About SYDNEY MARIE graveyard

I'm SYDNEY—also known as SYDNEY MARIE GRAVEYARD on YouTube. I am a Thai freelance illustrator and Youtuber located in the capital area of Thailand.

My early artwork was influenced a lot by Japanese pop culture, which I discovered at a young age through comics. In more recent years, I've been very aware and curious about the direction of my style and have developed several drawing styles that I can switch between depending on the type of work I do or the mood I’m in. I find it incredibly exciting to be able to draw very simplified and expressive cartoon characters one day and elaborate semi-realistic illustrations the next.

Comics have always been one of my main sources of inspiration. I get spellbound by deep characters, a story that plays with your feelings, and twists no one saw coming. As much as I love designing characters and drawing illustrations, comics hold a special place in my heart and are an endless source of inspiration for me. I strive to knit the creation of comics more and more into my work—as personal projects as well as professional jobs.

I have always had a "secret" passion for video creation. Since I was young, I was always obsessed with video cameras and creating narratives. Back in 2015, I tried, for the first time, combining illustrations with the video format and uploaded my very first drawing time-lapse on YouTube. By combining drawing and video, I found the perfect formula that would allow me to express myself. Today my YouTube community has grown to over 300 subscribers who love art (probably) as much as I do.

As an artist who is 100% self-taught, I cannot even start to express my gratitude towards all the experienced artists who uploaded drawing tutorials in the very early years of YouTube. As I grew into a competent digital artist and my skills developed, I took it upon myself to help other aspiring digital artists get started on their journey. I want to contribute to the art community with guides and tutorials so I'm sure that the next generation of digital artists knows where and how to start their journey.