Two Objects Interacting

Before we start this next piece, I'd like to share some thoughts on illustration.

When I was in college, I was frustrated about not being as good as van Gogh (he is my favorite painter). But once I entered the workplace, I realized that pure talent is not everything, because I work for clients! They are the ones who judge my artwork. Sometimes they make me feel like van Gogh, sometimes like nobody.

To keep my clients happy, I put a lot of effort into conceptualizing the design, sketching out various options before I get started. I tend to avoid abstract concepts, because almost every design has to make sense to a lot of people. I aim for realistic concepts and add my point of view. And I try to pull it all together through ...

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