pixivision - Illustration features tagged interview

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!

An interview with Copic Award 2025 winner sushidog - "I think Copic ABS is the perfect art supply for beginners."

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0900

2025 marked the 8th Copic Award, a global contest showcasing artworks from Copic fans all over the world. Of over 4800 submissions, sushidog's illustration Kokoro no CMYK received the prestigious pixiv Award.

sushidog, who was also a finalist for the Copic Award 2022, says she has further refined her Copic ABS (Airbrushing System) technique this year. We interviewed her about her thoughts on the Copic Award and the appeal of Copic ABS!

Behind the scenes with creator Fajyobore! How does she use lighting to its most beautiful effect?

Fri, 30 Jan 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!

This time we interviewed Korean illustrator Fajyobore about the behind-the-scenes of her recent work and her creative progress!

Behind the scenes with creator Okku! What are the most important aspects of her creative mindset?

Fri, 26 Dec 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.

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!

This time we interviewed Korean concept artist Okku about the behind-the-scenes of her recent work and the mindset behind her creative progress!

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.

Why do 3D fashion designers venture into the world of 3D character models? - An interview with Ultimate Yui

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0900

The 3D model category for VRChat continues to boom on BOOTH. And it's not just player avatars that are flying off the shelves! 3D clothes have become so popular that dedicated brands have started to emerge and prosper within the 3D clothing scene.

EXTENSION CLOTHING and MAISON DARC., led by 3D modeler Ultimate Yui, are two of the 3D apparel top brands for VRChat. They work on a wide range of 3D outfits, from cool and realistic clothes to cute and sexy costumes.

Ultimate Yui is set to release her first 3D avatar for VRChat, "LUMINA". Why did a top fashion designer in the VR space decide to take on the challenge of creating an avatar?

We asked Ultimate Yui for her thoughts on the topic.

beatMARIO on the connection between fan-made Touhou Project music and art

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +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.

“Webtoons are often misunderstood in Japan.” - An interview with the President of Red Seven about letting go of conventional ideas and creating manga that breaks the mold.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0900

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.

Creating avatars that are loved worldwide - Do trending designs know no borders?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0900

In BOOTH’s 3D model category, Korean-speaking creators are rapidly gaining prominence, following their Japanese- and English-speaking counterparts. Among them is Jingo, a hugely popular South Korean creator whose avatars are beloved by fans worldwide.

In this interview, we spoke to them about their journey to becoming an avatar creator, their creative process, strategies for achieving international success, and advice for aspiring creators.

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

Jump TOON's editor-in-chief on Shueisha's webtoon strategy - "Trusting in what creators and editors find 'interesting' over market trends."

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0900

Launched in late May this year, Jump TOON marks Shueisha's full-fledged entry into vertical comics, or tate-manga, as they're called on their platform. We spoke with Takanori Asada, the editor-in-chief of Jump TOON, to learn more about Shueisha's challenges in this new space and the kind of talent they're seeking.

Webtoon label Pikalo's vision for creating memorable works - Bringing the passion of solo creators into team-based vertical webtoon production.

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +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

An interview with the KADOKAWA TATESC COMICS editor-in-chief about what people expect from webtoons - While webtoons are great for global expansion, it’s still too early to compare them to traditional manga.

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +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