Naseer Salman is an Illustrator from the city of Hyderabad, India. He started his journey as an illustrator by sketching his friends’ portraits until one day his friend introduced him to the professional vector software.
What made you want to become an illustrator or artist?
I was into sketching and used to scribble on the last pages of my notebooks, sometimes used to make portraits, and was not really aware of digital art until a good friend of mine, Charan, insisted on downloading the app and giving it a try.
I started making digital portraits of people on my mobile phone as a hobby and soon realized that this could be used to make their fantasies come closer to reality. The best part about digital art is that it can never be lost or erased. I could make someone feel like a superhero or make a guitarist look like a photographer; the magic it held was immense. It’s been a revealing experience for me, and I can’t wait to create more of it!
Can you remember some of your earliest influences?
I really cannot say which artist influenced me the most because I have learned from so many. Few artists have a very consistent style, and technique and they are very disciplined in sticking to one art form while few of them have a lot of variety within their body of work, whether style or technique.
I admire Illustrators from the first group but identify more with the second group since I enjoy mixing things too much to be so particular about style.
Which of your projects has been most important to developing your personal style?
My style is constantly evolving, and it keeps getting better, the use of elements, and the process with each art I create. I personally enjoy art that is not only visually appealing but also has a tiny message in the midst of it all, something that touches hearts.
Would you say that keeping things simple is your strongest skill?
I believe the place of simplicity in art varies with perspective. A work of art contains numerous elements and a plethora of colors. The journey behind it involves a lot of thought. To me, as an artist, the art has to appeal to the viewers but also. The simplest of art could involve complex work to make it what it is and vice versa. But I do believe that simplicity means different things to different people. It is to ensure that I get the essence of the subject in the most revealing or understandable way possible, and I strive to achieve that.
Which illustrators or artists working today do you admire the most?
Ah, that’s a difficult question since I have a broad taste in many areas and different art styles being created by many artists around.
I believe in continuous learning, and I think that we learn all our life. I am immensely grateful to all the artists who’ve been creative enough to display their work from which many people and I understand and build the skills within us.
But I check how creative the person has been in creating a piece of work. Colour palette, composition, and execution are the common things, but as said, what I find the most pleasure in is an artist’s ability to present it in a new way.
What criteria do you use to critique your work?
Self-critiquing because it’s something you do without paying attention and is a mental exercise you develop. It helps you think about the areas you’ve been lagging at.I’ve developed this habit of self-critiquing that I seem to use very often when I create something new.
How much attention do you pay to the feedback of others on your work?
Feedback has been a gift and one of the most powerful tools in my skills toolkit, which has helped me grow and construct my skills. I give positive feedback publicly and negative feedback privately and believe the response has to be timely, direct, and specific. And if the feedback is negative, I believe I can motivate myself better. I believe that if I don’t have people who don’t give negative feedback, I am probably not doing something right because criticism is vital for growth and shapes you as an artist.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
Learn to accept reality and have the courage to face the situation. Do not ever stop learning and growing as a person.
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Naseer salman
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