100 Questions for Artists

Taken from Stupied. Original file is here.
Original Date Published: July 19th, 2026

1.) Introduce yourself! What kind of art do you make?: Hello! I'm Arachne and I draw and paint using both digital and traditional tools.
2.) How long have you been making art?: I've been drawing ever since I was old enough to pick up a pencil.
3.) How many hours do you spend for each piece?: It really depends. On average, I want to say 3 hours. I get severely fatigued and get the urge to quit most pieces that aren't done around the 5 hour mark, and I rarely spend more than 10 hours on anything. I really wish I had more stamina, because I'm always impressed with artists who can work on a single piece for 20+ hours.
4.) Do you prefer taking your time or do you like to quickly move on to the next thing?: I wish I could take my time, but I really don't have that luxury for the most part as a busy adult. I didn't draw nearly as much as I should have when I was younger, so I'm making it up for it now by focusing on quantity.
5.) When do you decide a piece is finished?: When it looks complete *enough*. This can mean something vastly different depending on the piece, but I always cut the cord at some point because you can hypothetically work on a single piece of art for eternity.
6.) What part of the creation process do you enjoy the most?: Everything!!!! I love art!!!
7.) What part of the creation process do you dislike the most?: Everything!!!! Art is so hard!!!
8.) Do you have a designated workstation or do you just work wherever?: I wish I had an art desk at home. For desktop, I have my Cintiq at my computer desk. I don't have room to mount it, so I feel like sometimes my proportions end up looking off because of the angle of the screen. Traditional art at home is made on my My Melody tray. I also make art at work a lot, at the front desk. My iPad goes on top of all three of those previous things. I love the portability, but I don't think I could ever make it my sole tool, at least not with Procreate only.
9.) Do you monetize you work or is it purely a hobby?: It's been my dream since I was a kid to be able to draw for a living... I just don't advertise on my site because this is my personal space to have have fun, relax, and express myself freely. I didn't achieve my dream, but the supplemental income from my art is very much needed. Anyway, I do take commissions and sell merch.
10.) Where do you share your work? On social media or a personal websites? Do you keep to yourself and close friends?: A few choice websites, and here of course.
11.) What's an aspect of your art you enjoy?: How soft it is.
12.) What are things you would like to improve on?: Everything. I guess if I had to narrow it down to just three things, I want to be able to draw men and male bodies better for my own selfish desires, actually learn perspective so I can paint full illustrations and create dynamic poses, and buff my composition skills.
13.) Are you self-taught or had formal education?: Almost completely self-taught. There were no art classes available to me until I was in high school. We did some fundamental exercises of course, but for the most part the teachers let me do my own thing. I do wish I had been able to go to art school, but I had no support and I didn't think I was good enough to get into any of my dream schools anyway. If I could afford it, I'd happily join a class in my area.
14.) Do you research about old techniques or stick to newer ones?: I like learning about any and all techniques.
15.) What do you value more, experimentation or mastery?: I think mastery is more impressive, but experimentation is usually what catches my eye and has an emotional impact on me. I like both.
16.) Do you practice drawing from the arm? What other art techniques to you practice?: Do you mean drawing from the shoulder? I do that yeah. I can't really think of any art techniques I practice off the top of my head... since I have no formal art education, I often work off of pure instinct and vibes.
17.) How frequently do you do studies?: Embarrassingly little. I want to study more, I do. I usually integrate studies into a piece I'm already working on since I'm not afraid to look up lots of references and keep trying until it looks decent enough.
18.) Do you understand color theory? How'd you learn or do you want to?: I understand it yes, but I couldn't write you a guide or anything like that. I just read a lot of tutorials throughout the years. We also learned about color theory in my high school art class.
19.) Favorite color(s)?: Pink, purple. Warm toned colors. My printer is constantly running out of magenta as a result.
20.) Are there colors you avoid? Do you think ugly colors exists?: I almost never use pure black in my art, which is kind of funny considering my real life clothing wardrobe is 90% black. I try to keep my colors bright because I keep printing in mind. All colors have a use and I don't think ugly colors exist personally, but I am definitely drawn to some colors more than others.
21.) Can you do perspective?: I learned one point perspective in high school art class. Am I good at it? No. I wasn't able to get two point perspective down before the class moved on.
22.) Do you like doing lineart? How do you go about it?: I have a love/hate relationship with it. I like doing it when I'm able to work directly from my sketch, because I'm usually way happier with the results that way. Making lineart digitally on a new layer by tracing over a rough sketch tends to bring out the perfectionist in me and stresses me out too much. Plus it comes out much more stiff and ugly. Lineart is not as bad traditionally since the transfer is much quicker and knowing it'll be colored over eases my mind when it doesn't come out looking perfect.
