FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Updated: 2/6/24

Main Questions:

What artists are you inspired by?

Check out my 4-part series on this blog (also on my WordPress blog). Artists that I'm Inspired By

What do I use to draw in?

Procreate on my iPad currently. I used to use Adobe Photoshop Elements 15, Corel Painter Essentials 5, and Paint 3D to draw; all of my artwork drawn from 2020-21 was drawn on a Windows Surface and in those three software.

What Procreate brushes do I use?

Depends on the artwork. Sometimes I might use some brushes as a test. But the most commonly used Procreate brushes I use currently are:

• G-Pen (started using since July 2023) - you can download from Georg's Brushes here.
• This pixel art brush set by GrapeTwig, but only the dithering parts of it. I use it for my manga like drawings.
• Studio Pen
• Syrup - for shading/hatching, mostly under a character's neck
• Watercolor
• Various airbrushes

How did you make some of your art look retro?

Thanks to this video.

Credit: BAESD ART

When will your original IP series/comic/"manga" come out?

Unknown date. You will have to wait longer until I make an announcement, sorry. Please do not ask me for details, characters, title, story, etc.

Update: I have protected my comic on 9/7 but please wait for a true announcement! Release date is still unknown.

Update 2 (10/17): Original comic has been officially copyrighted as I received my copyright certificate in the mail, but I'm holding back on making an announcement, as I am not ready to share yet.

What mic do I use for voice acting stuff?

MAONO USB Condenser Microphone AU-PM421. You can find it on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/c8DhpIk

Will you do voice acting projects yet?

I'm just starting out as a beginner voice actor. Currently, I don't think my voice is good enough yet. But once I improve, you will see me in other projects, maybe bigger ones.

Where can I donate or commission you?

ko-fi.com/wimbearn - donation part is on main page

ko-fi.com/wimbearn/commissions - for commissions; please message me first for details before commissioning.

What if my commissions are closed? If slots are full?

If my commissions are closed, you can donate instead or wait. If slots are filled up, there will be a wait list and I will put you on the list unless that list is full and you will have to wait unfortunately.

Commissions may be closed either due to:

• Too much college work (I am currently in college)
• Injury/health issues
• Stress/Anxiety

Do you take requests?

I rarely take requests now. I will only do it if I open requests or if you are my friend, I will draw a free request for you if you ask me. Just do not ask me to draw the following:

• Fetish requests (character in diapers, feet, etc.) - an instant block
• Character with realistic details/realism
• "Will/Can you draw me?!"
• NSFW
• Any requests that make me uncomfortable
• Mechas
• Too many requests (like a list; please, only one)
• Especially on Tumblr: any annoying anon requests like: "Capara Sonia the turtle of the song", "Herb from OH Yeah Cartoons" (I sadly fell for this request back then and regretted it). These types of common anon requests, if I have anon asks turned on on my Tumblr blog, will get you a block (yes, you can block anons on Tumblr).

If I have requests closed and you ask me for a free request, I will ignore you and will tell you I only take commissions. Continue to annoy me, and that results in an block. This old Tumblr post I randomly found sums up why certain artists can't take requests most of the time. Ask before requesting. And please do not ask for voice acting requests, as I don't do them because I am a beginner.

Can you be a character designer for my cartoon/YouTube series?

I recently got this on 9/15/23 in my DeviantArt notes and this person wanted me to be a character designer for their YouTube series making fun of celebrities like Elon Musk and they promise that they will pay me.

HOW ABOUT NO.

I will not do character designs or animation stuff for your YouTube series, small or big. I'm not gonna do it full time or part time. And I don't trust people who say they will pay me when really, they don't.

Can you join my Discord server?

No. I used to do that but not anymore. I have a hard time fitting in with other people. Let's say I'm shy. I don’t fit well in big servers with random people I don’t know. And plus, I rarely use Discord. Since people on DeviantArt keep telling me to join their servers, I quietly don't say anything sometimes and may block the person.

Do you have a Discord server?

I do, but it is inactive now and private. I used to make one back in 2020 with a public link for anyone to join but then I had problems such as people leaving, arguing, and plus, at the time, making a server was just confusing for me since I was new to Discord. I have plans on deleting it because I can't manage a server myself and it's too much.

Update (2/6/24): I finally deleted it. I have no plans on making a new one.

Can you add me/can I add you on Discord?

No.

Do you stream?

Rarely. I rarely stream on Twitch since I have limited equipment. I don't stream much because of that. I don't stream on Twitch every day or every time; it's not my thing. Same with making videos.

Follow me back/Follow for Follow?

No. I used to do it, mostly on Instagram. People will DM me telling me to follow them/check out their art. I know they're doing it for followers and attention. I can't be following anymore random artists/people unless I truly trust them or if we have good interactivity.

Can you promote my art/page/account?

No, but I will only credit you if you send me fanart that relates to my characters. Sometimes, I may share fanart on my Instagram story, through reblog on my main Tumblr, or retweet on Twitter to help small artists out.

Why are there ads on your blog/other content?

I don’t monetize my WordPress blog or from my other content (ex. videos). If you see ads on my WordPress blog, it means that I’m using a free version of the site and not a paid version to get rid of it (as for my Blogger, it’s 100% free w/no ads). Any other site that I post my stuff on may have ads and again, I don’t make money from the site.

Do I role play (RP)/Can you RP with me?

No. Please do not beg me to role play with you. I’m not into that stuff.

Can I add you on MyAnimeList?

Currently, I am only using the site to track anime I am watching. If we are good friends and I trust you, I will add you. Otherwise, no. Do not beg me to add you as a friend on MAL.

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Other questions:

When is your birthday?

August 26th.

Why do I like Launch so much out of all of the Dragon Ball characters?

Well, it started when I was in high school and I checked out the original Dragon Ball manga at my library. It was my first introduction to the character. Her sneezing and switching personalities I find really cool. Too bad Toriyama "forgot" about her (or maybe she isn't in the Z manga probably to avoid confusion with the Super Saiyan transformation; she's in the anime but only as filler). I used to draw her a lot back in 2020 but I slowly drew less of her.

What is your favorite food?

Crab. I love crab!

Favorite anime?

You can visit my MyAnimeList profile to see my favorite anime that I have on my list (and characters as well).