“Most of my inspiration and ideas come from whatever media I’m consuming at the time. I don’t have a particular source [when I’m creating a piece of art]. I began digital art because I wanted to make fanart for games and shows. I’ve taken art classes as part of school, but I consider myself mostly self-taught. I create 3D models as well. I wanted to be a YouTuber, but I just kept [creating 3D models] because it was fun. The first time I was able to produce acrylic charms with my art on them, it was cool. Just seeing my art in a tangible format was fun for me. Being able to sell the acrylic charms online and people wanting to buy them was surprising since I wasn’t expecting anyone to buy them. I usually have some idea or concept already in mind when I draw, but if I’ve got [an] art block, sometimes I’ll just draw random stuff until I come up with something.  If there’s a piece [of art] I like, by the next few times I draw, I’ll be able to draw something better. The hardest part [about doing digital art] is seeing other people’s art and comparing yours. It can be frustrating, but since I’ve settled into a few main styles, it doesn’t bother me as much. But that feeling of not being as good as everyone else is even more prevalent with social media, so trying to cut back on my use of that also helped.” – Liora Hoi, 9