23.) Do you have multiple unfinished projects? Will you ever get to finishing them?: Of course, I have a whole WIP folder from stuff all the way back to my teen years. I don't know if I will ever get back to many of these drawings, but I do think I've gotten a lot better about finishing stuff now.
24.) How do you start a new piece? Do you have a plan or just figure it along the way?: I always need to have a plan, even if it's just a vision in my head. Figuring it out along the way is more for low commitment doodles or experiments.
25.) How do you handle art block?: Just keep drawing. A good art block buster is to try to create something completely different or work with a new medium entirely.
26.) Do you listen to music or watch something while working?: Yes, I do both. I also don't mind drawing in silence though, and sometimes even need it. It's like meditation.
27.) When are you most motivated to create? In the morning or evening? Rainy or sunny?: When my mood is good. I also work better with a light deadline.
28.) Are your sketchbooks messy or aesthetically pleasing?: Some pages are great, others not so much. Since my sketchbooks go with me to most places and I need to be able to carry everything in one bag, they were mostly devoid of color until my bestie gifted me my special 8-in-1 crayon pen. I definitely recommend it, especially if you don't want to carry around a lot of supplies with you all the time!
29.) Do you like showing sketchbooks to others?: Yes, I do share some of my sketchbook pages online. A person in real life flipping though it themselves? Nah. Too personal.
30.) Do you have any art friends? IRL or online?: Yes, both IRL and online!! I surround myself with other women who like to create. It's nourishment for my soul.
31.) Do you collaborate frequently with your friends? Is there something you'd like to work on together?: Not too frequently, actually! I want to collab more!!!
32.) Have you created art to gift to others? How do feel about parting away from your work?: This is almost exclusively what I do now. I draw for others because I enjoy it and it keeps me creating even on days I don't feel like drawing, but also because it is my way of proving to myself that my existence is acceptable. There's only been a couple of instances where I didn't want to part with what I made since the gifts are usually so personal, like a portrait or their favorite character.
33.) Have you drawn for someone else? Like commissions or requests? Did you enjoy it?: I do commissions! I don't do requests anymore. Commissions are tough, but it's really fulfilling when the client loves what you made for them.
34.) How's your posture?: I straightened up when I read this, hahaha. Definitely better now that I lost nearly 2 years of my life in chronic pain partly due to poor posture. I actually want to write a cautionary article about that too, but I'm not sure how to go about it yet. Please don't slouch and get up and stretch regularly!
35.) Have you ever been injured making art?: Sore wrist, forcing me to take a break. Paper cuts. I think the worst was when I sliced myself with my paper cutter, but even that wasn't too bad.
36.) What's a medium of art you've wanted to try / currently attempting?: I really want to expand to making crafts too. I'm especially interested in working with clay and making needlefelt dolls! I also have a set of acrylic markers and oil pastels I got for Christmas that I haven't been able to use yet. Plus, I still want to learn watercolors! Watercolors are tough when you don't have a dedicated work space and have to often make art in short bursts.
37.) Do you prefer stylized or realistic art?: Stylized, for sure. Realistic art is impressive though!
38.) Do you like hyper-realistic art?: I think it looks amazing!! Outside of marveling at the technical skill though, it usually doesn't do much for me admittedly.
39.) Do you like abstract art?: Sometimes!
40.) How do you feel about fine art?: Love it. I willingly took art history in 12th grade as an elective to learn more. I just love art.
41.) How do you feel about outsider art? Do you think you fall in that category?: I love the concept. It feels very raw and pure in a way, that's why I also enjoy art made by people who are complete beginners. I have no formal art training, but I do still get glimpses into the art world thanks to the internet, so I'm not sure if I count.
42.) Do you follow art trends?: Almost never.
43.) Do you think your art is influenced by what's currently popular?: Rarely.
44.) Do you compare yourself with others? Does it affect you negatively?: Yes and yes, unfortunately.
45.) Your controversial art take?: Art is the sole thing that separates humans from other animals. We are nothing without it. Please, just create. It's fundamental to our species and good for the soul. There are endless mediums for you to choose from. Visual art, music, dance, writing, and many, many sub categories. Even journaling and making collages are a wonderful creative endeavor.
46.) Art related pet peeves?: The fanart VS original art debate. Give it a rest already.
47.) Who or what are your inspirations?: I made an inspiration collage of every major thing that influenced me before I turned 18. There are plenty of artists and things I've been influenced by in my adulthood, but this is the foundation of my taste.
