What is my mangakaing artstyle similar to?

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What is my mangakaing artstyle similar to?

Postby Mave » Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:02 pm

I decided that this is best placed where manga readers most likely roam.

I've curious to know what my mangakaing artstyle looks like in comparison with other manga titles out there. The purpose of this enquiry is to determine whether my personal artstyle looks like some ripoff of another existing manga series.

I would like to think that I'm greatly inspired by Watsuki Nobuhiro (Rurouni Kenshin) but am not sure if my style is truly close to it (it's not like I draw action scenes/hopping rurounis) OR if I've moved on to integrate elements from another mangaka instead OR my style is truly my own. My webmanga titles are at the following links:

http://www.kcome.net/kcome/kcome.html
http://www.kcome.net/home/home.html

Thanks for your insight in advance! It will be useful as I continue to explore various mangakaing artstyles.

**Other webmanga artists are more than welcomed to use this thread for this type of enquiry for their own projects.
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Postby Radical Dreamer » Wed Feb 22, 2006 3:50 pm

I think that, while your style does lightly reflect some of Nobuhiro Watsuki's artwork, it really seems that you've grown into your own, unique style. There was one character picture that especially reminded me of his work; it was of a character named Francis, and it only showed his face up to his bangs. I did enjoy the little Kenshin action figure you had on the TV set, though...Nice touch, I must say! XD Anyways, I think you've got an awesome style, and I really do think that you've really made it your own. Anyways, keep up the great work!
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Postby Shao Feng-Li » Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:52 am

It's always reminded me of Watsuki's art.
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Postby Hitokiri » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:13 am

I agree with the inspiration from Watsuki but you also have you're own style, Mave, that's really good.
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Postby Mangafanatic » Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:33 pm

I'm never read any of Watsuki's manga, so your style has always seemed very fresh and original to me.
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Postby jon_jinn » Sat Feb 25, 2006 5:04 pm

have you read his latest title, "Busou Renkin"? The artwork's a lot different from rurouni kenshin. REALLY different.
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Postby Sakura15 » Sat Feb 25, 2006 7:11 pm

I havent read Watsuki's manga either. So yours seems unique to me ^-^
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Postby Raiden no Kishi » Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:01 am

I suppose, now that you mention it, you could see a bit of Watsuki-sensei's influence, but overall, if someone were to show me a piece of KCome artwork, I'd probably say, "Hey, that's Mave's art."

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Postby MyrrhLynn » Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:20 pm

Raiden no Kishi wrote:I suppose, now that you mention it, you could see a bit of Watsuki-sensei's influence, but overall, if someone were to show me a piece of KCome artwork, I'd probably say, "Hey, that's Mave's art."

I agree, now that I think about it there are a few similarities. Sometimes your eyes sort of show a Watsuki influence, but overal I'd have to say I consider your style unique. Personally I'd actually say it has more of a anime style to it since you always have such nice smooth lines/outlines.
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Postby Aka-chan » Sat Mar 04, 2006 6:40 am

I see a variety of influences, but not just one. I'd say your style is definitely your own.
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Postby Da Rabid Duckie » Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:15 am

I would say your style is similar to "butt-kick" more than anything else. *glomps Mave* :hug:
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Postby Mave » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:53 pm

Thank you, folks for your kind and important feedback! XD Now, I have more peace of mind and can continue drawing. :)
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