manda . rai // FAQs

.FAQS.

These are the questions I get asked the most, so maybe you'll find some information you wanted to know from here!

How long does it take for you to draw those pictures?

It takes me a couple hours or a day or two, depending on my mood. Sometimes I draw for 3 hours straight, other times I draw it over a couple of days. Most of the time I draw while I'm online chatting with people.

Do you take any art classes?!

Currently, no. I used to take them, but haven't taken them in the subject of figure drawing. I wanted to when I was 11, but the teacher recommended you to be at least 12 years old before starting. So I took classes in Prismacolor, Acrylics, and other mediums instead. So I kinda taught myself.

How did you learn to draw like that?

I think the most important thing is to actually want to draw. If you have the passion there, then you'll do pretty well. I'm still learning; I taught myself how to draw in pencil through studying other people's works and looking up tutorials and tips online. I'm still learning as of now, it's a continual learning process.

What materials do you use?

These are my most valuable materials: my mechanical pencil (with #2 lead, no one else can touch it.. it's "sacred"... but I need the different shades of pencil lead... I only have the #2 kind...), my kneaded eraser, my plain white eraser (it's the best, plus my friends write messages on it so it's even awesomer), my ruler (to kinda figure out the proportions), my Q-tips and tortillions (to help shade and blend), a big brush (to brush away the eraser shavings), and I think that's about it.

Will you draw me something?

Sure, I need a picture though. And I do charge for them, so if you want something done, email me at my address: [email protected] for more information!

Can I buy one of your drawings?

Yes, I am willing to sell a copy or print of my drawings... I'm not too sure about selling the original though, because I love them so much. :D But email me about it, and we can figure something out.