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How creating 200 illustrations on a weekly basis has made me a better illustrator
I recently posted my 200th illustration on Instagram. As you may know, I started this project of creating 1 piece of illustration per week back in 2018. I first reflected on this journey in 2020 when I reached the 100 milestone. Now, after another 100 pieces, it’s about time for me to look back again and share with you how 4 years of consistent practice, especially in the last two years, has shaped my illustration style, and I hope that this will give you inspiration in whatever goals you want to achieve.
Cracking the Code of Vintage Vibe
A breakthrough I had during the last 100 illustrations is that I finally mastered the creation of vintage color palettes.
I’d always been fascinated by the nostalgic colors in vintage pictures. I like that vibe a lot, but it was hard for me to get a handle on the process of creating it. I’d tried in the past, but the results I got were not to my liking.
Thanks to the weekly practice. It has allowed me to try out different color combinations and styles. Through analysis and experimentation, I finally got to the results that I liked. I learned that the key to generating the vintage vibe is the use of…
