Cartoonist Quote by Bill Watterson
“I write separately from the inking up. I'm sure this varies from cartoonist to cartoonist; I find that the writing is the hard part and the drawing is the fun part.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995 interview with Bill Watterson in The Comics Journal, 1995
He separates writing from drawing, finding writing difficult and drawing enjoyable, a personal workflow that varies among cartoonists.
In simple terms: Writing is hard, drawing is fun for him.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your strengths and delegate weaknesses.
Themes
creativity
process
art
writing
drawing
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- comic creation
- storyboarding
- illustration projects
- collaborative art
Key Concepts
artistic workflow
creative tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance writing and drawing in your work?
- What tasks could you outsource to focus on your strengths?
A Different Perspective
If writing blocks you, the overall process may stall.
