#mecharune

[mekarunes]

Genichiro, Way of Tomoe

[darksoulszine]

Interview with Mecharune

Today we interview Mecharune! One of our contributors in THE FIRST FLAME.

Q: How did you get into making art and for how long have you been doing it?

I've been drawing since I could hold a pen, and I've gotten serious about it in 2017. Prior to that, they were mere scribbles on blank notes.

And just like others, I got into art as a form of exposure toward literacy and pop culture

 Q: What traditional media or digital program do you prefer to use and why?

I use mechanical pencil and brush pens for traditional media. As for digital medium, I use Photoshop CS6 because it's an industry standard. Other times, I would use Autodesk Sketchbook on my mobile phone for portability purposes. And it's free :)

 Q: Do you mostly make fan art or are there original works you are also passionate about?

I'm currently leaning toward fanart, but they're mainly for practicing and engaging more with the community. I do have several original works in mind, a continuation of my original artbook/album and IPs.

 Q: Is there any artist or art movement that inspires you? Which ones?

Masahiro Ito, Yasushi Suzuki, and Isamu Kamikokuryo are my primary artist

inspirations.

I'm always fond of H.P Lovecraft, dark fantasy and steam punk world. So any creations alike that relives the depiction of these themes had great inuence toward my artwork as well. Namely, Silent Hill, Bloodborne, and Bioshock.

 Q: What would you say to someone who is willing to dedicate their life to art, but doesn’t take that step because of the risks?

If you're passionate about it,

go for it regardless of how long it will take for you to get there. Acknowledging the risks should help you keep an open mind, not tearing down your confidence. Plan ahead, be patient, be determined, and ultimately be creative in tackling challenges.

Q: What do you like about being an artist?

It's the liberation to express yourself and, perhaps, to influence others (e.g.  initiating  conversations).

Q: Show us some of your favorite artworks that you made and tell us why.

"Blissful Redemption"

This is one of my early digital illustration that I created. I like to bring out genre- bending themes into my work. And this art piece marries both mecha and fantasy in certain ways.

“Limits”

This is actually the rst illustration of that year, 2017, when I too started to pick up the motivation in pursuing my artistic journey. It's an original piece inspired by the year Fire Rooster of Chinese Zodiac Calendar, and maybe an original IP in development.

“Yurie - The Last Scholar”

I love everything that From Software has to offer since Armored Core. And Bloodborne by far is my most favourite. I really like the Scholar's Lore for their admiration and unusual harmony they had with the Great Ones. Yurie was my rst Bloodborne fanart that I've managed to create, but also my first time tackling a full body portrait with background.

“Fear the Old Blood”

First art of 2019

Q: Where can we find more of your work? Are there any personal projects you would like to share?

You can follow this curated link: https://linktr.ee/mecharune

In terms of project, I'm currently in the progress of making BB 5th anniversary zine scheduled for 2020 release. Stay tune for more sneak peaks in the future :)

Q: What order did you play the soulsborne games in? Which is your favorite?

DS2, Bloodborne, DS3. +Fav: Bloodborne

Q: When you got eaten by a mimic for the first time, what did you yell out loud?

The Lord’s name in vain.

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