I was up super late last night, drawing and watching a new special on Miyazaki which I found with subtitles on youtube (linked below). I'd highly recommend watching it very soon because it might get taken down eventually :(. While I was watching, I kept pausing to look at Miyazaki's drawings. I stopped several times before I had a sudden earth shaking realization. I had once read advice from Miyazaki that says: "Do not draw a guideline for a picture." I had always wondered what that meant. I thought that maybe it was a translation error, but now I know what it means. I realized that Miyazaki draws as if he's drawing with a pen. He also uses an eraser, but most of his drawings go directly for what he's trying to render. I've been adopting that idea with amazing results. I used to draw from rough to finished, but I realize now that it's better to go for the finish right away. If you make an error, just erase it, but always go for the final line. As someone interested in the Japanese aesthetic, I'm constantly trying to learn what it is I like about the style. I've also been taking some time to do some self discovery and what I've realized is that I love having heroes in my life who can help guide me. I truly believe it's important to learn from those you admire. *Check out this guy's youtube channel, he's got a ton of great videos.
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I've had some time to do some soul searching recently and I've been thinking about what's missing from my art. I've created some works that I really feel proud of and I'm trying to find what makes those pieces special. I think I can narrow it down to a few sentences:
-True art (and creativity) means taking action and searching for your own solution. -True art is sincere and created purely for yourself. -True art requires both thought and spontaneity. -Above all else: you must follow your own instincts. I've spent too much time following imaginary rules, instead of following my own gut. The truth is that no one knows what really works. And even if you find someone who you want to emulate, you can't because what works for them will not work for you. You must find your own style by trial and error. You can't think your way out of a problem, you must take action. I think the problem is that most people want the magic answer, but there is no magic answer. These are my musings for today. My best friend and I are brainstorming some ideas for a collaborative video game. I'm having a ton of fun illustrating some concept art.
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