There’s more to drawing fan art than showing some love for your favourite subject. When shared properly, fan art tributes can grab the attention of studios and expand your profile with like-minded audiences. That’s not to mention the fact that it’s a fun way to keep yourself sharp.
This is a far cry from how fan art used to be perceived. No longer is it seen as the preserve of amateurs or opportunists. In fact, fan art is now arguably a medium itself with its own unique benefits, and one that gives creators an opportunity to flex their artistic muscles with the help of some familiar iconography.
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For Marvel and DC artist Toni Infante, this elevation of fan art’s status is a natural step. Like many artists, he sees himself as a product of pop culture, with his work having been shaped by the comics he read and the shows that he watched while growing up.
“I think pop art itself included elements
