In this engaging interview, the artist known as YG delves into his artistic background, his inspirations, and the evolution of his work. YG starts by expressing his gratitude for the opportunity and describes his excitement about sharing his journey. He explains how he initially struggled with sharing his art online but gradually developed his unique style. His artistic process involves experimenting with color palettes to create impactful visuals, influenced by his graphic design background and colorblindness, which led him to use high-contrast colors.
YG's artistic journey began with a fascination for comics and graphic design. Despite taking a break due to life responsibilities, he returned to drawing with a renewed passion, focusing on self-improvement and self-expression. His character "The Farmer" was created as a way to personify and cope with his migraines, eventually evolving into a larger narrative about a farmer thrust into a war, reflecting YG's own feelings of being an outsider to social conflicts.
Throughout the interview, YG emphasizes the importance of doing art for oneself, rather than for an audience, and shares his methods for staying motivated and creative. He discusses his love for music, which significantly influences his work, and his aspirations to learn music production in the future. YG also highlights his admiration for the Star Wars universe and other sci-fi influences, which inspire his character and world-building.
In terms of future projects, YG is working on expanding "The Farmer" comic series, aiming to release a 26-page comic soon, followed by a more extensive 35-page installment. He encourages supporting comic artists and mentions his ongoing work with Drip, hinting at upcoming releases.