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The cringe stage

lifeboat • 1434 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Process
  1. Creative work goes through a 'cringe stage' where things may not turn out as expected.
  2. Persisting through the cringe stage is necessary to improve and grow as an artist.
  3. Care and attention to detail are essential in creating meaningful and impactful art.

The thing that sticks out

Austin Kleon • 2098 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Process
  1. It's important to know what to keep in your work and what to remove. Sometimes, cutting out parts you love can help your overall project grow better.
  2. You can take pieces from your creative work, like plant cuttings, and use them in new ways. This allows you to explore fresh ideas or directions.
  3. Giving things time to settle before you repurpose them can make a big difference. Just like letting cuttings dry before replanting, patience is key in creating something new.

Inside my studio

Austin Kleon • 2378 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Process
  1. Having a neat workspace can be overwhelming. It's important to remember that creating in a clean space is not the ultimate goal.
  2. Sometimes, you need permission to get messy and be creative. It's okay to make a bit of a mess while working on your projects.
  3. A well-organized studio setup can make it easier to switch between tasks. Having both digital and analog spaces allows for more creativity.

Kent Beck: Illuminating the Pattern Language of Modern Life

Software Design: Tidy First? • 684 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Process
  1. Kent Beck's artwork combines traditional methods with modern themes, using materials like acrylic on glass and mirrors. This unique approach connects past art styles with today's technology.
  2. His cityscapes focus on how light shapes our urban experiences, emphasizing moments that can easily be missed. Each light point represents both existence and the possibility of absence.
  3. Beck's abstract pieces follow strict patterns with colors that never touch, reflecting the inner workings of his mind. This turns each work into an exploration of how we perceive reality and our environment.
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