Love and Challenge Fuel Artistic Growth, Says Animator Hayama

Love and Challenge Fuel Artistic Growth, Says Animator Hayama

Arabian Post -At the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), veteran Japanese animator Junichi Hayama delivered a message that resonated deeply with aspiring manga and anime artists:hone your craft with love and embrace challenges. Hayama, renowned for his work on iconic projects like “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure:Phantom Blood” and “Sakigake!!Otokojuku, ” emphasized the importance of a strong foundation in traditional hand-drawn techniques before diving into the digital realm. “Digital tools offer a […]

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At the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), veteran Japanese animator Junichi Hayama delivered a message that resonated deeply with aspiring manga and anime artists:hone your craft with love and embrace challenges. Hayama, renowned for his work on iconic projects like “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure:Phantom Blood” and “Sakigake!!Otokojuku, ” emphasized the importance of a strong foundation in traditional hand-drawn techniques before diving into the digital realm.

“Digital tools offer a lot of assistance, ” Hayama explained during his “Drawing Masterpieces” workshop. “They allow for editing and manipulation, which can be tempting. But to truly develop your artistic senses, particularly for things like proper proportions, there’s no substitute for putting pen to paper. “

Hayama’s philosophy extends beyond technical skills. He encourages artists to infuse