Victoria Butler is a senior at Musselman and is our April/May Artist of the Month. She believes she was nominated for the details and dedication put into her works, but Mrs. Shirley nominated her for her creativity and time management.

Mrs. Shirley expects great things in Victoria’s future.

She describes her style as cartoon-like, with hints of realism in the details.

Victoria uses several different mediums for her work. “I normally doodle in a Sketchbook for my base ideas, while I use my art tablet to finalize my work.”

She finds her inspiration in a variety of places, such as, “most media, but especially music and other forms of art like animation.”

Victoria’s improvement is quite clear to her. “I have improved in a lot of things, but to settle on one it would have to be drawing people and body types. I’ve always struggled to find a way to draw humans/body types, but I’ve finally grown more comfortable and adapted it to my style.”

management. Mrs. Shirley expects great things in Victoria’s future.

She describes her style as cartoon-like, with hints of realism in the details.

Victoria uses several different mediums for her work. “I normally doodle in a Sketchbook for my base ideas, while I use my art tablet to finalize my work.”

She finds her inspiration in a variety of places, such as, “most media, but especially music and other forms of art like animation.”

Victoria’s improvement is quite clear to her. “I have improved in a lot of things, but to settle on one it would have to be drawing people and body types. I’ve always struggled to find a way to draw humans/body types, but I’ve finally grown more comfortable and adapted it to my style.”

Victoria’s struggles are not over, however. “I’d say the biggest thing I still need to get comfortable with is doing hair.” Hair is one of the most detailed parts of the body, with hundreds of potential styles and ten times as many individual strands.

Victoria recommends that artists, regardless of experience, do two things: use references and work outside their comfort zone. “I recommend all artists new and old use references and dabble outside of their comfort zone at times! Even if it’s just trying a new style you like from a show or drawing what’s next to you. It really does help even if you don’t see the outcome immediately!”

She had one last bit of advice for artists. “Last thing I’d say as advice is don’t give up. Finding your style in art can take a while, and there’s so much out there to try and improve on. Take your time and find what you like!”