I would divide this question into two basic tiers. Image courtesy Michael Mercer What other illustrators have influenced you as an artist? Tolkien to thank for getting me started, because I’ve been writing and drawing my own stories ever since they introduced me to the world of fantasy. Talk about an inspiring writer/illustrator combo! I think I have mostly my older brother Aaron and J. R. R. Many people don’t realize that Tolkien was an accomplished watercolorist and illustrated several versions of his books. I loved the epic scope and masterful execution of Tolkien. He got me reading Tolkien in about sixth grade, as well as many other authors. I remember spending a lot of time looking at the art in those books.Īaron was heavily invested in creating the stories and worlds of his role-playing games and often looked for inspiration in popular fiction. My older brother, Aaron, enjoyed role-playing games and purchased a number of game manuals that had beautiful fantasy illustrations. My interest in art and writing started early. Website Photo courtesy Michael Mercer How did you get into art, writing, and design? He graduated with a BFA in animation from BYU and has since worked in the entertainment industry as a concept artist, animator, and motion graphics artist. Michael Mercer was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and served a full-time mission to the Philippine islands.
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