Artist of the Month: Cody A Banks
Thank you card January 2024: Cody A Banks
Meet the Artist
@codyabanks
A glimpse into the creative
world of Cody A Banks.
A StickerApp Interview Written by Nora 2023-11-15
New year, new collaboration! Say hello to Cody A Banks, the talented artist behind this month's Thank You card and the genius behind these quirky characters. Cody's unique style blends traditional and vintage cartoon elements with a modern twist. These cartoon resolution characters showcase Cody's distinctive flair, animated charm, and chill vibes.
StickerApp: How would you define your style?
Cody: I would define my style as modern-vintage vector art. I use a lot of vintage cartoon elements but put my own modern twist on them.
StickerApp: What's your favorite technique?
Cody: My favorite tool to use in Adobe Illustrator is the pencil tool.
Cody's cool figures with a StickerApp pack
Cody's Designs
StickerApp: Who or what's your biggest inspiration?
Cody: I love the art in Adventure Time. I'd love to create a fully animated cartoon series someday with all of my characters.
StickerApp: How did it all start?
Cody: I started drawing a lot when I was 5 - 6 years old. I took my first class on Adobe Illustrator when I was 15.
StickerApp: Tips for those starting out?
Cody: Find inspiration and have fun. Finding your own style takes time but will inevitably happen if you continue to create.
Cody Designing
Cody's sticker sheets
StickerApp: What's your favorite app or program?
Cody: Adobe Illustrator
StickerApp: Why do you use StickerApp?
Cody: I use StickerApp for their versatility. There are so many materials to choose from and different cut styles.
StickerApp: What's your favorite material?
Cody: Can't go wrong with the classic vinyl material. It allows my designs to pop and is nice and durable.
StickerApp: How do you use stickers for your own business/personal brand?
Cody: I sell stickers of my art and also use them for packaging whenever I sell merch.
