Thank you so much for the podcast — the topic of Rewilding is really fascinating, and this episode in particular was something special. “Pride in the process” — such a perfect way to put it, and yes, that really matters. I think I really need that myself, too. What you said about how we perceive someone working with "real" art materials versus someone sitting at a computer all day was really resonated with me. Maybe that’s why I’ve always felt that making digital illustrations on a computer feels a bit more like a “process” than, say, drawing on an iPad. Even though I really wanted one and absolutely love the freedom it gives to work from anywhere. But on a computer, I usually have lots of windows, folders, notes, palettes open — and even though it’s all on a screen and not physically around me, somehow it still feels a bit more like I’m immersed in a process.
Thanks again — there’s definitely a lot to think about.
Thanks! I definitely wish I had more giant screens up to keep more windows open and feel more immersed in my process. One of the best things about the latest version of Mac OS is window tiling a.k.a. Mac snap windows. Have you tried it yet (if on a Mac)?
Windows has a similar feature :) Though even just switching between folders and apps - and generally keeping files more organized - feels easier on a computer than on a tablet. Or maybe it’s just that I’ve spent most of my life working on a computer. For younger people who didn’t go through all those Wacom, Cintiq, etc. "stages", a tablet alone probably feels totally natural and convenient :)
Sorry, I was so Mac-centric :) The kids just do multiple screens I think. Big one for work/shows, and small one for socializing. Their entire life is actually multiple windows, but physical hardware ones.
Love seeing the evolution of your style over the years, Tom! Interesting insight that it’s less about the tool (digital vs analog), and more about embracing spontaneity.
Thank you so much for the podcast — the topic of Rewilding is really fascinating, and this episode in particular was something special. “Pride in the process” — such a perfect way to put it, and yes, that really matters. I think I really need that myself, too. What you said about how we perceive someone working with "real" art materials versus someone sitting at a computer all day was really resonated with me. Maybe that’s why I’ve always felt that making digital illustrations on a computer feels a bit more like a “process” than, say, drawing on an iPad. Even though I really wanted one and absolutely love the freedom it gives to work from anywhere. But on a computer, I usually have lots of windows, folders, notes, palettes open — and even though it’s all on a screen and not physically around me, somehow it still feels a bit more like I’m immersed in a process.
Thanks again — there’s definitely a lot to think about.
Thanks! I definitely wish I had more giant screens up to keep more windows open and feel more immersed in my process. One of the best things about the latest version of Mac OS is window tiling a.k.a. Mac snap windows. Have you tried it yet (if on a Mac)?
Windows has a similar feature :) Though even just switching between folders and apps - and generally keeping files more organized - feels easier on a computer than on a tablet. Or maybe it’s just that I’ve spent most of my life working on a computer. For younger people who didn’t go through all those Wacom, Cintiq, etc. "stages", a tablet alone probably feels totally natural and convenient :)
Sorry, I was so Mac-centric :) The kids just do multiple screens I think. Big one for work/shows, and small one for socializing. Their entire life is actually multiple windows, but physical hardware ones.
Love seeing the evolution of your style over the years, Tom! Interesting insight that it’s less about the tool (digital vs analog), and more about embracing spontaneity.
Yes — analog just facilitates that spontaneity more naturally. Thanks for reading!