RE: Genesis of a self-published graphic-novel | The Techno-Templar
@ haedre, first allow me to say thank you for another in-depth look into the real life of an illustrator. The amount of time you dedicate to your craft is amazing. Time invested is what distinguishes the professional from the student (not talent).
That's why, however your drawings are not perfect, it is needed to finish them and pass on to something else. This is how your brain processes the mistakes and can go on for new things. If you don't finish, you get stuck.
You opened my eyes with your words, so another thank you is due. Until now, I have not heard this explanation of why finishing WIPs is important. Earlier this evening, I was commenting about WIPs to @winstonalden. The point I was making to him is that each person works at a different pace, everyone has their own rate of growth. And now you have explained why, in just a few lines, that growth process is slow for some and fast for others.
I have so much to think about now! Good thing it's time for bed.☺
Yeah - I probably could have explained myself better in that post. I'm glad @haedre did a better job! My feeling is that the work doesn't have to be perfect, but it should be finished. Get it done, put it out there, then do something else!
Hey first, sorry to take that long to answer. It's been a very full of comments week :)
You are very welcome @enternamehere! It is really an honour to see that sharing these insights and that a few words can help, inspire or push others to go further =)
Yeah this whole thing about finishing is damn important, isn't it like when one do sports? I don't do much :D ... but all the effect it has on the body in facts takes place after the effort :) And indeed, like @winstonalden says, it doesn't need to be perfect, nonetheless as close as possible according to the creator's eye! Even if you can't publish it because you aren't that happy with it, your next one will be the bomb. Look at people who create "small" drawings, really fast, they usually have tons behind for a few that really kills it.
Also, even when satisfied, most of us will still find something unperfect to the artwork.
Thanks again for the motivating comment!