The characters are born from repetition, from repeatedly…
“The characters are born from repetition, from repeatedly thinking about them. I have their outline in my head. I become the character and as the character I visit the locations of the story many, many times. Only after that I start drawing the character, but again I do it many, many times, over and over. And I only finish just before the deadline.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Creation emerges through repeated mental rehearsal, shaping character before visualizing it.
In simple terms: Repeated thinking forms characters before drawing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace iterative imagination before execution.
Themes
creativity
process
visualization
Mood
focused
introspective
Type
artistic
process
When to use this quote
- storyboarding
- concept art
- deadline pressure
- creative workflow
Key Concepts
character development
mental rehearsal
iteration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repetition aid your creative process?
- When does iteration become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
May lead to over‑refinement and missed deadlines.