Art
Below are artists that influenced my drawing style and imagination when I was in art high school in the ’90s. I hope that this list of illustrators inspires you as it did me and helps you grow as an artist in whatever medium you choose.
Some of these illustrators have gone on to have their work made into animated films. I included screenshots from their movies (if applicable) but also their source material.
This list is ongoing.
Akira
Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo
Battle Angel Alita
Story and art by Yukito Kishiro
Appleseed
Story and art by Masamune Shirow.
Striker (Spriggan)
Story by Hiroshi Takashige and illustrated by Ryoii Minagawa
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Hayao Miyazaki’s first film.
Vampire Hunter D
Story by Hideyuki Kikuchi and illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano