Originally Posted by
Draconi Redfir
I don't believe artists should get offend when people ask them questions like:
"Is your character based on / inspired by this other character?"
"Did you base this on [artist]'s art style?"
"where do you find your inspiration?"
"This looks similar to [other media]"
etc.
These are just questions from curious folk who admire your artwork and are trying to learn more about it and about you, there's no need to get upset about it.
If the comparison they're making is right, then hey! congratulations, you've met someone who knows what you're going for, and might even be a fan of the same thing you're a fan of!
If they're wrong? Then hey great! Now you know something that you can check out later that sounds like it might be in a style or theme you'd enjoy!
I just don't get why these kind of questions upset people all the time. Personally i find it just gives me a sense of walking on eggshells when all I'm trying to do is strike up a conversation or learn more about the artist.
That said:
-Signed by a non-artist who doesn't go through whatever artists go through when asked these kind of questions. so maybe there's a really good reason, but personally i don't know it.