Thoughts on Illustration

Embracing Hand-made in Your Work

Episode Summary

In the age of AI, it's time to double down on being a human. That means things like bringing more hand-influenced spontaneity into, and embracing analogue processes in, your art. In this episode I share how I'm doing this in my own practice and how it's bringing me more joy and even creating new opportunities for me. By listening to this episode, you'll learn how to embrace your own humanity to re-spark your joy and feel more connected in your everyday practice as an illustrator.

Episode Notes

In the age of AI, it's time to double down on being a human. That means things like bringing more hand-influenced spontaneity into, and embracing analogue processes in, your art. In this episode I share how I'm doing this in my own practice and how it's bringing me more joy and even creating new opportunities for me. By listening to this episode, you'll learn how  to embrace your own humanity to re-spark your joy and feel more connected in your everyday practice as an illustrator.

Ideas in This Episode:

• Some differences between physical and digital media
• How to embrace your humanity in the age of AI
• How "The Minimum Vision of Success" can invite you into making art
• The "Unplugged Album" of Illustration
• Raw, Unplugged vs. Layered, Produced
• The importance of drawing regulalry

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