Frequently Asked Questions

Neko Rina | Illustrator | Anime Artist

Hey, there! I'm Rina!Here you'll find a compilation of the questions I get asked the most and their respective answers.For a faster search, press Ctrl+F and type some keywords on the search bar that will pop up,
that way you'll find the information you're looking for more easily.

Drawing Tools

► WHAT SOFTWARE/PROGRAM/APP DO YOU USE?
Clip Studio Paint► WHAT TABLET DO YOU USE?
A Wacom Cintiq 13HD.► WHAT DO YOU USE TO MAKE YOUR VIDEOS?
Camtasia Studio, for both recording and editing.► WHAT DO YOU USE TO STREAM?
A software called OBS.► WHICH BRUSHES DO YOU USE?
I mostly use these custom brushes I made for Clip Studio.

Art Resources

► HOW DO YOU COLOR YOUR LINEART SO FAST?
On Clip Studio I use this auto-action to speed up the process.
You can do the same manually on other apps by using this method.► WHAT'S THE 3D HAND MODEL YOU SOMETIMES USE?
This one. The same user also has a female version, in case you're interested.► WHERE DID YOU GET THAT HAIR HIGHLIGHT BRUSH?
Here. It's very handy when I'm in a rush.► HOW DO YOU ACHIEVE CLEAN AND SMOOTH LINEARTS? / WHAT'S THE SIZE OF YOUR CANVAS?
The bigger your canvas resolution is the less 'pixelish' your lines will be.
I tend to work on big canvases of around A4 size, always at 300 dpi at least.► AT WHAT SIZE DO YOU DRAW YOUR EMOTES?
700x700 pixels► DO YOU HAVE ANY TUTORIALS?
You can find a few tutorials on my Youtube channel, along with many speedpaint/timelapse videos where you can see the process of my illustrations.
And random easy art tips on my Instagram. Check out the story highlights on my profile.
I'm also currently working on making more tutorials for my Patreon supporters.

Personal

► HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DRAWING FOR?
I've been drawing since I could hold a pencil in my little hands. I always had paper and lots of color pencils scattered in my bedroom.
But I'm drawing in manga style since 2001-2002. And doing digital art since 2010 more or less.► DID YOU GO TO AN ARTS SCHOOL?
Yes, I did. I studied art for 4 years but they only taught me how to paint with different materials. What I've learned about manga style is totally self-taught.► WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START DRAWING?
I've just always loved doing it as a kid. It's an activity that brings joy and peace to my mind.
However, if you're asking about what inspired me to draw in manga/anime style; I remember just being fascinated when I watched my first anime. I liked that style more than the usual cartoons so I started drawing like that.► FAVORITE ARTISTS?
There are so many, but just to name a few; Inma R., Yamio, Rosuuri, Hyanna-Natsu, Yenkoes...► WHAT LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK?
Spanish and English.

Other

► DO YOU TAKE REQUESTS, COMMISSIONS, ART TRADES, COLLABS...?
No free requests unless I specifically make an announcement about it.
I do take commission though. You can find all the information here.
And I only do art trades, or collabs, with friends or acquaintances.► CAN WE BE FRIENDS? / PLEASE, FOLLOW ME!
Friendship cannot be forced, therefore, you can't ask for it as if it was candy.
And same for the follow. Please respect my reasons to follow or not follow whatever account.► DO YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT ON...?
Click here to find the full list of all my social media.► COULD YOU CHECK MY GALLERY / PAGE / MANGA / ETC. AND TELL ME YOUR OPINION? OR MAYBE FIX MY DRAWINGS?
While I'd love to help you all, I do not have the time for such petitions right now. I'm sorry.► CAN I COPY YOUR DRAWINGS?
For practice and studying purposes, yes.
Just make sure that you credit me if you post it online, to prevent misunderstandings and people calling you a copy-cat or a thief.
For commercial purposes such as commissions, contests, etc. that's a big NO.► CAN I COPY / IMITATE YOUR STYLE FOR MY OWN DRAWINGS?
Yes. Nobody owns colors, lines, or shapes. If it is highly similar you might want to mention me somewhere as inspiration to avoid misunderstanding with other people.► CAN I SELL/MODIFY/REUPLOAD YOUR ART?
Absolutely NOT.
Do not use my art like that without my permission. You are also not allowed to use any of my creations in any blockchain-related technology, including NFTs, cryptocurrency, or future inventions in the space.► I FOUND SOMEONE USING / SELLING / ETC. YOUR WORKS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Let me know about it as soon as you can (through comments or a private message on any of my social media). I will personally analyze the situation and get in contact with that person if needed.
Please under no circumstances insult or threaten anybody.► CAN I MAKE YOU A GIFT/DRAW YOUR OC'S? CAN I DRAW THEM WITH MINES?
Of course, you can! No need to ask for permission.
Remember to link/tag me so I can love and share your work!
On Toyhou.se you can see all my current characters with more info about their designs, stories, and references.► HOW CAN I BECOME AS GOOD AS YOU? WHAT DID YOU DO TO DRAW SO WELL?
Basically, you must remember 2 things:1. Art is NOT a competition. Art is something you have to do because you ENJOY doing it.
2. All the good artists are just bad artists that never gave up. This means that you need to fail many times before you find ways to improve and fix your mistakes.Be patient and kind to yourself. We all learn at a different pace and with different methods. Experiment a lot and you'll slowly find out what works best for you.
And never quit! No matter how terrible the results are. Because if you quit, you will never have the chance to get better.

Where to find me

The following is the full list of all the places you can find me on social media.If you see someone on another website with my name and/or art but it's not listed here, be careful as it is probably not me.