had made the decision to dedicate herself to her art full-time. In this interview, she reflected upon her artist journey and told us about the ways she utilizes social media as a full-time illustrator, how she receives commissions, and more.

Illustrator Kanda Done’s relentless pursuit of cuteness - If something feels “off,” it needs to go.

Fri, 17 May 2024 19:00:00 +0900

How do you deal with feelings of “not being good enough” when comparing yourself to other artists? - An interview with Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night’s original character designer popman3580 and in-anime illustration drafter Hamunezuko

Sun, 05 May 2024 18:00:00 +0900

How illustrator Houkiboshi draws female characters - Depicting the beauty in softness.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0900

Illustrator Houkiboshi, known for her female characters whose delicate beauty is evident in every detail, will be holding her first solo exhibition, Secret·Angel, until Monday, May 6th, 2024 at pixiv WAEN GALLERY in Omotesando! The exhibition will mainly feature never-before-seen illustrations created especially for the event, as well as drawings of Houkiboshi’s original character, Momoko-chan.