I am very excited about featuring her as I owe her everything when it comes to art. I had never heard of digital art before when I ran across her deviantART page around a year ago while looking for funny Bleach pictures and comics. Some of you probably remember me fussing and laughing over it for a long time -- I STILL laugh at them.
Anyway, while searching for more comics in her inventory, I stumbled across her paintings. I could not for the life of me figure out how she scanned them XD While it took about a year for me to actually research digital painting (thanks to college), it stuck with me. Then, finally, three months ago I bought my dear Adesso tablet and began the quest of a digital artist. But I owe it all to Bernice.
So, without further ado, here is the painting that got me so curious:
Her art is more than just beautiful, however. It has mythological and symbolic meaning. Almost every one of her pieces has some kind of story or myth driving the concept. She's able to take Bleach fanart and give it cultural significance, which is not something 95% of artists can say.
Goats have played a serious role in Aztec myth, including one story where a Monkey tricks a Jaguar into saving a Goat... only later to have the Jaguar willingly marry the Goat as well.
From Bernice:
How did you get started as an artist?
- I started to draw when I was only 2 years old. It never occurred to me that I wanted to be anything else but an artist. My "professional" career took off when I was about 16, and private commissions as well as shadowing in some professional studios were the norm.What usually inspires you?
- I find that culture, and humor are the main two drives. Hence, I dabble in many styles and learn them form the "masters" of the field, as well as venture to do my own- sometime whimsical- concepts as well. I think I derive a lot of inspiration from everything- if it makes my mind work, then chances are I'll get and idea I want to play off of.
- I find that culture, and humor are the main two drives. Hence, I dabble in many styles and learn them form the "masters" of the field, as well as venture to do my own- sometime whimsical- concepts as well. I think I derive a lot of inspiration from everything- if it makes my mind work, then chances are I'll get and idea I want to play off of.
What advice can you give to beginners?
- Beginners need to balance a good concept of learning the fundamentals of art, finding their own style, and lots of practice. As with everything, you need to learn the basics from the master to have that foundation, you need to have your own self expression so you are not stuck with "copying", and practice makes the hand steady and perfect!
- Beginners need to balance a good concept of learning the fundamentals of art, finding their own style, and lots of practice. As with everything, you need to learn the basics from the master to have that foundation, you need to have your own self expression so you are not stuck with "copying", and practice makes the hand steady and perfect!
One million thanks to Bernice for everything! Support this amazing artist by visiting her deviantART gallery and purchasing some of her amazing prints!
EXTRA: My friends may remember this picture that she drew that I love so much
A few of her hysterical comics... You will have to click to view full size!
Who says fanart can't have substance???
*All artwork is ©Bernice Gordon (tarkheki.deviantart.com) and was used with permission from the artist. Unauthorized use of artwork is punishable by law*
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