Appearance Quote by David Low
“Making a cartoon occupied usually about three full days, two spent in labour and one in removing the appearance of labour.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Cartoon Creation Process, 2015
Cartoon production involves intensive work and later smoothing out visible effort.
In simple terms: Making cartoons is hard work, then polishing it.
Embrace both effort and refinement.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- animation studios
- graphic design
- advertising
- personal art
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does visible effort affect audience perception?
- When is raw work more authentic?
Polishing may hide the value of labor.