Is being a ‘full-time illustrator’ all it’s cracked up to be or do we romanticise this way to make money because it reminds of childhood?
Author: Matt Shanks
The elements of beauty
Beauty comes in many forms, in many different times, to many different people. So, what makes something beautiful?
Which idea next?
If an artist finds themselves with too many ideas, is there a deceptively simple way to decide which idea we should work on next?
Making a map of dead ends
If we can more easily see the paths we shouldn’t follow, does that make finding the correct one easier?
Paying the bills
No matter which way you dice the onion, there’s no escaping the need for money to live. So how might art factor into that?
Just feed me
If more choice for a consumer is better, then why do chef’s banquets and ‘just feed me’ options exist in restaurants?
The luxury of having no time
Most of us say we need more time but what if the opposite was true? What if less time helped us move forward?
A selfish act?
Can the selfish act of making art become an act of generosity? What happens to others who come across the work we make for ourselves?
Grids and guides
What value do grids and guides have in supporting and unlocking greater creativity in the art we make and the stories we tell?
Using enthusiasm
Instead of over-thinking and using rational judgement, what if we were led to our next project by emotion?