Month: May 2016

Don’t focus on the result but on your drawing journey! – Roy Pallas

I wanna share with you a motivational TIP I learned from my friend Roy Pallas, from the French blog: Blog-le-dessin.com. (blog-the-drawing) I knew his blog before I met him in person. I am happy to say that his blog is full of generosity and kindness – like how he is in real life. Let me translate his motivational TIP for you. :) “Don’t focus on the end result.” “A common mistake as a beginner is to focus on the end result instead of enjoying drawing by itself. As...

Are you a black sheep?

Chou-Tac

Hey, I am not very happy of how education system is trying to create “clones” learning literature and math. How about art and creativity? Art and education are like oil and vinegar. They can’t blend. Ok, whatever! But if you blend them well adding a bit of salt and pepper, you can make a tasty sauce! Right? :9 “I followed the flock as a black sheep.” I remember how I enjoyed sleeping in class when I was 6. I was a nice boy and I succeed being average along...

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How Marc Became a Self-Taught Toy Sculptor and Designer | COARSE

Chou-Tac

Meet Marc, the self-taught artist behind COARSE, who crafts imaginative art toys by starting with quick sketches and moving swiftly to hands-on sculpting.

How to succeed your drawings making ugly doodles!

Chou-Tac

Hey guys! How are you today? I just went back to my Calystehnic class. (Also called Street workout). It’s now resting time, and I take a “few” minute to write to you. TIP: Sketch in the rush!! The sketch below is what I drew just before going out 3 hours ago. I was in the rush. I didn’t want to be late for my class, but I also wanted to draw that camera so bad with my speed technique. So I sit, calm down and draw. Life’s tiny pleasure can’t wait, right? I...

Yeong-Ho Yu: “1. South Korea. 50 years old 2. I want design my product ideas 3. AI recommended your blog” May 8, 07:31
Bhakti Gharte: “1. India, 22 2. To enhance and improve the sketching skills 3. Sorry, I don’t remember it was long time…” May 7, 13:27
MR HAROLD BAXENDELL: “Am 67, retired, new hobby, want to get into urban scetching.” May 7, 13:21
Chou-Tac: “I am glad you love it! You might like that one too: https://www.thedesignsketchbook.com/how-to-multiply-your-ideas-with-the-random-product-technique/ Have fun! Cheers, Chou-Tac” May 6, 18:52
90CLUB: “This post is super helpful! I love the Random Product Technique—it makes drawing feel less intimidating and more fun. Can’t…” May 6, 18:32
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Nicholas Hill: “I would like to learn how to use design in my leadership of an organization. I want to use sketches…” May 5, 06:20
Allan Francia: “im an Interior design student and I want to learn more” May 4, 14:51
Monica Xavier: “I am from the Philippines, I am 56. I can draw and sketch. I want to practice and I am…” May 4, 07:39