How to Generate Ideas to Draw or Paint

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Liandro

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Learn how to transform your brain so you always have something you can draw.

@gman_arts

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1yr

I have a question for you that learning human anatomy is necessary for cartoons or not ? As I make cartoons for my 2d animations .

Liandro

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1yr

Good question, @gman_arts! I think it depends on the style of cartoon that you’re going for. If it’s realism-based cartoons (think of Disney movie characters or comics superheroes), then, yes, it’s essential to be very familiar with realistic anatomy because those kind of stylizations rely deeply on it and require anatomical believabilty. For a more simple-shaped or stick-figure kind of cartoon (think of South Park or Peppa Pig), then I’d say it’s not necessary to delve into anatomy - although it might still help to know basic figure construction so you can maintain proportions and know where to place each part of the body, even if stylized. Hope this helps!

@pinkapricorn

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2yr

@Liandro Now I finally know what you sound like, haha! :) We had many a good conversation through Proko email back when getting critiques that way was a thing. You were so approachable and always read what I said carefully and wrote me thoughtful responses. You really helped my thinking as I navigated the messy journey toward being able to make the art I want to make. How are things going for you today? Are you still able to contribute to student growth as much as you want to?

Liandro

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2yr

Hey, @pinkapricorn! 😄 I remember those early days back when student feedbacks were handled through email - feels like forever ago, haha! I’m glad our conversations were helpful to you back then. I’m doing well, thanks for asking! I’m still contributing with critiques and feedbacks here through the site, it’s been great as always. And, as you’ve seen, I’ve also had the pleasure to start making videos of my own with the Proko team support, it’s been quite a journey! This video was the first one, and we’re currently outlining new videos in the structure of a course. Hopefully, we’ll be able to release new content sooner than later. 🙂 Thanks for getting in touch! What about you, how’ve you been?

Steve Lenze

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2yr

Nice video, loved it :)

Liandro

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2yr

Thank you, @Steve Lenze! :D

Christopher Beaven

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2yr

Love the video! Great job!

Liandro

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2yr

Thank you, @Christopher Beaven! 😄

@paper

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3yr

@Liandro oh hell yeah dude,that video was awesome!It remind me of how important it is to think of the concept and ideation of the picture as much as the technique and craftsmanship of it!

Liandro

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3yr

I’m glad you liked it, @paper! Thanks! 😄

Ferencz Erzsebet

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3yr

Very inspiring video, a full Proko course from Liandro would be really helpful. Great teacher, great ideas, great animations.

Liandro

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3yr

That’s very nice of you, @Ferencz Erzsebet! Thank you! 😄

Chad Bever

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3yr

Would check out a course from Liandro in a heartbeat. Great vid!

Liandro

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3yr

Thanks a lot, @Chad Bever! Glad you liked it! 😀

TeResA Bolen

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3yr

WOW! What a brilliant job - wonderful, demonstrative, entertaining examples - and so great to see your face and hear your voice. YES, would love to see full length courses from Liandro!