Before Dragon Ball there was Dr Slump | Akira Toriyama
Japanese art and design from my childhood is a major inspiration of mine. In this series, I will share the creators that have shaped my idea of great art and design.
Before Dragonball , AkiraToriyama created a fantastic manga comic / TV anime called Dr Slump āļø Personally, I find his light hearted and humorous work from the 80s, like this one, far more enjoyable than the over the top action it's become. His drawing style has become much busier too, which I guess has been a trend in manga/anime as a whole.
If you are like me and simple, bold and fun drawings resonate with you, I totally recommend checking out some 80s manga from Japan šÆšµ
About Natalie Ex Design Studio
Hello, my name is Nat. Iām a qualified and experienced Illustrator and Graphic Designer in Melbourne. I have a Bachelor of Visual Communication Design and over 18 years of industry experience in illustration, graphic design and digital marketing.
The trademark Natalie Ex aesthetic is a playful and polished clean line style, inspired by my half Japanese upbringing.