FAQs - About Articuno

• Why do you love Lugia and Articuno so much?
• What is your real name?
• What else do you like apart from Pokémon?
• How do you make your pictures Articuno?
• I like your art, do you take requests?
• Will you help me out with anything I am stuck on?
• Will you make a website for me please?
• Is there anything Articuno can't do!?
• Who is this Xai person I keep hearing about?

Why do you love Lugia and Articuno so much?

The answer is simple really, I think everyone in the world has a favourite cartoon character, Lugia and Articuno just happen to be mine! Ok, ok so I'm pretty obsessed to the point where I collect anything to do with Lugia and Articuno, cover my bedroom with artwork etc. Most people think it's a little over the top ^v^
I've always been a major art and animal lover. Pokémon was for me right from the start, especially the bird Pokémon!

What is your real name?

Articuno..... alright just kidding, my name is scattered around the net in various places. I won't directly tell you... EVER. If you do find it, just call me Articuno or Arti because it's my nickname and most people call me that.

What else do you like apart from Pokémon?

Everything you need to know about my likes and dislikes (and pretty much everything else) can be found on my profile page!

How do you make your pictures?

Well I normally always draw on paper first and then scan the drawing and colour it all in with Photoshop, you can actually see each stage on the Photoshop colouring tutorial page. I've been drawing since I was about three years old (I can even remember some of my drawings back then) and have always drawn animals/nature. Only recently I started getting into more anthropomorphic or humanoid characters but I think I'm terrible at it. I am a cartoonist and am not that great with realism yet but I am practicing very hard.
Up until February 2004, all my art was done on paper since I had no computer, then I moved onto MS Paint, then someone recommended Paint Shop Pro so I tried it out but later discovered the wonders of Photoshop and have been using it ever since.

I like your art, do you take requests?

I get asked this quite a lot, I'm afraid the answer is no, I do not draw for anyone even if I am offered payment. I do make giftart for friends but even then it's very difficult for me to do so since I've met so many people who deserve it and I never have the time/patience to make art for them all. If anyone is interested in buying prints of my art though, contact me and I can give prices.

Will you help me out with anything I am stuck on?

If you ask us, sure! I will always try my best to help anyone who needs it though I can't guarantee that I'll find the time. Normally I can help people with little things such as how things are done in Photoshop or why a particular piece of website code isn't working. Please see the contact me page.

Will you make a website for me please?

The answer is yes but only if I am paid, I have a full time job and don't need to work on websites to earn money but I still enjoy it. Name your price and I will negotiate ;>

Is there anything Articuno can't do!?

I seriously did get asked this a few times... the answer is yes, many things. I'm totally over rated here.. sure I can make a half decent Articuno costume, a website and some mediocre art but go and check out the real talent in the world.

Who is this Xai person I keep hearing about?

He's my fiancé. We live together and are going to get married when we save enough. We've been together a while now but time has gone so quickly it feels like only yesterday that we first met!