Visuals Quote by Don Hertzfeldt
![“Both the writing and the visuals in that sense are very exploratory. It goes back to my rule for myself [in] making it.” quote by Don Hertzfeldt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8ea/don-hertzfeldt-16260_visuals_both-the-writing-and-the-visuals-in-that_3169239.jpg)
“Both the writing and the visuals in that sense are very exploratory. It goes back to my rule for myself [in] making it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The Animation of Don Hertzfeldt” (2020)
Creative work thrives on exploration; the creator follows personal rules to guide experimental writing and visuals.
In simple terms: Exploration guided by personal rules.
Key Takeaway
Set personal guidelines to foster creative freedom.
Themes
creativity
exploration
rules
artistic process
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
creative
Type
interview
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- animation
- writing
- visual arts
- personal projects
Key Concepts
experimental storytelling
visual innovation
self‑directed methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal rule helps your creativity?
- How can you balance structure and freedom?
A Different Perspective
Rigid rules may limit spontaneity.
![“I've loved science fiction my whole life. But I've never made a science fiction movie. And it's [World Of Tomorrow] sort of a parody of science fiction at the same time. It's all of the things I find interesting in sci-fi amplified.” quote by Don Hertzfeldt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f0/don-hertzfeldt-16260_fiction_i-ve-loved-science-fiction-my-whole-life_504499.jpg)
![“I have friends and illustrators who can't stand drawing on the Cintiq. [A graphic pad tablet used by digital animators] There's a certain tension and friction when you draw on paper that they miss. The tablet is very slick. It's like drawing on glass. But that didn't bother me at all.” quote by Don Hertzfeldt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/670/don-hertzfeldt-16260_animator_i-have-friends-and-illustrators-who-can_926709.jpg)
