I draw on 14pt coated cardstock paper that I order from my local print shop as blank cards. It's thick, super smooth, and handles blending beautifully. It's easily the best paper I've worked with for acrylic markers.  I've also tried some sketch pads made specifically for markers, and those perform well too. In contrast, regular sketch pads and textured paper haven't given me good results.

For Colour Theory: Color and Light by James Gurney

For Anatomy: Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form

For Life Drawing: Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators

For Composition: Framed Ink: Drawing and Composition

For Perspective: How to Draw by Scott Robertson

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I went to Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada, for their renowned animation program. It's a really intense, hands-on, animation production-focused program. I chose animation over illustration because, in Canada, the animation industry provides well-paid and stable jobs. It's a good path if you're either really into animation or want to work in the arts but also want a nice, stable income.

I think my art style is a combination of my natural design instincts and the different influences I've picked up over the years. Japanese traditional woodblock art and Impressionism have had the biggest impact on my work. Higashiyama Kaii's landscape paintings are a huge source of inspiration for me, and I love the graphic novel work of Manuele Fior and Kerascoët.

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I love visiting art museums and galleries whenever I'm in a new city. Seeing art in person just hits differently, and I’ve found that every time I visit a few exhibitions, my own work shifts in a slightly better direction.