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“I always start drawing any job by planning out to some degree the locales and trying to nail the characters. If they're existing characters, I'll draw them several times on rough paper just to get a feeling for them. The ideal when you're drawing a comic is to have everything in your head, not to…” quote by Dave Gibbons
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“I always start drawing any job by planning out to some degree the locales and trying to nail the characters. If they're existing characters, I'll draw them several times on rough paper just to get a feeling for them. The ideal when you're drawing a comic is to have everything in your head, not to have to refer to notes.”

Dave Gibbons

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He emphasizes thorough visual planning before drawing to internalize settings and characters, reducing reliance on notes.

In simple terms: Plan visuals fully before sketching.

Key Takeaway

Visualize fully before drawing.

Themes

creativity process visualization

Mood

focused determined

Type

instructional reflective

When to use this quote

  • comic creation
  • animation prep
  • illustration projects

Key Concepts

storyboarding character design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does pre‑planning affect artistic flow?
  • When is improvisation better?
A Different Perspective

May limit spontaneity in art.

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