Season 10 · Episode 23
The curse of "Final Artwork"
May 30, 202512m 6s
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Show Notes
BE MORE WONKY
In this episode:
- Why quick sketches usually have more life in 'em than polished pieces
- How perfectionism kills creativity
- Beware of the pause button (when you're doing graphic recording / live illustration)
- What to do when you're scared your work isn’t “worth the money”
- Tips for keeping final artwork fresh and loose
- Human vs AI: what if the secret is just… being wonky?
Timestamps, if you're into that kind of thing
- 00:00 – Can sketches be “the” illustration?
- 01:00 – The gap between sketch and final art
- 02:00 – Helen’s owls
- 05:00 – What kills good work
- 06:00 – The hourly rate mindset
- 07:00 – Simple marks 4eva
- 08:00 – Sketchy = human (and that’s a good thing)
- 09:00 – Tips for keeping your work feeling fresh
- 10:00 – Live illustration = brave, imperfect, magic
- 11:00 – Be more human, more wonky
Byeeee for now!
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