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Questions & Answers

Q: How do you pronounce your last name (Aït-Kaci)? Where is it from?

AH-EET-KAH-SEE. It’s Algerian.

Q: Where did your nickname “Chira” come from?

It’s the nickname I gave myself when I was an 11-year-old clicking around the internet. It stuck.

Q: What are your astrology signs?

Scorpio Rising, Sun Taurus, Moon Virgo.

Q: What art programs/tools do you use?

I use a 8x6” Wacom Intuos 3 tablet, I draw primarily in openCanvas 4.06E Plus, and color in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

I tend to use the default brush settings available in both of these programs, but occasionally use Kyle T. Webster’s brushes on specific projects.

Q: Would you be willing to look at my art and tell me what you think?

I don't offer critiques openly, but I do offer a mentorship workshop experience.

If you're interested in hiring me to tutor you for your artistic improvement, please contact me.

Q: Can I repost your work?

No. Please be considerate and link back to any of my hubs should you want to share my work.

The only exception is for press articles and review purposes (in which case, you'd be obligated to link back to my hubs!).

Q: Do you mind if I use your art for reference?

I don't mind being used for personal studies, but when publicly displayed please be considerate and source if heavily used for reference. If used for academic homework, please absolutely cite me appropriately.

Q: Did you go to art school?

I had three months of animation (just long enough to draw my bouncing ball!) before I dropped out, and that’s about the beginning and end of my art studies. I’m self-taught and I try my best to not let that be a weakness.

Q: Do you work in animation?

Nope. Never have. Not even a little bit. But I'm determined to convince you I have.

Q: I have a question that isn't answered in this FAQ?

Contact me! I'll do my best to answer!