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When did you decide to become an artist?
I can't really pinpoint an exact moment because it's an idea that evolved with me, I think. When I was seven I wanted to make comics, when I was ten I wanted to be an animator, when I was thirteen I began doing commissioned paintings and turned my focus to illustration. I know that by the time I entered high school it was already cemented in my head that I was going to be an artist. I don't actually remember ever thinking of other options! I'm glad it has worked out!
What media do you use for your artworks?
I use Photoshop CC 2015 currently!I really like your Dusk by the Stream, what is the story behind this artwork?
It's a commissioned piece for a lovely girl who reached out over email. She wanted a scene of the two wolves greeting each other by a river, with a waterfall in the background. The rest was generally left up to me so I used it as an opportunity to play with vast landscapes, depth, and lighting effects. I wanted the golden sunset to evoke a very warm feeling.
Animals are very noticeable in your artworks. Why animals and what emotional effect do the animals create?
I began doing pet portraits early on because I realized there was a demand for them. People often seek them out when an animal is getting old or has passed away, so I've done a lot of memorial pieces. I feel very lucky to be able to honor a beloved animal in this fashion. From there I've branched out into more animal and creature work. I really love Disney and Dreamworks movies like The Lion King and Spirit. I think they capture an incredible range of human emotion through the eyes of animals. I first attempted to view animals through that complex lens when doing pet portraits and trying to capture the unique spirit and personality of each animal. I've found that a very broad range of emotions can be displayed through animals. I have a deep love for nature as well and creating animal and wildlife paintings gives me many opportunities to paint nature scenes.
7 comments on “Interview with Artist Devin Mars”
Amazing artwork!
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Fantastic Artist
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