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Sketchnote Army Podcast

Deb Aoki infuses the spirit of manga and anime into her visual thinking practice - S15/E07

Apr 16, 2024
Deb Aoki discusses her childhood love for manga and anime, blending it with journalism to enhance visual storytelling. She explores the impact of manga on her art journey, bridging communication gaps through visual representations. The rise of manga in North America, the value of messy sketches, and analog sketchnoting tools are also highlighted. Explore insights on water-based highlighter pens, erasable features, and practical advice for visual thinkers.
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  • Drawing is a language starting with simple elements, gradually building up to create complex visuals.
  • Build a visual library of key industry icons, symbols, and concepts while focusing on essentials.

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Learning to Draw: Understanding the Basics as Building Blocks

Think of drawing as a language where letters, shapes, and forms are your building blocks. Start with simple elements and gradually build up to create people, places, and things. Approach drawing as a step-by-step process where you learn the basics before moving on to more complex visuals.

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