Now I have some advice for you: sometimes it's crucial to give your ideas time to breathe. Not every project
succeeds right away. I often begin a comic strip without knowing its final outcome. believing that
I don't throw it away. Instead. i keep it. and later. the perfect idea might surface. Perhaps you weren't in
the right frame of mind then or felt pressured. I think creators often need time to let ideas develop
Being very confident about the outcome working out eventually. However. maintaining discipline is crucial
me. which includes establishing a creation routine. Having coffee early in the day boosts my productivity.
especially when tackling projects with strict deadlines.
Pressure suits me well. though not everyone thrives under it. Some people are methodical. planning ahead to
avoid stress. They prefer to work with ample time. ensuring they don't suffer from last-minute rushes.
These moments of despair regarding deadlines are quite common. Each person manages them differently. finding
unique ways and paces to cope with pressing dates. This process often uncovers hidden reserves of creativity
I consistently review my panels and jokes two or three times for perfection.
because the story can always be improved. Yet. you shouldn't be constantly revising. as it can hinder
thinking that you didn't achieve it.
when it's already done. It always helps a lot to have someone by your side
Your siblings. mom. or dad can help unlock this creativity. Having someone by your side can greatly
And I believe that the humorist...
Living in solitude without finding resonance with others can lead to feeling pressured by an idea that
already be complete. Having someone beside you. like family. can help.
Many people are very perfectionist. In my case... It's... More about the feeling of what I'm experiencing
the work. Is it very useful to experiment. reinvent. and broaden the vision?
and do different things.
In much of my work. i embed messages. I seize every chance to convey and present thought-provoking
that engage common sense through humor. The core of my communicative approach is the situation itself. which
serves as the neural element of the proposal.
human interaction. If you observe closely. my characters are simplistic. featuring basic strokes
replicated by children. teenagers. and adults alike. This is the characteristic style I appreciate and
It functions effectively because sometimes the characters express themselves clearly without extra
To maintain progress. cultivate the habit of working consistently every day. allowing your work to flow
naturally. This approach ensures you won't encounter stagnation.
There is something crucial I wish to stress: do not fear failure. I believe failure holds more value than
achievements and triumphs. Failure teaches you that the work you have undertaken is a learning process. It
offers insights and growth opportunities that success alone cannot provide. Embrace it.
No idea is perfect initially; everything is fallible. Brilliance rarely occurs instantly.
Failures in projects offer crucial lessons. Embrace failure without fear. as it is the catalyst for growth.
Learning from failure is often more valuable than success itself.
If all you experience is success. awards. and first-try achievements. eventually you'll face a crisis.
Without having failed. you won't know how to navigate challenges because failure teaches resilience and
Failure indeed embodies that. The great. great... Opportunity lies within failure.
to think about it again. And to redo the project.
and sometimes it is precisely a great teacher. It serves to have references. perspective. and learn to
improve the practice of that great utility to obtain
Experience teaches us how to overcome challenges. Sometimes. standing in one spot is necessary to see
clearly. Perhaps this is due to my role supporting a team that consistently falls short of victory.
Perhaps it's because I intend to find more humor in failure than in triumphs. I believe there's more to
from setbacks than from successes.
Not all cardboard works.
And that's not bad at all. Sometimes. cartoons I created long ago become more interesting and fun over
This happens because I give them a second chance. allowing them to reveal new layers of humor and
These days. i advise against throwing anything away. Craft by hand and keep what we create. as it may prove
useful later on. This approach ensures we can repurpose and benefit from it.
excel by discovering alternative solutions that were previously blocked mentally. making them elusive. Trust
me. this can lead to unexpected breakthroughs.
As time goes by. the mind opens up. revealing numerous paths. It's okay to fail occasionally. but not
habitually. The key is finding balance in this process of exploration and growth.
We have to... Understand that there are days when things go well. there are days when things go badly.
failure is always welcome. To then succeed. I have found that many of the projects I am invited to are not
precisely about humor. But they want to use my cartoon to convey a positive message.
I was asked to join a campaign against violence towards women. and my cartoons. naturally. don't need to
include humor. They aim to convey a serious message.
and some mockery. but rather reflect
this that can be something terrible
However. the cartoon significantly aids in delivering the message more gently to everyone. Are you interested
in viewing that campaign? I'll show it to you right now.
Honey. Now I choose the movie.
Don't start. You know nothing about film.
When you're with me. only I exist. Okay?
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Discussing these topics significantly enhances visibility. Cartoons and humor offer an accessible
for everyone to engage and understand these issues.
and can be much more visible and heard with few characters. using cartoons. This allows us to truly set
examples in an impactful and engaging way.
They might not be humorous or make you laugh. but they encourage you to explore and think more profoundly.
Into a topic that is incredibly vital. discussing machismo. misogyny. and their impacts today. It's
for which I feel deeply thankful in my work on this campaign. Much of what I produce carries meaningful
messages. I seize every chance to convey them.
and to present reflective situations that appeal to common sense through humor. This is very important.
because sometimes one in the resources we have
To expand our audience. we utilize traditional cartooning. Yet. for the younger generations adept at
navigating social networks. i advise them... You possess a vast universe to showcase your work and reach
wider audience. making it go viral. Embrace these platforms to amplify your message and engage with more
Comic strips. Humor with dubbing or animations.
that can generate views. which is your goal. Leverage this opportunity. do the work. reflect. and transform
it. Make the most of it to achieve success.
and deliver it with your unique perspective. With the guidance I've provided. let's proceed to the next
lesson. How should you charge? What about copyright issues? Are you curious? If so. continue to the
lesson to explore these topics further and gain more insights.