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The curse of "Final Artwork"
May 30, 2025 · 12 min

BE MORE WONKY 

In this episode:

Why quick sketches usually have more life in 'em than polished piecesHow perfectionism kills creativityBeware of the pause button (when you're doing graphic recording / live illustration)What to do when you're scared your work isn’t “worth the money”Tips for keeping final artwork fresh and looseHuman vs AI: what if the secret is just… being wonky?

Timestamps, if you're into that kind of thing

00:00 – Can sketches be “the” illustration?01:00 – The gap between sketch and final art02:00 – Helen’s owls05:00 – What kills good work06:00 – The hourly rate mindset07:00 – Simple marks 4eva08:00 – Sketchy = human (and that’s a good thing)09:00 – Tips for keeping your work feeling fresh10:00 – Live illustration = brave, imperfect, magic11:00 – Be more human, more wonky

Byeeee for now! x The Good Ship Illustration (Helen, Katie & Tania) 🚢

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