Fanzine and Self-publishing Lab
Having no ideas is no problem
A course by Alfonso De Anda , Illustrator
About the video: Having no ideas is no problem
Overview
“For me, having ideas is not an easy task and, interestingly, ideas come easily when I am not looking for them. To think that it is necessary to have an idea to start drawing is quite common but in my case it is often the other way around; The ideas come after I start drawing and have made drawings that I don't like at all. I will talk to you about how I had to change my way of understanding the drawing and my relationship with the sketchbook so as not to live frustrated, recognizing that the goal of sitting down to draw is the same: drawing. Just draw.”
In this video lesson Alfonso De Anda addresses the topic: Having no ideas is no problem, which is part of the Domestika online course: Fanzine and Self-publishing Lab. Publish your first fanzine and rediscover the joy of working with paper.
Partial transcription of the video
“NOT HAVING IDEAS IS NOT A PROBLEM After seeing these examples, I hope you already have a little idea that you want to develop, but don't worry if not because a lot of people Talk about having ideas or if it's easy or difficult. Then I will tell you a little about how my process works To get ideas. A question that many people ask me is if I sit down to draw with an idea and the truth is that many times not. Usually for me to sit and draw is a challenge because I face "What will I draw, is it going to be cool or flat?" Actually, I don't know what I'll draw, I have no ideas. Through drawing, I...”
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Course summary for: Fanzine and Self-publishing Lab
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Category
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Areas
Drawing, Sketchbook, Traditional illustration

Alfonso De Anda
A course by Alfonso De Anda
Alfonso de Anda is a Mexican illustrator with a passion for storytelling. His work can be found in editorial content, animated series, advertising campaigns, mural design, fashion design, and gallery exhibitions.
His list of clients includes Google, The New York Times, Snapchat, Vans, Adidas Originals, Nike, and Absolut. In addition to his commercial work, Alfonso has published more than 25 books and fanzines.
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