1.) Introduce yourself! What kind of art do you make?

I'm Gabby and I typically draw original characters! Since 2021, I have been active in the Toontown fandom and have made fan characters and I often update a fan webcomic revolving around my fan ocs and the stories I've cooked up for them.

2.) How long have you been making art?

Oof! I want to say... for as long as I can remember? I've been drawing and coming with ocs & stories for years, but I only started sharing my art online since I was 17 years old. I think I improved quite a bit since then.

3.) How many hours do you spend for each piece?

It honestly depends on: my mood and what's happening outside of making art. My job and sometimes personal issues can hinder that. When everything's fine, it can take up either a couple of hours or a few days, depending on what I'm doing exactly.

4.) Do you prefer taking your time or do you like to quickly move on to the next thing?

It depends how I feel about what I am currently working on. If I feel like I've made significant progress on a piece, I can easily work on something else in the meantime. I end up working on two pieces around the same time frame.

5.) When do you decide a piece is finished?

When it feels like I can't do anything else without overdoing it.

6.) What part of the creation process do you enjoy the most?

Everything about it, really. You know those art memes where a person dreads working on any part of the art-making progress (lineart, coloring, rendering, etc.)? I don't really get that, I happen to enjoy when I move on to the next step.

7.) What part of the creation process do you dislike the most?

I can't say I dislike any part of the progress.

8.) Do you have a designated workstation or do you just work wherever?

I often do digital art, so I work where desktop and tablet are.

9.) Do you monetize you work or is it purely a hobby?

Its a hobby at this point, but I'd like to do commissions one of these days.

10.) Where do you share your work? On social media or a personal websites? Do you keep to yourself and close friends?

I tend to share on my socials or on discord. Slowly but surely I'll get my art gallery on my website done and up... someday.

11.) What's an aspect of your art you enjoy?

The fact that I can create whole worlds and personalities that people ending up loving and caring about.

12.) What are things you would like to improve on?

Many things, to be honest. Anatomy, rendering, doing more backgrounds...

13.) Are you self-taught or had formal education?

I'm mainly self taught, but I went to art school.

14.) Do you research about old techniques or stick to newer ones?

I try to learn the basic principles of art and learn about whatever technique interests me.

15.) What do you value more, experimentation or mastery?

I think there's value to both mindsets. There's always room for improvement and for deviation.

16.) Do you practice drawing from the wrist? What other art techniques to you practice?

I do try to use my whole arm while drawing.

17.) How frequently do you do studies?

Not as often as I would like to.

18.) Do you understand color theory? How'd you learn or do you want to?

I like to think I have a basic understanding of it. I try to actively think about color and values when I work.

19.) Favorite color(s)?

Many colors but mainly shades of blue :D.

20.) Are there colors you avoid? Do you think ugly colors exists?

Nope. There's no such thing as ugly colors to me.

21.) Can you do perspective?

I can do prespective somewhat, but I could always do better. I luckily have a Dad who studied interior architecture, mastered perspective, and can help.

22.) Do you like doing lineart? How do you go about it?

I like doing lineart. I enjoy when a piece comes together. For me, it helps when the sketch feels complete and I can properly move on. Experimenting with line width can make all the difference.

23.) Do you have multiple unfinished projects? Will you ever get to finishing them?

I have an animated project that I halted on since I joined the Toontown fandom and working on my fan comic. I'm glad that I got the storyboard thumbnails and character designs done already.

24.) How do you start a new piece? Do you have a plan or just figure it along the way?

It depends on what I want to do.

25.) How do you handle art block?

I almost never have artblock, but when I do, I usually either do anything else OR just doodle anything without thought.

26.) Do you listen to music or watch something while working?

Indeed I do! I often listen to whatever music I want (it could litterally be anything.) I rarely listen to pocasts and all that.

27.) When are you most motivated to create? In the morning or evening? Rainy or sunny?

Whenever, at any time. I don't think there was ever a time where I DIDN'T want to create, even on my lazy days.

28.) Are your sketchbooks messy or aesthetically pleasing?

Thery're messy and full of pen scribbles that only I can make out.

29.) Do you like showing sketchbooks to others?

