Friday, February 6, 2015

Artist Of The Day - Kent Williams [feedly]



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To Write a Great Story, Start with a Real Struggle [feedly]



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To Write a Great Story, Start with a Real Struggle
// The Art of Non-Conformity

I appreciated this illustration on unconventional storytelling from Tom Gauld:

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When talking about adventures, I often relate the plot outlining of blockbuster movies and video games.

What if the synopsis of a big summer movie was "So and so had to save the world from evil… and then they did?"

We'd think, "That's it?! How did they save the world … what happened along the way? Did they lose something and have to recover it? How was the hero changed throughout the journey, and what was different at the end of the story?"

Challenge is the essence of adventure, and struggle is the root of any great story.

In fact, sometimes the struggle is the entire story. If the struggle is good enough, we're willing to overlook anything else. Why did the aliens invade the earth? Who cares—we have to defeat them!

A lot of video games have terrible endings, because game designers understand that endings aren't the point. You play the game to be engaged and challenged, not just to beat it.

Sometimes you encounter a difficult part of the game or a boss you have to defeat, and then you hear the message: "Sorry, but your princess is in another castle." What do you think when that happens?

At first you think, This is the 7th time in a row I've heard this story! I think these turtles are just messing with me.

But then you decide, OK, it's not over. Let's get out there for the eighth time in a row and pursue the mission. Sooner or later, I'll find the right castle.

And you keep going, because the struggle is worth the effort.

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michaelallanleonard:What did Bruce Wayne study in order to... [feedly]



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michaelallanleonard:What did Bruce Wayne study in order to...
// Hyperwave





michaelallanleonard:

What did Bruce Wayne study in order to become Batman, you ask?

Criminal psychology, forensics, martial arts, fashion illustration.  You know, the usual.


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Artist Of The Day - Julie Schumer [feedly]



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trumermaid: hi!! ok so one of my goals for the new year is to... [feedly]



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trumermaid: hi!! ok so one of my goals for the new year is to...
// Art and Reference point



trumermaid:

hi!! ok so one of my goals for the new year is to work more in journals and sketchbooks. so recently i've been searching for resources to help me. i figured some other people might want to see the resources i found too, cause journals/sketchbooks are really cool but they can seem difficult and hard to get into. so i made this masterpost! i hope this helps anyone who's interested and happy journaling!

get started

how to start a journal

journaling 101

art journaling 101

lots of blog posts about journaling

start a sketchbook

start a sketchbook and stick to it

what to put in a sketchbook

sketchbook ideas

random art prompt generator

giant list of sketchbook ideas

100 sketchbook ideas

149 sketchbook ideas

sketch using a grid

journaling ideas

119 journal prompts

365 journal writing ideas

journal prompts about memories

more ideas

ideas from keri smith (creator of wreck this journal)

one word prompts

50 art journal prompts

52 list prompts

101 list prompts

lists to keep updated

how to collage in your art journal

collaging 101

other masterposts like this one

how to begin journaling

what to put in notebooks

what to do with a new notebook

journaling ideas and inspiration

ok that's all i've got! i hope some of these links and resources help, and have a great year!


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