Local Wpg artist in Newtype. December 6, 2007
Posted by caldi-chan in : anime, art, newtype , trackbackI remember a time back in highschool when the anime Sailor Moon was all the craze with the girls. Guys wouldn’t admit they liked it though, heaven forbid they admitted they liked a show aimed at 12 year old girls.
Ofcourse this show was my icebreaker. It was the show where people encouraged me to draw in the anime format. They liked the style, and so they went to the girl who knew of the show and watched it everyday.
Ofcourse this was what really made me notice the anime scene on the airwaves, before I knew it I was the wild and eccentric fan, taping shows, writing fanfics, practicing the art style, and collecting calendars, posters, and other odds and ends.
This interest cemented for me a few friendships which are years old now, some still strong, and some that faded out with the begining of the craze.Ofcourse one friendship has remained true through the years though she and I have yet to actually meet and compare notes in person, since the days we hung out at her place, on the back porch listening to the radio. However, we found each other via the anime community for this city and have friended each other on live journal and MSN Live.
On the odd occasion we talk about boys, and other interesting things that could only bore a guy to tears. Yet one thing that is the constant is our shared love for art, anime and manga.
Last night she messaged me.
“Do you read Newtype?” It took me a while to realize what she meant, then it dawned on me. The English equivilent to a popular Japanese Magazine also named Newtype. Regretfully I said no, because it wasn’t in my budget of things to buy. (And we know I spend an insane amount of money on anime and Manga)
After replying she happily told me she had been featured in Newtype. Or rather her art was one of many submissions that was to be found within the very pages, of the most recent Issue. (Is that correct ?)
She sent me a scan. A side by side of the page it was found on, and a close up of the actual art.
I share with you, Crystal T’s artwork. I must say she really has improved over the years since I’ve gotten to know her. Also I’m incredibly happy that she’s being recognized in her art format. One of the main reasons why I wanted to share this, is because she’s a friend, and she’s also a hard worker.
So congrats Crystal T. You’re making a name for yourself in the artist community.
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