Comprised of character portraits, reimagined locales, and notable scenes from his favorite works, Otaku Obscura is a chance for Budich to acknowledge the anime he loves while simultaneously adding to their legacy with his own artistic interpretations. Growing up during the original Star Wars era of the 1970s and being a fan of science fiction his whole life, it’s no wonder Budich’s interests have found a muse in the history of anime. In an interview with Spoke Art he states “The hyper-stylized, frenetic animation was like a bolt of inspirational lightning to a young artist. Once I got a taste, my eyes were open to whole new world of characters and themes. No longer was I tethered to a bland, pseudo-realistic, Disney-esque approach to the drawing. Anime has had a huge influence in my work.”
