HOME | DD
WarrenLouw — Influence Map - Warren Louw
[NSFW]
Published: 2010-08-31 23:51:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 82858; Favourites: 1147; Downloads: 1959
Redirect to original
Description
My Influence Map (2010)These maps seem to be gaining popularity here, so thought I'd give it a go
All 11 influences inspire me for different aspects.
• Takuji Kawano - Character design and use of colour.
• Adam Hughes - Overall mastery of art and of pinup girls.
• J Scott Campbell - Anatomy, character expressions.
• Hyung-Tae Kim - Character design and rendering quality.
• Range Murata - Design and rendering quality.
• Shunya Yamashita - Character Design.
• Artistic Nudes - Nothing better than referencing the real thing.
• Gil Elvgren - Mastery of pinup girls.
• Yoji Shinkawa - Mastery of natural brush work and uniqueness.
• Tetsuya Nomura - My first big inspiration for character design.
• Abraham Hicks - Only thing thats ever changed my life in a dramatic way for the greater good in all areas.
Hope you enjoyed
For those who'd like to create their own, get the template here: [link]
Related content
Comments: 122
YOU ROOOOOOOOOOOOCK!!!
I love the fact that you like Abraham!
Me rents listen to loads of their stuff.... O__o
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Takuji Kawano - Now I finally got a name to his art. I so loved the character illustrations for SC2.
Do you happen to know who did the illustrations in the old Streetfighter II Turbo booklet. They had a big impact on me back then, but I just don´t know who did them.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Ha! I remember copying that very art! Bengus and Kinu Nishimura were the ones behind it
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Great! Thanks a lot! Funny how such small booklet illustrations can leave such big impressions.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
what a great set of inspiration Warren... Thanks for sharing! You and Yoji are the man!
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks dude! Yup, Yoji is incredible!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
sweet thats awesome ^^ also J.Scott is the man!!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Adam Hughes, a true legend in deed
you got great taste
Artistic nudes ftw, it's one of my influences aswell ^^
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Oh wow, that is a lot of great artists!
I like the comment for Adam, he's extremely good.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
haha, loved the aztec calendar in the top...
great influence masters!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Long live to Tetsuya Nomura and Shunya Yamasita!!! I like their works ^^
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Hyung has some awesome stuff and all your inspirations I agree are awesome and are worthy of being popular!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Funny, I'm just reading "The Law of Attraction", but I find it hard to believe that simply thinking should change the outside world. I do know, of course, that being in a positive mindset ("I am good looking and women love me") will trigger different reactions from people, than being negative. But I cannot bring myself to trust in "attracting" anything beyond this direct influence.
How did Abraham-Hicks change your life?
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
The teachings have helped to change my life in almost every single way (general well being, happiness and successfulness in life). It hasn't only changed the way I choose to think, but my awareness of life has increased, which has changed the way I see life working. When you understand it, you'll start deliberately using it, and the more you do, the better you'll get at it and the more obvious "thought manifestation" will become. The more I deliberately apply it, the more I trust it will absolutely transform everything about my life. Its not easy to apply it 100% of the time when you've lived a life not even paying it any attention, so its a process. When you understand it in a better way, your life and much more will begin to make greater sense.
Someone who gets into this and feels it isn't working for them just needs a better awareness of it to see how it is always working no matter what. I have a very good understanding of the laws, so for me, I understand that thought is the source of every manifestation in ones experience. If you cant find the link between your thoughts and what's manifesting in your experience, you need to pay attention to your emotions to figure it out. Your emotions are always responding to your thoughts. If you can figure out the emotion, you can trace it back to the thought and the situation will make more sense.
There is an entire art to this deliberate creation and it is so rewarding and so much fun, because you understand that this is the path towards reclaiming all of your power back. This is why I chose to really get into it. The more you get it right, the more you will believe
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you, Warren, for your comprehensive and deep reply. You are very kind. I feel that I want to follow your example and try and apply the ideas from the book. I got everything to gain.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Its a pleasure. Enjoy the ride
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Sick bro!! Good to see where your inspiration comes from...
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
No offense but Scott Campbell is overrated and doesnt belong on that list. IMO All other great choices though.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
These maps are a nice idea, I always wonder who or what inspires the really 'big guys' here on dA. Very interesting!
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow, I didn't think about Abraham when I did mine. It's cool to see that influences you too.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
i think the top two right ones/artists are my favourite. and if you thinking wow this guy still hasnt commented properly on my work...lol- dude, you no longer need inspiration- you ARE the source now! no more looking at other peoples work, you are the work! everyone who looks at your work will be saying i wish i could draw/paint like that! is that even actually really done by one person, start teaching your ways young grasshopper (lol and yeh i know u already are but point still stands)
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thanks man! I really appreciate that. I know what you mean. I honestly don't reference my artistic inspirations as much as I used to anymore because of that. These are just the guys that helped shape who I've become.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
i was about to give a nice comment lol until i read that last thing which i dunno what it is... i thought u were naturally a awesome person and didnt need help from a cult :s
''''their whole schtick is that they channel these Spirits who speak through Esther at conferences. Apparently the Spirits are collectively called Abraham. I believe the Law of attraction and positive thinking is beneficial in my life, but the Hicks stuff seems like a scam and cult''''
other than that- good job!
god, life and your own mind/soul should be enough my friend... i belive its best not to experiment down the paths of uncertainty in human minds.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
No worries dude. I understand quite deeply what they are about. Its very familiar territory for me, so I can say that everything is good
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I wonder how many people put you on theirs, Warren.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Absolutely, on the money with all of them! same here, exept in mine I add Kosuke Fujishima as well and Frank Cho. I enjoyed this
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Heh, the most recent place I saw that Kawano pieces was a chart showing how Sophitia's boobs have gotten bigger in every soul game, while her outfit has gotten smaller.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Yeah, Ive noticed that... seems to be happening with a few of the SC girls. Thats the only thing Im not too keen on.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
If things continue, how many games before Talim has double-D's heh.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
I dont want to even imagine how Ivy will look by then...
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
I have a very big interest in the mayan understanding of time
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
!No it i can believe¡ !No it i can believe¡
Warren Louw me answer. Already before had left messages to TITANS of dA and you are... the first that answer.
Thanks by give the time for answer me. I am proud of my culture to the know of that inspires a TITANS.
You is my influence.
Usted es mi influencia, gracias señor.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank you for your words and its no problem 
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
Thank °U°
I hope see you more active. your´s works are greats *______________________*
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Hell yes! Love Range Murata XD Have most of his art books imported. Very nice
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow this is really similar to mine (J Scott Campbell, Shunya Yamashita, Gil Elvgren) 
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Your influences definitively show what you mean when you're doing your job, sir.
Respect. Keep the good work
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Wow gotta be my favorite influence map yet, fantastic influences. ^_^
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
| Next =>