Frequently Asked Questions
Q : How should your name "Sikey" be pronounced?
A : It is pronounced as /see-kei/ or CK. /sai-kee/ may be acceptable. lol
Q : When did you start doing digital art?
A : I began my journey in digital art in the latter half of 2019.
Q : How did you learn making art?
A : I have learned the fundamental elements of art when I was still in elementary (grade school), mastered my skills independently, and enhanced my proficiency in digital art by self studying e-books, observing artworks of other artists they posted online, and seeking advices from artists and experienced individuals in the field of art.
Q : What materials do you use for digital art?
A : I am currently using Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th generation) and Procreate as the software program.
Interview
Q : Tell me about how you became an artist. Do you have formal education in arts? How you've developed your art career??
A : I've been developing my skills on my own. I must say that the Arts aspect in the MAPEH/MSEP subject during my elementary and high school years helped me grasp the basic elements and principles of arts and fostered my appreciation for it at a young age.
During college, we learned the introductory and fundamental subjects/courses in architecture. We had classes called architectural visual communications, where we learned manual architectural drafting and explored different traditional media to render architectural designs.
Q : What mediums do you use? Which of them are you usually using?
A : Traditionally, I am comfortable working with watercolors, and sometimes gouache. When it comes to sketching, I prefer using a B-grade graphite pencil.
As for digital art, my go-to tool is the Procreate app on my iPad.
Q : Please tell me your art style or how you make your art. How long do you usually make one?
A : I guess you could say I lean towards a light and soft art style. Some people have called my drawings "cute" as if it's a bad thing, but hey, it's what I feel comfortable with, so I stick with it. But don't get me wrong, it's not just a simple style. Getting the proportions and composition right can be a real challenge. I like to simplify things while still capturing the key features and adding my own technique.
Depending on my mood, I can make a realistic portrait in one sitting, spending around 4 hours straight on it. Other times, I work for a couple of hours, then continue the work on the following days. It all depends on how I'm feeling, the flow of creativity, as well as the environment where I work.
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