Dedication; artemna

~News & Announcements~

Hey kids, just reminding you about a couple of things ;]
~I'm on vacation ! From today July 20th, to July 25th I'll be away from home :D I'll be checking my Etsy conversations, tweets and emails very often so don't despair :'D
~I won another giveaway :D Yeah, just rubbing in on your face. I won spontaneousdots' first giveaway so someone should buy a hedgie love necklace so we can be necklace twinsies lawl
~Ad spots for August are still open ! 2 left for only $5 each ! There's also a yearly one for $30 so hurry and get them ;]
~Don't forget to follow the blog ! There will be an awesome giveaway when I get 200 followers so shout this out and tweet for me yeah ? Haha ♥

~Dedication; artemna~

During my daily Etsy browsings one day, I met this lovely lady, artemna ! She sells her self published comics and awesome prints you should check out. I got her "Boobage" comic and it's pretty awesome and fun ! Have fun reading this and visit Monica's shop to get your own Boobage ;P
When did you start drawing?
I've been drawing since I was little, but I specifically remember starting to draw comics when I was seven. I was obsessed with Garfield and Calvin & Hobbes, so I tried over and over to draw their characters and mimic their panel layouts. When I got older, I read more manga and attempted to mimic that, creating an 80-page comic starring my friends and I in high school.
Any classes you ever took?
I took art classes in middle school and high school, and then my senior year in high school I spent half the day at normal high school and the other half at an art school. In college, I majored in digital arts and animation.
When and why did you decided to start your Etsy shop?
I started my Etsy store in September of 2007. I forget how exactly I found the site, but it was so magical! I love handmade, individual clothes and art so this was heaven. I was thrilled that it was a place I could participate in and sell my comics and art alongside others.
Where do you get the inspiration for your comics from? Have you ever thought about publishing with a major label?
All over the place -- friends, family, memories, past experiences. Things I'd like to do, or things I've dreamed of doing. Luckily, I was blessed with a furtive imagination at a young age! Publishing with a major label, yup! I think that'd be a great opportunity. It would give me a break on the publishing/distribution/invoicing side.
Do you have any advice for aspiring cartoonists/illustrators and Etsy sellers in general?
Never, ever give up! In any single day you'll probably get inspired once and discouraged ten times. But ignore the negative thoughts, and keep doing your thing! The fact that you're doing it makes it worth doing. :)

Isn't she an amazing person ? Her comics and artwork are truly amazing, and she's got a little surprise for you ! Mention this interview at checkout and get 15% off any item from her shop ! Awesome isn't it ? Make sure to drop by and get one of her comics ! Hope you enjoyed this ;]

Mesha♥