Today we’d like to introduce you to Cypher Cyn.
Hi Cypher, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember. Ever since I was a kid, I always had a pencil and paper in my hand. When I first started drawing, I would draw the cartoons I would watch. I remember my sister introduced me to anime at an early age, and I’m so glad she did. It started off with The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, which later turned into an admiration of Studio Ghibli, which transformed into a love for all drawing styles and animation.
As I approached my teen years, my art was more about self-expression and less observant. I still admired the artists I fell in love with as a child, but I was so wrapped up in my own mind that I didn’t think about them much. I was so unfocused on skill and technique and completely consumed by emotion. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but when I look back on my art I cringe; I also cry. I had a story to tell, but I didn’t quite have the skills to execute my ideas.
I often felt like I was unheard and misunderstood as a teen, but I used my art to communicate my feelings when my words failed me. To make a long story short, I was dealing with the guilt of sexual assault and mental health issues. I had no idea how to address these things in a healthy way. That time was extremely dark and bleak. It hurts to think about. I haven’t introduced my traumas to any of my that I create now. I hope I find the strength and courage to address these subjects in my current pieces.
As young adult, I try to go back to those art fundamentals I learned as a teen. Extremely simple stuff like color theory and composition-things that I used to disregard. I’m definitely still learning. I’m far from a professional. But I have improved so much, and I am proud of myself. My goal is to use the elements and principles that I’m learning to effectively tell my story. As of lately, I’ve just been drawing for fun.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s definitely been a challenging journey. The process of discovering myself through my art was uncomfortable, but it was also healing. I had to look introspectively and ask myself a lot of questions. Why was I doing this? Have I fully addressed my traumas? Why am I ashamed of sharing this? What does this particular piece mean to me? I’m still learning to be more honest with myself. I’m still learning, I’m still improving, and I’m still growing.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I would call myself a hobby artist. I wouldn’t really say my art stands out from others, but there are definitely elements that you can find in nearly every drawing of mine. For example, I love messy sketch lines. I was never really good at lineart, so I used that as a stylistic choice. You can see the under sketch in most of my finished pieces. I think that sets me apart from others, and I like the look of messy sketch lines that are partially erased.
What makes you happy?
Art makes me happy. My family makes my happy. My friends make me happy. As of lately, these things have been keeping me grounded. It keeps me sane. I thank God every day for these things because they invaluable to me.
Contact Info:
- Email: theoriginalcyphercyn@gmail.com (Business inquiries only please)
- Website: https://www.inprnt.com/profile/cyphercyn/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyphercyn/
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/cyncypher
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC1G6nzpor1Pr1mu9vMhonOw?sub_confirmation=1
- Other: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdMSVdrm/
