Art preference: what do you like to draw and watch?

[RTSSH21]

Do you like realistic comic art? Cartoon art? Manga?
I usually like manga-styled stuff better art-wise, but there are A LOT of comics out there that turn my head even though they aren't manga. I suppose as long as the art is good it doesn't matter what kind of art it is. I do have a tendency of being turned off the realistic stuff though - it usually ends up looking weird, even if drawn really well.

Pretty characters? Exaggerated features?
I like characters that can be told apart from each other or have interesting personalities. Any time I see another one of those optimistic protagonists I stop reading. Like, right away. I'm sick of Narutos and Ash Ketchums and all the rest of those idiots.

Hand-drawn art? Or computerized?
Either. Doesn't matter to me. I have a soft spot for hand-drawn things, but it rarely ever makes a difference.

How much does the art matter? If the story's good the art doesn't matter or should a good story be made better with top art? Does the genre change you standards for art?
I do kind of have a standard to art... If it's sprites, or just REALLY BAD, then I probably won't read it. So long as I can make out emotions, characters, backgrounds, and all the other necessities without spending 5 minutes looking at something I could have done better when I was 10, then I'll look at it. Once that test has been passed, I have to be grabbed by the story within 5-10 pages, usually.If I can't see anything happening, I give up, write it down, and make sure I never click it again. Story is VERY important - and that's what judges whether or not I'll read. I haven't seen too much art here that fails to when I was 10, so it isn't as much of an issue.

Who are your favorite artists? heck what are your favorite comics? (and has the art anything to do with it?)
...Oh fu----

Spoiler! :

YuYuHakusho, InuYasha, Hellsing, Vassalord, Bakuman (even though it sucked for a long time), Elemental Gelade, Kuroshitsuji, Asch the Bloody, Cardcaptors, Death Note, Ikkoku Irokoi Romantan (don't judge me, that crap's hilarious), Pandora Hearts, Batman (anything without Robin and the others), Conan the Barbarian, High School of the Dead, Pokemon Adventures, The Life and Times of a Lesbian Chick, Enthrall, Grayscale, Vacan7, Destress, Paradox, MYth, Mokepon, Lost Love, kind of liking My Utopia, Forced Seduction, The World Stops, Bride of the Shark, Yaoi Tales, Under Still Water, My Finn, Skyrim Ventures, Five Houses, I wish that The Way I Am continued, and Eye Hunters, Black Friday Rule (which deserves WAY more fans than it has), Mytholol, Cold Coffee, Rounin Kenshin, Acid Flower, Full Metal Alchemist, Full Metal Panic I'm just gonna stop. I'm getting sick of typing, lol.

You don't need to answer these questions just some kind of summary of how you think of art is fine, as an artist or fan.
Did anyway. XD

[Vitotamito]

While making art I can't watch anything, it's distracting. I do like to listen to music that reflects the mood of what I'm making.

[Mr. Henry]

Do you like realistic comic art? Cartoon art? Manga? Pretty characters? Exaggerated features?
I can proudly most of them, but also leaning more toward manga and cartoony(depending for this one). Exaggerated features? Depends on how exaggerated.

Hand-drawn art? Or computerized?
I've seen a lot of good from both, but there is something to be said about really well-done traditional art.

How much does the art matter? If the story's good the art doesn't matter or should a good story be made better with top art? Does the genre change you standards for art?
Hmmm... Art doesn't matter so much as long as it looks like the authors got a grasp of the basics. As for story, I like the sort with characters that both personally and physically change throughout the course of the story.

Who are your favorite artists? heck what are your favorite comics? (and has the art anything to do with it?)
Naoki Urasawa(Monster, Pluto)
Kaoru Mori(Bride's Story)
Hiroaki Samura(Blade of the Immortal)
Norihiro Yagi(Claymore)
Komi Naoshi(Double Arts, Apple,Island)
Various webcomic/manga artists scattered throughout the corners of the galax-... Internet.

[elrotram]

I'm weird. I have about six CDs that go through rotation on my CD player while I draw. I'll keep reference in front of me but moving pictures tend to distract me. As for what I like, I tend to enjoy realistic manga/manga-like realism, such as Death Note and FABLES. I hated Death Note's plot (they relied on dialogue waaaaay too much and it was only interesting in Vol 4) but the art was gorgeously rendered - and FABLES is just all-around well done. Other manga (and even American comics) annoy me because everyone looks the same - and a lot of artist don't mind using the same stock character as everyone else! I tend to emphasize the importance of life-drawing to people who ask for opinions. It makes me grumpy. I tend to read stories for the art, even if they're poorly done - the only one I never finished was DN.

[erase]

Other manga (and even American comics) annoy me because everyone looks the same - and a lot of artist don't mind using the same stock character as everyone else!

