I’m Crystal Kung. A junior in college.
I major in 3D animation.
During my animation projects, I discovered that character design was more interesting to me.
As my work gained exposure, I received more invitations.
Most of my projects involve designing characters,
and stickers or covers of paperback novels, etc.
I want to show warm feelings in my work.
So my themes mostly involve people, small animals and couples.
And I try to use yellowish, off-yellow and warm colors.
I like to draw people, and most of my inspiration comes from people-watching.
During long breaks, I always take trips to places like Tibet or Xinjiang.
Because different environments inspire me in different ways.
Most of the time I’m tired when getting home
Sometimes I won’t be back for days because of schoolwork.
But no matter how busy I am, I will draw at the computer.
I’d feel weird if I don’t draw, even for a day.
My works are all done on the computer.
But I still enjoy sketching with a pen.
That’s how I warm-up, and how I relieve stress.
I like to draw portraits. First I decide one's pose and shape.
Then I’ll make a sketch on the computer and apply colors.
After coloring, I’d do some light adjustments.
I began to draw on computer in high school, before that I doodled in textbooks.
I never had professional training.
But with computer drawing, I'm able to create complete artworks with little cost.
Because you don’t have to buy expensive paper or drawing tools. Drawing became easy and convenient.
So I’ve been using computers to draw ever since.
For this piece, titled “True Romance”, I drew it after watching the “Citizens!” music video.
It was meant to be just a quick sketch, so I only spent ten minutes or so.
I never thought I’d get such an overwhelming response on it.
Someone told me he really liked the picture and it encouraged him to profess his love.
And another person said he wanted to print it out for his wife.
I was pretty happy because people are touched by my work. To me, this is the most important thing.
I don’t think my drawing skills come from talent; they come from my hard work.
I am simply more persistent and ambitious than others.
I can focus on one thing for a long time without giving up.
I’m a young, anxious artist who doesn’t know what to do with her life yet.
I always tell myself “You’re only 20, you should do whatever you want to do."
Because now is the time when you’re least afraid of failure.
Go out and experience the world, do more things and meet more people.
I hope my artwork can be mature and unique, and appreciated by a wider audience.
Not just by people in Taiwan, but people from all over the world.
I want to meet other creative artists, and work with different people.
I really don’t know what I’d do if I can’t draw, because drawing is simply too important to me.
Drawing is already an inseparable part of my life.