{"id":37258,"date":"2021-04-13T19:16:55","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T02:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/?p=37258"},"modified":"2021-06-15T14:09:13","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T21:09:13","slug":"tcn-artist-interview-razaras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theculturednerd.org\/?p=37258","title":{"rendered":"[TCN Artist Interview] – Razaras"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kittichai Rueangchaichan, a.k.a Razaras, is an amazing, talented artist that has an incredible following on social media. In this interview, TCN and Razaras will dive into what inspires his work; new and old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Where did the name Razaras come from?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: It’s so long as I used Razaras on my journey. I try to use my full name Kittichai Rueangchaichan. But my full name is too long and hard to spell for most people, so I decided to use a pseudonym (and I think it’s cool if I have a pseudonym LOL). As a Christian, I really love \u201cLazarus\u201d in the Bible. I, therefore, chose this name but changed L to R which is the first letter of my surname. That’s why I used “Razaras” as my pen name and why “Razaras” is “R”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Q: How long have you been making art and what inspired you to begin doing it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Since I was a child, I really like drawing. But when I growing up, I decide to stop drawing to be an independent singer. In the year 2011, I got back to drawing again because I have seen digital art on the internet and it’s mind-blowing for me and curious about how to do it. That’s my inspiration for doing digital art. By self-thought learning from the internet. It’s about 9 years for digital art.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Q: What program or software do you use for your artwork?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: I used Photoshop CC and now I try to use Procreate on the iPad too.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Q: What\u2019s your favorite thing about being an artist?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: At first, I was doing art because it’s a hobby and I just love to draw a lot. But now,  many people told me that I can inspire them to draw. That’s my favorite thing about being an artist.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Q: Do you have a favorite piece of art? Whether it be yours or from another artist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: I got a lot of inspiration from many artists (traditional and digital). It’s hard to decide to select one of them LOL. But if need to choosing one, I select the “Mona Lisa” – Leonard Da Vinci.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Q: One of my favorite pieces of yours is Light Study #113. The lighting and detail are incredible. How long did it take you to finish that one?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: It’s my pleasure that you liked it. I used the reference for this one and spend around 4 hours finishing it.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Q: What is a dream project of yours?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A:  I love to make games because I worked with games companies for over 8 years as Art Director, UX-UI designer, and concept artist. Also working on various projects e.g. Home Sweet Home game series, Mist Survival, etc.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Q:  Do you believe that making a mistake could be a way of making art even better? If so, do you have an example of your own?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Yes, I always believe in that. The mistake is your teacher. You have to learn from them and try to better than it next time. For me, I never think my works are perfect, so I still see my mistake in all my pieces LOL.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Q: Other than being an artist, what do you like to do in your free time?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: I love to play games when I have free time eg. series Souls and FIFA. Sometimes I play the guitar and read the book too.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Do you have any favorite artists?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Master Kim Jung Gi! I’m always amazed when I see him draw!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Q: Do you have any advice for the up-and-coming artists out there?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Nowadays the knowledge and the world are seamless, young artists are growing fast (I’m at 36 yrs old now) So, I think the beginners should keep practicing with the base skill ( anatomy, any structure) and find their own style. The unique style will the strongest point to outstanding and it will give you something specials.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Q: Lastly, are there any projects you\u2019re working on that you\u2019d like to announce? Or any special announcements you\u2019d like to make?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A: Thanks for the place! I do not have any special projects right now but in the future, I plan to make an art book of my own. Maybe, you can follow me on Instagram<\/a> or support me on Patreon<\/a>. Thanks so much for the interview, happy draw! <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

You can check out more of Razaras’ artwork below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n