This. I like art where everyone likes distinct (like One Piece, Eyeshield 21 and a lot more I'm probably forgetting) and I like to draw unique characters. I've literally spent days drawing different kinds of eyes, mouths, noses and heads.

[eishiya]

Distilled your questions into categories to make answering easier and less wall-of-texty:
Style: I like art that's on the realistic side, but with a clear touch of stylization. Art that's just "realistic" bores me, and cartoony art rarely works with the kinds of stories I like to read. I guess I like to see a mix, like Chira (Sfeer Theory, more on the cartoony side) or Jason Chan (more realistic/rendered).
I like (main) characters who are average. Moderately attractive, not gorgeous. I think a character's looks should only be outstanding (ugly or beautiful) if the plot (or a subplot) calls for it, or I get distracted and start wondering why it's not more important. It's the character design version of the Law of Conservation of Detail.
And of course, I want variety in the designs. Characters, environments, weapons, everything - everything should feel like it belongs in the same story, but I should be able to tell them apart. Characters in particular should be able to pass the bald, B&W test. Locations should never make the reader wonder if the characters moved at all, etc.

Method: I don't care whether a comic is drawn with analogue or digital media, but I do care about the process and artistic integrity. Unless justified by a strict third party deadline, I can't stand things like photo backgrounds and copypasta panels (and even when it's justified, it irks me). I also don't like comics with a style derivative from a single source. Overall, I want to be inspired, I look for comics I can learn a lot from. I want to see good techniques, interesting panelling, effective storytelling.

Importance: I come for the art, stay for the story. If the art doesn't interest me, I won't bother with the story even if it sounds great, but if the story is terrible, I won't keep reading even if the art is amazing. ...ideally. In reality, I often keep buying books of comics I'm not really interested in they inspire me or there's a lot to learn from. I don't really view them as works to be enjoyed, but textbooks filled with useful knowledge. I love learning, so I still enjoy them, just for a different reason from what the creators likely intended.

I sat here for over two hours trying to come up with an actual list of works I enjoy as a reader, but for the "inspiration" reason above, I had a hard time. I'm not satisfied with what I came up with, so I shall not post it. But I will say this: The comics I keep coming back to read in full all have strong art that befits the story, but it isn't the best art of all the comics I read. The comics I reread in their entirety rather than flip through the pages are the ones with the strongest writing. Edit: Or rather, the writing that most appeals to me.

[SpiralPen]

Do you like realistic comic art? Cartoon art? Manga? Pretty characters? Exaggerated features?
I'm not very picky about art, but if I had to stick a label on my interests I'd probably say I'm somewhere in the middle. Ultra-realism and super cartoonish aren't really my bag, but I can (and do) occasionally enjoy both! If given the liberty, I like styles drenched in sharp lines and angles with smooth or flat colors. I love mascot art for this reason, simple and sleek logos that try to grab your eye with as little color or lines and as much style as possible.

Hand-drawn art? Or computerized?
I don't think it really makes a difference, honestly!

How much does the art matter? If the story's good the art doesn't matter or should a good story be made better with top art? Does the genre change you standards for art?
I think the story should always take precedence, even if not by a landslide. However, I think heart or passion/ambition are even more important than story. If the author is passionate about their project and obviously love it enough to try as hard as it deserves, you have something special. Art and writing can grow and be edited, soul is more nuanced.

Who are your favorite artists? heck what are your favorite comics? (and has the art anything to do with it?)
My answer to this is too long to summarize right now. XD
I will say that when it comes to this site, I really enjoy something about Peter Anckorn's art (By the Book). It's a very interesting blend of styles, but the small details really give everything a breath of imagination. Also, Gibson Twist, the author of Pictures of You and Our Time in Eden, is one of my favorite writers but I don't really care all that much for his art style. I definitely like it, but it's one of those situations where the story really pulled me in harder. Kynim, the author of Myths of Unova (A White Nuzlocke) has a brilliant coloring style. It somehow looks very messy and intricately realistic at the same time. It really fleshes out her simplified art style. Also, Seven Rain, the author of Wings Over Ethereal, has these really slick and sharp lines that I fetish over. I admire how he can simply draw anything from a monster to a castle and have them fit in with his style despite any lack of experience with the subject matter.
Professionally, I have to confess that I very much dislike 90% of American comic book art. I adore the style of Scott Pilgrim, Tegami Bachi, Dragon Ball, Not Simple, Soul Eater, Vagabond, One Piece, and Rave Master. Oh, also Sgt. Frog and anything Rumiko Takahashi.
I'm trying to think of more European or American comics that I've read or purchased recently but I can't....
OH! I really love the art style of the Archie Sonic and Mega Man comics!