Artist: Oliver White
Writer: Keira Sarmiento
Editor: Nathan Turnbeaugh
Oliver White, a sophomore, drew inspiration for his exciting piece, “Black Flash,” from one of his favorite manga series and TV shows: Jujutsu Kaisen. A fan of this show may be able to recognize the character (Yuta Okkotsu), and maybe even the specific scene that White is depicting with the piece.
The piece was first drawn traditionally but was then converted to digital. “I really wanted to challenge myself and push the boundaries of my drawing abilities,” White said. For example, he attempted a technique where he blocked out the basic shapes of the background and then blurred it, which saved time while still providing a finished look. He says the message of his art is not in the drawing itself, but rather in the process of creating. He is amazed at how artists use digital tools to create something truly beautiful, and wanted to learn for himself.
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