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“But actually making pictures to look like my pictures, I've done it for so long, I'm kind of used to it now. So at the beginning of the process, designing and storyboarding everything, I sort of did all that. And then designed the characters, and doing the textures for the characters, and the…” quote by Dave McKean
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“But actually making pictures to look like my pictures, I've done it for so long, I'm kind of used to it now. So at the beginning of the process, designing and storyboarding everything, I sort of did all that. And then designed the characters, and doing the textures for the characters, and the texture maps to cover all the animated characters and the sets, I did those, because that's where my sort of coloring and textures get imprinted on the film.”

Dave McKean

About This Quote

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

He describes his long‑term habit of creating visual assets, emphasizing routine and immersion in texture work.

In simple terms: He’s used to making detailed pictures for his films.

Key Takeaway

Embrace consistent practice to master visual storytelling.

Themes

artistic process visual storytelling texture work

Mood

reflective focused

Type

process instructional

When to use this quote

  • film production
  • personal workflow
  • skill development

Key Concepts

animation character design storyboarding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does routine affect creativity?
  • Can new techniques be integrated without breaking flow?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on routine may limit experimentation.

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