Artist Quote by Jessica Abel
“When I was living in Mexico, I started reassessing my drawing style, and plunged into a period of doing exercises and research to develop a new way to draw. The result was a style that implies more than it shows, and so, ironically, feels more "true" to the scene I want to draw than a style that is more specific. It seems to me that the reader's imagination is able to fill in the gaps more effectively than I ever could. Plus it's a lot faster and more fun to do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art & Illustration Podcast, 2015
The artist refined her technique to suggest rather than depict, trusting the audience's imagination and gaining speed and enjoyment.
In simple terms: Suggestive style engages readers' imagination and speeds creation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace implication over detail.
Themes
creativity
imagination
efficiency
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
artistic
process
When to use this quote
- illustration workshops
- personal art projects
- graphic novel development
Key Concepts
visual storytelling
negative space
artistic process
Questions to Reflect On
- How does suggestion affect viewer engagement?
- When is detail more appropriate?
A Different Perspective
May lose precise control over visual information.
