Thoughts on Illustration How do illustrators find their ideas?
Nov 21, 2023
Exploring where ideas come from and how illustrators find inspiration. Discussing the development of ideas through understanding, experience, intuition, and craft. Differentiating between ideas and non-ideas in art. Emphasizing the importance of comprehending ideas and introducing techniques for generating ideas effectively. Discussing the role of craft and routine in delivering consistently good work. Exploring the fourth stage of generating ideas through 'eye mode drawing'. Emphasizing the value of studying other artists' work and describing ideas before illustrating them.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Expressions of Gratitude, New Website Feature, and Update on Anniversary Episode
02:30 • 3min
Developing a Composition Class and Exploring the Concept of Ideas
05:09 • 3min
Developing Ideas: Understanding, Experience, Intuition, and Craft
07:49 • 21min
Exploring the Concept of Ideas in Illustration
28:50 • 4min
Understanding the Concept of Ideas and Introduction to Generating Ideas
32:22 • 2min
Craft, Routine, and Delivering Very Good Work
34:18 • 15min
Eye Mode Drawing: Generating Rough Ideas
49:09 • 17min
Learning from Others and Describing Ideas
01:06:32 • 3min