![]() Personally, though-I just have to draw through it. Have you ever had an art block? If so, how did you overcome it? Which happens to be about two dumb boys with superpowers navigating a hostile world that wants them dead or caged-together. The origin of why CTC exists also remains the same: I simply wanted to make a story I wanted to read for myself. It’s got an artstyle I can actually keep up with in the long run. It still has similar roots, characters, and themes of neglect, abuse, and escape-but I think the story is a lot easier to follow now. ![]() Now, the story has a set story and a clear outline. ![]() That’s why I had to stop the comic in 2018 and restart from scratch the year after. There was a very loose beginning and outline, but I was truly just writing as I drew the story. I just wanted to draw whatever story I thought was cool, inspired by my favorite media at the time. Well, Countdown to Countdown started as a passion project back when I was 15, in high school, and pretty depressed. What was your thought process behind the creation of your webcomic, Countdown to Countdown? They still inspire me today, but the list of inspirations has grown exponentially over the years, including artists, movies, entire art movements, etc. My biggest inspirations growing up were Yuumei and Shilin Huang, two titans on DeviantArt back in the day. Over the years as an artist, what or who were your biggest inspirations behind your creativity? I went to SVA briefly for computer arts but dropped out to pursue freelance and webcomics after my first year. I went to a middle school with an emphasis on arts and a high school specializing in it. Yeah! I’ve basically been on track to become an artist since I was a child. Sometimes all three, in my dreams.Ĭheck out our interview with Velinxi below! Did you originally have a background in art? If not, how did you start? I love telling stories with my illustrations! Tumblr was where I first got my start as an artist, specifically a small fandom artist as a hobby… and now I’m somehow here! When I’m not trying my best to stay awake in front of my tablets, I’m usually cooking, gaming, or sleeping. Creator Spotlight: I’m Xiao Tong Kong, better known as “Velinxi.” I’m the creator of the webcomic Countdown to Countdown and have been doing freelance artwork since I was a teenager.
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