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My TRIAD drawing method applied to last week's illustration.

#triaddrawingmethod #drawingmethod #artisticmethod #conceptart #sketches #knowledgestone #inkdrawing #inkillustration
April 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
You can draw anything you want. Even a chicken walking in on a demon.
#conceptart #chicken #demon #demonhunting #drawingmethod #thumbnailsketch #sketching #traditionalart
Chicken walking in on a demon devouring a cooked chicken.
August 5, 2026 at 5:57 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
You can draw anything you imagine. It all starts with a rough thumbnail sketch.
#drawingmethod #triaddrawingmethod #sketch #drawing #ballpointinking #inksketch #wingedmosterball
June 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
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.
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#artisticmethod #drawingmethod #drawing #characterdesign #inkdrawing #armadillo
Multiple versions of the same character design, as it evolves from the first sketch and reaches its final form.
March 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
You don't need inspiration, you just need to doodle your drawing idea in a thumbnail. You can make it grow from there into a polished drawing. Unblock yourself now with these three simple steps: roding.substack.com/p/draw-anyth...
#drawingmethod #artisticmethod #drawinghack #artistblock
Three drawings depicting the evolution of an illustration. The illustration is about four misfits defending their hotdogs
March 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
Sharing the THREE-PHASE drawing process for my Inktober's entry "SUN". You can see the EXPLORATION sketch, the WORKING sketch, and the FINAL piece.
#inktober #inktober2024 #inktober2024sun #drawingprocess #drawingmethod #creativeprocess
October 10, 2024 at 3:42 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
You can draw anything you want. After you make your thumbnail, you can do a middle sketch where you explore and validate your idea. #conceptart #chicken #demon #demonhunting #drawingmethod #middlesketch #sketching #traditionalart
Armed chicken with a rifle walking in on a demon who is devouring a cooked chicken.
August 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
When I was younger, I hated repeating a drawing cause I felt I had failed. Now, repetition is the key of my creative method.
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#drawingmethod #inkdrawing #creativemethod #roses #rosebouquet #monster #characterdesign
A sequence of multiple sketches depicting the character design evolution of a rose bouquet monster.
March 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
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.
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#artmethod #artisticmethod #drawingmethod #drawing #hotdog
Draw anything you imagine (Without AI)
Successfully achieving any illustration regardless of inspiration
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March 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
This is a short but fun post, recalling the times when I drew with pancake mix for my 3-year-old daughter.
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#drawingmaterials #drawingmethod #pancakes #pancakemix #foodart #pancakesunday
Using your drawing skills outside the box
A PANCAKE DRAWING STORY
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December 16, 2024 at 2:54 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
For me, every drawing is the result of an iteration of multiple sketches. This makes the final pieces the result of a process that can be appreciated in the details.
#inktober #inktober2024 #inktober20242passport #drawingprocess #drawingmethod #artmethod
October 9, 2024 at 1:09 AM
luisroding.bsky.social
You can do the Final Artwork after successfully nailing the middle sketch. Now we have our chicken walking in on a demon; he's ready to take action. #chicken #demon #demonhunting #drawingmethod #middlesketch #sketching #traditionalart #heavylaserrifle
A chicken armed with a heavy laser rifle walks in on a demon who is eaten a cooked chicken.
August 8, 2026 at 10:33 AM
luisroding.bsky.social
You can draw anything you like. You only need your previous thumbnail sketch; scale it, trace it, and do your middle sketch with more details and some storytelling. #inkeddrawing #drawingmethod #originalcharacter #wingedfurball
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Batwinged furball monster carrying a rubber chicken and a mustard bottle
June 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
Inktober has ended, and along with the twelve entries I completed, I gained experience, inspiration, and great new people to interact with. My thoughts on all this and more in my most recent post.
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#inktober #inktober2024 #drawingmethod #creativeprocess
The Invaluable experience of planning ahead
A SUMMARY OF 2024's INKTOBER CHALLENGE
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November 3, 2024 at 3:15 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
Sharing the creative process and evolution of BINOCULARS. Here, you can see the three-phase method I use from the exploration thumbnail sketch, the working sketch, and the final piece.
#drawingmethod #artmethod #inkdrawing #inkdrawing #inktober2024 #inktober2024binoculars
October 7, 2024 at 10:55 AM
luisroding.bsky.social
Afraid to tackle that project you’ve always wanted to start?Here’s a simple “trick” that might give you a new perspective: CONQUER A MINIATURE VERSION OF IT FIRST, and then see what happens. It works for me on drawing.
#miniaturesketching #thumbnailsketching #artmethod #drawingmethod #centaurwoman
Three drawings of a blonde centaur woman, riding and wielding a ball and chain. The first one is a thumbnail sketch, the second one is a bit larger with some details, and the third one is the largest with polished line art.
September 30, 2024 at 2:17 PM
luisroding.bsky.social
Miniature sketches granted me the key to tackle any other drawing, regardless of its scale. Could they do the same for you?
#drawingmethod #artmethod #thumbnail #sketches #sketching #learntodraw #drawingtips #drawinghacks #miniatures #miniaturesketching

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Discovering the Amazing World of Miniature Sketches
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September 29, 2024 at 12:59 AM
luisroding.bsky.social
This is exactly the purpose of my publications; I am convinced I have discovered the way to draw anything I want, which was something I struggled with for years. I am pretty sure there must be many others facing the same challenge.
#art #drawingmethod #learntodraw #drawingtips #drawinghacks
thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social David McIlroy @thedavidmcilroy.bsky.social · Jun 18
Figuring out the solution to a problem and then not keeping that solution to yourself is the best way to build a loyal, enthusiastic audience.
September 15, 2024 at 1:53 AM
luisroding.bsky.social
I should introduce myself. I am a storyteller, self-taught illustrator, and writer. I am on a crusade to help others draw what they see in their heads, just as I discover how to do it myself. An introduction to my drawing method in the link below:
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A brief introduction to my drawing method
METHOD
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September 15, 2024 at 1:45 AM