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When he was a just a boy, Singaporean digital artist Yap Kun Rong loved to draw his favorite cartoon characters. He continued to draw and experiment and started to copy from photographic references. What he didn’t realize then was that he was building the foundations of his career as a successful and talented artist. In university he studied sciences and continued to draw in his free time and continued to see his art only as a hobby. Then it finally hit him, art was his true passion and his career as an artist began. And we must say we’re very pleased with his decision as we thoroughly enjoy his exceptional work.

IT’S ART: You often depict very busy scenes full of details. How do you begin working on such scenes?

Yap Kun Rong: I usually work in the details from the big picture. I first have an image in my mind, then I start to block out the major values and hues quickly. From then on, I add details and refine the image.


"I've always been very impressed by artists who can quickly convey a story/message through a quick sketch"

IA: On the other hand, you also do characters and they are often executed in a speed painting style. Can you tell us about these?

YKR: I've always been very impressed by artists who can quickly convey a story/message through a quick sketch. I felt that to be able to do something like that, a good understanding of form and light is required. I usually do these speed paintings as sketches for clients.

IA: Can you tell us about the importance of the color in your work?

YKR: Color is the most difficult and fun thing to work on in my opinion. I really like the fantasy world palette used by many great artists. Their ability to use colors and yet not compromise the degree of realism is impressive to me.

IA: What do you find to be the most difficult part of an illustration?

YKR: I think the hardest part for me is the detailing. I personally enjoy illustrations with more texture and brush strokes.