Not really. I struggle to explain what I'm doing to those who happen to glance at my sketchbook.

30.) Do you have any art friends? IRL or online?

I like to think that nearly every person I befriend in the Toontown fandom is an art friend.

31.) Do you collaborate frequently with your friends? Is there something you'd like to work on together?

Not often. I have worked on a zine, two different collabs, a secret santa gift, and a couple art trades at different points in time.

32.) Have you created art to gift to others? How do feel about parting away from your work?

It is my pleasure to give art away. That's why I joined artfight! Real fun stuff.

33.) Have you drawn for someone else? Like commissions or requests? Did you enjoy it?

As I stated already, I have done trades before. I haven't done requests, however. I did enjoy doing art trades.

34.) How's your posture?

Could be better.

35.) Have you ever been injured making art?

Surprisingly, no. I take breaks often.

36.) What's a medium of art you've wanted to try / currently attempting?

Watercolor.

37.) Do you prefer stylized or realistic art?

Stylized. Especially where there's lots of shapes.

38.) Do you like hyper-realistic art?

I can appreciate it, but I think too many non-artsy people hype it too much. I never see those people hype up Alex Ross' art, however. I guess its because his works are often about superheroes.

39.) Do you like abstract art?

I like it fine.

40.) How do you feel about fine art?

I'm alright with it. I appereciate it.

41.) How do you feel about outsider art? Do you think you fall in that category?

I don't think I'm familiar with that.

42.) Do you follow art trends?

Most of them tend to not interest me at all, so no.

43.) Do you think your art is influenced by what's currently popular?

No. A lot of my interests tend be niche within the people I surround with.

44.) Do you compare yourself with others? Does it affect you negatively?

No. I actively avoid doing this.

45.) Your controversial art take?

I... Don't know what would be considered a controversial art take.

46.) Art related pet peeves?

I can't say that I have any??

47.) Who or what are your inspirations?

Too many to count, if I have to be honest. A couple of things I can name is: superhero comics & cartoons, & retro cartoons.

48.) What's an art piece / artist you wished got more attention?

I think more people should look at Ann Telnaes' works. I don't see many political cartoons with an appealing art style. I think her formerly being an animator at Disney helps.

49.) Have you touch grass recently? Do you go out frequently or do you spend most of your time indoors?

Not reccently.

50.) Do you create art daily?

Sure, even if its a small, crude doodle.

51.) Do you take breaks from creating? How frequently?

I certainly do, especially when I have no ideas.

52.) Do you set deadline for your work?

Sometimes, yes. Especially for things like my webcomic.

53.) Do you archive your work? Do you keep old pieces?

I guess my art posted on tumblr and bluesky count as that... for now.

54.) Are you embarrassed of your old work? Or are you indifferent by it?

I don't really have an opinion on my older works. I certainly see the mistakes I've done and I try to improve upon that.

55.) Do you seek out for criticism? How do you handle feedback?

I don't seek it out, but I welcome it.

56.) Are you harsh on your own work? Or do you love your work despite all it's flaws?

I'd say I have a healthy view of my work. I know I could always do better. But for now, I look at my work fondly.

57.) Do you get compliments frequently? How do feel about them?

I do get compliments but not often. I quite enjoy it.

58.) How do feel about the rise of generative AI? Do you use it for getting ideas or references?

I don't like it. That's all. I don't use it because I have no use for it at all.

59.) How do feel about tracing? What about tracing 3d models to streamline art process?

I think tracing to an extent can be useful as a means of learning.

60.) Drop you art resources!

Don't have any :P

61.) Do you prefer making fanart or original content?

I used to exculsively do original art but I mainly do fanart and fan ocs these days. I like working on both.

62.) Do you think original content are more creative than fanart?

It doesn't really matter, to be honest. So long as you are happy with what you make.

63.) Do you strive for originality?

As long as it isn't a beat-by-beat copy of something.

64.) Do you draw from imagination or heavily rely on references?

A mix of both.

65.) Do you think using references is a crutch?

No.

66.) Do you like to make mood boards or scroll through Pinterest?

Sometimes.

67.) Does your work have a story behind them or do you just make things that you think look neat?