48.) What's an art piece / artist you wished got more attention?: Lots and lots of small artists on social media. Too many to list.
49.) Have you touch grass recently? Do you go out frequently or do you spend most of your time indoors?: I don't get to go out too often outside of work and errands because I'm responsible for looking after an elderly family member and taking care of the household.
50.) Do you create art daily?: I do!
51.) Do you take breaks from creating? How frequently?: Yes. Whenever I need it.
52.) Do you set deadline for your work?: Sometimes. Since I draw a lot of gifts, those deadlines are already baked in from the minute I start the piece. Then there's good 'ol con crunch. Again, I tend to work better with a light deadline to motivate me to get moving.
53.) Do you archive your work? Do you keep old pieces?: I have a digital art archive folder and any traditional pieces that weren't given away or sold in a real folder. Finished sketchbooks are in an art supply drawer. It's important for me to keep my work now since I have so little art from when I was younger. I trashed most of it and I regret it.
54.) Are you embarrassed of your old work? Or are you indifferent by it?: Depends on the piece.
55.) Do you seek out for criticism? How do you handle feedback?: I'm grateful for any genuine feedback. I don't seek out criticism since I'm already pretty harsh on myself and can tell what's wrong with my art, but sometimes it can be really helpful to have an extra pair of eyes to point out something you didn't notice yourself.
56.) Are you harsh on your own work? Or do you love your work despite all it's flaws?: Yes. I think I've gotten better about liking my own work though.
57.) Do you get compliments frequently? How do feel about them?: Yes! They make me smile. It's a blessing whenever someone takes time out of their day to compliment my work.
58.) How do feel about the rise of generative AI? Do you use it for getting ideas or references?: Abomination, but sadly there is no closing up this Pandora's box ever again. Using it for references sounds like a bad idea if you want whatever you're drawing to be accurate.
59.) How do feel about tracing? What about tracing 3d models to streamline art process?: Professionals trace more than you think to meet deadlines. Definitely don't rely solely on tracing to learn how to draw though, that will cripple your skill.
60.) Drop you art resources!: Oh, uh. I usually search for resources per piece, haha.
61.) Do you prefer making fanart or original content?: I really want to make more original art, but my creative muscle is lacking at the moment. I tend to overthink to the point of detriment when it comes to original art, so I end up drawing more fanart.
62.) Do you think original content are more creative than fanart?: Not automatically. I've seen some really incredible fanworks, and some that even transform the work it's based on so heavily that it eventually becomes its own thing.
63.) Do you strive for originality?: Is anything truly original? Whether you realize it or not, we all have outside influences. You're taking those pieces and rearranging them into something that is uniquely yours.
64.) Do you draw from imagination or heavily rely on references?: A balance of both.
65.) Do you think using references is a crutch?: Absolutely not.
66.) Do you like to make mood boards or scroll through Pinterest?: I would love to make mood boards, it's just a bit time consuming. I have a Pinterest account, but I don't really use it much.
67.) Does your work have a story behind them or do you just make things that you think look neat?: I've always loved pieces that tell a story and have had a lifelong interest in illustration, but most of the time I don't finish my sketches that have a story behind them. So most of my art is just whatever I think looks nice.
68.) Do you think art should have a purpose?: Nah. Make art just because.
69.) Favorite aesthetic?: Look at my inspiration collage.
70.) Do you have a muse or a theme you fall back to?: Cute girls, fluffy clothes, celestial themes, my husband.
71.) If you could eat you art, what would it taste like?: Probably cotton candy or sugar cookies. Pure fluff with no substance.
72.) If your work suddenly became sentient, would it adore or hate you?: Iris would love me, because she loves everyone.
73.) Based on previous question, can you win in a fist fight against it?: Iris would let me nap on her lap and smell like Christmas mornings when I was a kid.
74.) Is your art style consistent? Do you prefer making a wide variety of art?: Wildly inconsistent. I like too many things to stick to just one.
75.) Do you revisit old concepts or sketches? Do you touch em up or leave them as is?: Revisiting old stuff can be fun! I'll do a touch up sometimes, but not often. I'd rather channel that energy into something new most of the time.
76.) Do you believe in talent or is it all skill?: I do think some people have an innate talent for art that allows them to improve faster, but otherwise it's skill and lots and lots of practice. The people who are good at art draw an insane amount.
77.) What's your favorite thing to draw / make? Do you prefer making living things or still life?: Cute girls in cute clothes. Animals. Mascot characters. Definitely prefer drawing livings things!
