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If you struggle to draw what you imagine, this could be what you’ve been needing. I’ve revised my three-phase drawing method and updated it in my latest post. You don’t need inspiration after all. roding.substack.com/p/draw-anyth... #artmethod #artisticmethod #drawingmethod #drawing #hotdog

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When designing a character, don't hesitate to repeat. Start sketching with the idea that you will redraw it as many times as necessary to reach your goal. More on: wordpress.com/view/luisrod... #artisticmethod #drawingmethod #drawing #characterdesign #inkdrawing #armadillo

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From a basic doodle to a full illustration. My iterative drawing method allows me to tackle any drawing, regardless of complexity or lack of inspiration: Explore -> Add & Fix -> Polish. #inkdrawing #artisticmethod #creativemethod #triaddrawingmethod #villager #bonfire

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When I was younger, I hated repeating a drawing cause I felt I had failed. Now, repetition is the key of my creative method. More at luisroding.com #drawingmethod #inkdrawing #creativemethod #roses #rosebouquet #monster #characterdesign

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This is the illustration I made for my book review of Tom Cox's "VILLAGER." You can check the initial sketches and process here in my blog: luisroding.com/2025/03/09/g... #inkdrawing #artwork #lineart #bonfire #guitar #hippies #tomcox #villager #conceptart

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Finished reading "VILLAGER" by British author Tom Cox. Never has a phrase so beautifully described how I feel about those moments from my younger years—things that left a mark, that can’t be relived or found again, yet remain in our memories. roding.substack.com/p/until-next... #tomcox #villager

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"The Destruction of the False Hero" Process and more at luisroding.com/2025/03/03/t... #greektemple #fallenhero #demons #greekheroes #ruins #inkdrawing #concepart

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Article where I express my perspective on the current state of "Fallen Heroes," specifically about Neil Gaiman's dark side, my great disappointment, and how we should reevaluate who we elevate to the status of idols in our society. #neilgaiman #falsehero #fallen roding.substack.com/p/the-destru...

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I think this could be the last piece from the archive I share before posting new work. My own take on a faun/satyr, but without the goat horns. #satyr #faun #flute #forest #forestmyths #myths More on luisroding.com

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Alright, this is beautiful. It would look amazing in a frame.

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Still digging in the archives. This is a very special one, when my brother was a little kid, he had an overall with a tiger badge (which was torn out when I inherited it). I loved tigers since then, it was my favorite animal. More on luisroding.com #tiger #child #overall #childrensbook #conceptart

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Sharing another ink sketch from the archive. I like frogs as a symbol; there’s something mysterious about them. More on luisroding.com #swamp #frog #buda #rosary #beads #peace

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My #grandmother used to tell a story to my siblings and me when we were children about a #mysterious event that happened when she was young. I took that premise and wrote this #shortstory, the first one I ever wrote. I hope you enjoy it. roding.substack.com/p/the-tiny-p...

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Searching through my archive, I found one of the most hilarious pieces I made back in 2020. I think it deserves a remake with color. What do you think? luisroding.com/2020/10/11/i... #sketchbook #cafe #coffeeshop #breakfast #animals #blacksheep #coffee

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The year is ending, and looking back, It seems I opted for monochromatic pieces, but I am particularly glad I tackled the more challenging work I wanted to do and had been avoiding. #artvsartist #ArtVsArtist2024 #ArtCommunity #InkDrawing #MeetTheArtist #MyArtMyStyle #SupportArtists #DiscoverArt

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From the archives, 2022. What a whole squash means for the tiny people wandering our gardens. More on luisroding.com #conceptart #squash #tinypeople #garden #stealthily

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Here's another from the archive. This is way back from 2020. What would Dhalsim do if he wore shoes (or if he had his own line of shoes)? #streetfighter #dhalsim #fire #yogafire #shoes #inkdrawing #fanart

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I'm revisiting my old sketches archive. This idea started as a joke in one of my previous jobs. In the end, I translated it into this cartoon. Enjoy your coffee today! More on luisroding.com #sketcharchive #cats #coffee #fishcoffee #starbucks #cartoon #sketchbook

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This is a short but fun post, recalling the times when I drew with pancake mix for my 3-year-old daughter. substack.com/home/post/p-... #drawingmaterials #drawingmethod #pancakes #pancakemix #foodart #pancakesunday

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Love this so much!

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How my latest illustration showed me to avoid perfectionism while keeping true to my artistic goals. A lesson you can use in other creative diciplines. It's OK to iterate over a drawing, just know when to stop. READ FULL STORY roding.substack.com/p/why-search... #perfectionism #artisticprocess

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Here’s my final illustration for my original short story, “The Bravery of Joe Ice.” This illustration had more explorations and work sketches than I expected, but sometimes, it is important to iterate to find the right tone for the scene. luisroding.com #graveyard #tombstone #gravedigger #folktale

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This is amazing. I am adding it to my bucket list. I need to do something like this.

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In the early 2000s, I was still deep into my music obsession (which began in the '90s). With the internet boom, hunting for songs online became one of my favorite things to do in college. I still remember hearing this track in the theater and thinking, "What is this song?"

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If you see this, post something monochromatic 🖤🤍

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What goes around, comes around. Only if you can!

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I love how jumping spiders look. There must be some cool design that can be done out of this sketch. Any ideas? #inkdrawing #sketchbook #jumpingspider #spider #characterdesign #conceptart

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Completed my "Headless Priest" illustration. If you want to know a bit more about this legend, and also check the drawinng process for this piece, check my latest post. #inkdrawing #drawingprocess #elsalvadorlegends #headlesspriest #myths #countryside roding.substack.com/p/the-fascin...

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Here’s the finished design for the Ghost Queen. Character design could be one of the most fun and satisfying drawing experiences, even if not 100% “inspired.” Now, it would be great to have this one on a story-telling composition. #ghostqueen #characterdesign #bonescrown #ghost #wraith

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The robe gives this ghost dark queen body volume (Still exploration sketch). It is missing a cape and some wicked jewelry. Each artist has their favorite technique; since I have a fixation on clear lines, ink still feels like the best to achieve it. #inkdrawing #ghostqueen #characterdesign

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