Mary Joy Cardaño
“I love using vibrant colours and experimenting with techniques and concepts,” says Joy, who uses art to connect with people. “I’m inspired by other artists, nature, music, anime and fashion (honestly everything!).”
1 CHEMICAL
“I wanted to play around with different vibrant colours and this was the result of that. I added effects to make it glow and give it more flow.”
2 ISOLATION
“This represents overthinking and being stuck with that sad feeling. Making this made that intense feeling mellow a bit. Looking at this now makes me feel serene.”
3 FASHION STUDIES
“Drawing my characters with cute clothing makes me really happy. Also, doing the concept behind the kasaobake is fun and makes me want to make more yokaiinspired art.”
4 GHIBLI REDRAW (KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE)
“This is one of my go-to movies when I get an art block. And the line ‘Stop trying… pretty soon, you’ll be flying again…’ by Ursula just makes you feel reassured.”