78.) Do you create your art with a specific audience in mind? Who?: Either for myself or for the giftee. This is why I'm not successful LOL, I have no business sense.
79.) How do you feel about people taking inspiration from work? Do you think art style theft is real?: See question #63.
80.) Do you participate in art conventions? Do you sell your work or support everyone else?: I sell my work at art markets and anime conventions sometimes! It's gotten a lot harder to get in over the years, and I'm limited to events within my city since I don't have a car, so I only get to do it once or twice a year now... I love selling my art in person, so I wish I could do it more.
81.) Are your art materials expensive? Do you hoard any tools?: A little, but everything is tax deductable, so I don't mind spending on supplies. I do have a collection of supplies gifted to me that I've never used... I want to fix that.
82.) Do you organize you supplies and tools systematically?: I try to organize the best I can. I don't have a system.
83.) Do you clean up after a project? Or do you just leave everything lying around till you need the space?: It needs to be cleaned up immediately since I make art in my bedroom or at work and not a studio.
84.) Do you have a ritual before you start creating? Do you have a drink or some snacks?: Make sure I have water, set up my supplies or turn on the screen. That's it!
85.) How do feel about censorship in art? Where do you draw the line for inappropriate art?: I don't think art should be censored but I do think there are certain kinds of art that shouldn't be created at all. Namely the illegal pornographic kind.
86.) Do you censor your own art? Do you feel like you leave out details for it be socially accepted?: I don't censor my own art, but I do hold back concepts at times in order to be more palatable to the public. I'm an edgelord at heart, to give you a hint.
87.) Do you feel intimated with starting a new projects?: Yes. Cripplingly so.
88.) Are you scared of your art regressing? Do you think it's even possible to get worst at art?: I think most artists don't regress, just change focus. Your work transforming into having an entirely new style doesn't necessarily mean you regressed. Art improvement isn't all linear and immediately apparent. Sometimes you improved on just your speed, or only your color usage even if your anatomy didn't improve as much, and vice versa. There's so many targets when it comes to making art that I hesitate to automatically slap a "regressed" label onto anyone.
89.) Do you frequently make compromises for your work? Does your art come out the way you envision them?: Yes, there are plenty of times I have to say "good enough" and turn my work in. My art rarely turns out the way I envisioned it in my head, and that's normal. It's ok.
90.) How well do you manage your mistakes? Do you stress about them?: I try my best to shrug it off and say I'll do better next time, because it's really easy for me to focus on what I did wrong and beat myself up over it.
91.) Do you make lists of things you'd like to make? Do you actual commit to them?: I make a to-do list whenever I feel overwhelmed and need to make a lot of pieces within a short period of time. It's helped a ton and my success rate has increased too.
92.) What is your ultimate goal of your work? Like, is to tell a story, connect with others, or just to enjoy the process?: Just to draw for the sake of it, and make some money along the way.
93.) What's something you've recently worked on that you're really proud of?: I was going to say I'm not proud of anything I've made this year and it's been a slump for me, but that's only half true. I really liked a recent Art Fight attack I drew for a friend despite wishing I had more time to work on it.
94.) Do you have any dream projects? Have you started on them?: My lesbian magical girl comic, it's been in my head for over a decade now. I've made the character designs and tried to draw the first 5 or so pages multiple times, but making comics is really hard. The good thing is it has a clear beginning and end, it's moreso the middle that's still little unclear. Actually, writing this down is inspiring me to at least write an outline. I've told almost no one about my idea... I also want to design a lot more merch and have so many concepts sitting around in sketch form, but finances hold me back.
95.) Would you prefer unlimited money or unlimited time to make your projects?: Money, definitely.
96.) Why do you create art?: I have to draw to keep living.
97.) Are you happy with what you create?: Sometimes.
98.) Do you think everyone should make art?: Yes, absolutely. Please. Whenever a stranger passing by when I'm drawing remarks that they can't draw, I tell them they can. Everyone can and should make art. Art makes us human.
99.) What's advice you'd give to newer artist?: Don't worry about the result too much, just focus on falling in love with the process of creating. Don't be afraid to use references, you can't draw from imagination until you've built up your inner visual library. Do studies and learn from real life as much as you can. If you have a specific goal in mind, try to make sure it's something concrete and never lose sight of it. It's better to have a tangible goal like "I want to finish my webcomic within x amount of time" than something vague like "I want to get good at drawing". It's ok if you figure it out along the way. Most importantly, be consistent. Create as much as you possibly can. Carve out time for it.
100.) When did you finish this? How'd you feel?: 7:12AM on Sunday, July 19th, 2026. I'm feeling hungry, LOL.