Welcome to the second edition of my Linked Universe fanartist/writer interview!
This is a project born from my love of asking questions, Linked Universe, and the creators of the fanworks that comprise the backbone of the fandom. Full interview with @majoralynx under the cut!
Majoralynx, or either Lynx or Majora, has been on Tumblr for around five years, but has only been posting for around one. Majora goes by They/Them pronouns. Today, we ask them about their art and experiences, as well as how they became a fan of Linked Universe!
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When did you get into Linked Universe?
"Around five years [ago]! I got Tumblr because of it!!
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What specifically prompted that? An official post or a fanwork of some kind?
"I don't actually remember very well... I think it was a fanfic I came across while reading TLOZ ones!"
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Do you have a favourite Link in the Chain? What makes them your favourite?
"My favorite for the past few years has been Legend! I relate to him on probably a scary level, and I usually latch onto characters like that! Time is up there in the same category as well."
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What about the comic captures your heart the most? Is there a specific element that inspires your art?
"I think the concept of them all interacting and sharing their stories just sparked my interest!! [...] Yes!!! It's so interesting how their experiences have shaped them, and I love seeing them interact in such ways."
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What does your art process look like?
"Oughhhh, my process changes depending on what I'm doing! Usually I sketch and then just color..."
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Your art has a very traditional look despite being digital. I notice, more often than not, it emulates watercolour works. What do you think inspired that creative choice?
"I'm traditional based!!!! I've been drawing traditionally my whole life, and I actually am not very familiar with digital. Watercolor happens to be my favorite medium! [...] Ohh, the art is digital!! I just use traditional as my main medium. I tend to try my best to replicate a traditional feel and texture to my art. It feels a lot more home-y and comforting!!"
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Any techniques or brushes you think work best for that?
"I usually use a default pencil brush!! That, and a watercolor/paint brush, are my go to."
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How do you pick colours for your art? What do you consider when creating the composition for a piece?
"For composition, I try to find an interesting viewpoint and fill in empty space with any texture I can! I'll manipulate clothes to make a more interesting silhouette, such and such!! As for color, I fr just say 'fuxk it we ball.' I don't know wtf I'm doing fr"
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Are there any art resources you've found helpful, past or present, to study?
"I don't really have the money or resources to buy anything, but I find it really useful to study everything around me!! Looking at people and observing the way the shadows and colors fall on their features, or staring intently at clothes/scenery to better understand the shapes that make up something!"
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Are there any artists you look up to, either in the online space or IRL?
"Oiuhhhh, @kokirizeldas, @wardingshout, and @clowns0up-felix are artists I've looked up to for a while!! I'm still surprised I'm mutuals with all of them, lol, they're all very kind!!"
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Can you hulahoop?
"[...] I can hulahoop !!!! :)) It's very fun!!"
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Is there anything else you'd like to say?
"I don't think I have much to say! :)"
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This was a very fun interview for me to conduct, and Lynx had a lot of interesting things to say! Make sure to check out their blog, show them some love, and take a look at their open commissions!
