Make it pop, Teenage Scribbles, Being an artist 😭

Hey Past-me,

Almost didn't write this one. I'm low battery right now, LA’s on fire, and it's already tomorrow. But luckily, I'm safe, and I didn't wanna leave you hangin.

So it's late, but here, have a midnight snack 🍩

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In the box:

• 3 Design Tips: Pop, Wonk, + Soul

• 2 Dope Examples: TMNT + Elemental

• 1 Public Gem: Artist Life

3 Design Tips:

1) Make it pop 

How do you make things stand out?

• Play with ratios

• Nothing is completely even

• Aim for a clear graphic statement

2) Give it some wonk 

The world isn't perfect (unless your world is)

• Do it freehand

• Turn it crooked

• Throw colors for vibes more than truth

3) Save the soul

• Identify what's important

• Simplify the message

2 Dope Examples:

1) TMNT MUTANT MAYHEM

Exploring the teenage notebook scribble in a CG environment.

2) ELEMENTAL

Stylizing the essence of fire (and the other elements, duh).

1 Gem:

Welp, that’s it for the stash this week. See ya in the next one.

Nighty night,

—Future-you

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