Absolutely! Especially I put in way too much effort with my ocs.

68.) Do you think art should have a purpose?

No... not really.

69.) Favorite aesthetic?

Midcentury sci-fi, classic marvel & DC comics, 2000's cartoons... just to name a few.

70.) Do you have a muse or a theme you fall back to?

Not necessarily.

71.) If you could eat you art, what would it taste like?

Coffee with coffee cake on the side?? Idk, man.

72.) If your work suddenly became sentient, would it adore or hate you?

Probably be wary of me.

73.) Based on previous question, can you win in a fist fight against it?

Depending on which of my characters I'm dealing with, I'd probably get my ass kicked.

74.) Is your art style consistent? Do you prefer making a wide variety of art?

I try to be. I like to think I'm consistent.

75.) Do you revisit old concepts or sketches? Do you touch em up or leave them as is?

I've been meaning to revist original story ocs, or redraw old toontown drawing I did a couple years ago.

76.) Do you believe in talent or is it all skill?

It's definitely all skill

77.) What's your favorite thing to draw / make? Do you prefer making living things or still life?

I enjoy drawing dynamic poses, scenes, character interaction and whatnot.

78.) Do you create your art with a specific audience in mind? Who?

I create for myself but the positive reception I get inspires me to continue to make art and to make others happy.

79.) How do you feel about people taking inspiration from work? Do you think art style theft is real?

I don't think artstyle theft is a thing in the way most people think. It's fine to to try to emulate certain styles you like so a long you aren't straight up copying art and passing it off as your own.

80.) Do you participate in art conventions? Do you sell your work or support everyone else?

Maybe I could one day. I never really thought about it.

81.) Are your art materials expensive? Do you hoard any tools?

I guess my drawing tablet is expensive.

82.) Do you organize you supplies and tools systematically?

Since I do digital art, I try to store my resources in a neat way.

83.) Do you clean up after a project? Or do you just leave everything lying around till you need the space?

I often remove resources I no longer need (with some exceptions).

84.) Do you have a ritual before you start creating? Do you have a drink or some snacks?

No. Unless I have other tasks I need to be done.

85.) How do you feel about censorship in art? Where do you draw the line for inappropriate art?

I can't say for sure. People have their own ideas of what constitutes as "inappropriate art" and it isn't right to impose that onto others. It never goes well. The only thing is that you are mindful of what you share, especially in private servers.

86.) Do you censor your own art? Do you feel like you leave out details for it be socially accepted?

I don't think I ever had to do that.

87.) Do you feel intimated with starting a new projects?

I can't say that I had.

88.) Are you scared of your art regressing? Do you think it's even possible to get worst at art?

Honestly yes. In my case, my art tends to suffer when in distress or if it begins to feel like a chore.

89.) Do you frequently make compromises for your work? Does your art come out the way you envision them?

I don't think too hard about that.

90.) How well do you manage your mistakes? Do you stress about them?

I try to do my best and deal things with a sense of calm.

91.) Do you make lists of things you'd like to make? Do you actual commit to them?

Nope. I honestly don't need a list.

92.) What is your ultimate goal of your work? Like, is to tell a story, connect with others, or just to enjoy the process?

To tell stories, mainly. If someone gets enjoyment from the things I make, then I have accomplished my goal.

93.) What's something you've recently worked on that you're really proud of?

My toontown webcomic.

94.) Do you have any dream projects? Have you started on them?

Since I studied animation, I've had the idea to perhaps work on a web series starring my original story ocs. For now, I'm content with comics.

95.) Would you prefer unlimited money or unlimited time to make your projects?

If I were to undertake on my animation ideas, money. If I were to continue working on my comics, time.

96.) Why do you create art?

Beacuse I can and I like what can do with that.

97.) Are you happy with what you create?

Yes.

98.) Do you think everyone should make art?

Absolutely.

99.) What's advice you'd give to newer artist?

Don't worry about being prefect. Paying attention to how much you gain traction via social media is the ultimate motivation killer, just as much as comparing yourself to others. It is never too late to start making art.

100.) When did you finish this? How'd you feel?

On 3/22/2025. I feel a bit numb but happy.