How to Generate Ideas to Draw or Paint

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Learn how to generate unlimited ideas! Cartoonist Liandro Roger shares with you his knowledge on how to transform your brain so you always have something you can draw. If you enjoyed this video please hit the like, subscribe and bell icon so you never miss new content.
Chapters
Intro: 0:00
Tip 1: 1:19
Tip 2: 3:07
Tip 3: 4:46
Tip 4: 6:05
Outro: 11:09
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Artist | Instructor - Liandro Roger (liandro.art/)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko (www.stanprokopenko.com), Sean Ramsey (www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com), Charlie Nicholson ( shloogorgh)
Script - Liandro Roger
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[@ProkoTV]

Would you like Liandro to teach a course on Proko? Let us know in the comments!

[@stargrootgaming479]

Yes

[@rtaber3065]

Ya

[@amithhegde7753]

Yes

[@carlosroo5460]

Yes, please stranger who should be teaching fundamentals, I want him to do a course on cartooning, character design and style, and minimal animation for KZbin if possible.

[@kaponautas]

yeah

[@donaldmedley9985]

I liked the idea of writing it down first. Often times I draw it and the idea gets discouraged before it can be realized on paper

[@ProkoTV]

It's a helpful thing to do. Writing it down helps us remember that core of the idea, before our hands and nitpicking brains get in the mix and can mess up the idea. We can come back to that written down idea later and maybe get the result we pictured.

[@dx3910]

@@ProkoTV Easily the most powerful tool - drawing inspiration from text. I yeeted out a "Weregoyle" (surprisingly, rarely if ever been done?!) based on descriptions of what gargoyles were supposed to be -- apparently, they were often intended to be humorous. Never would've guessed this if I had only looked for references.

[@Cam_drawss0]

What I like to do is save all of my doodles or whenever I have a idea I write it in my sketchbook to save a page for it. Or I’ll redraw old are

[@danielwilliams7161]

I think it's also important to experience or watch things outside your normal comfort zone. It builds your library of stuff that you can put together to form ideas when you're creating.

[@liandroroger]

Yes, absolutely!

[@johnvonmartin7501]

Facts. Stretching those brain cells to absorb the process.

[@uhhwhateverdude9463]

1. @1:19 Be Prolific 2. @3:07 Let it flow (brainstorm) 3. @4:46 Mess Around (Be childlike) 4. @6:00 Semiotic Blender (combine different concepts and ideas)

[@SFgamer]

Thanks. Saved 11 minutes.

[@madmaster3d]

still worth to watch not bad video @@SFgamer

[@loszhor]

Thanks.

[@marlenycamacho6137]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! im currently working on an art portfolio and this reminded me to just enjoy the process of letting my mind run wild and not necessarily limit myself in fear of not being professional or as skilled.

[@joaolopes7551]

So good to see a Brazilian artist here!

[@dekmatheuso]

This tips are so gooood! A full course would be nice and Liandro is amazing!

[@KM-pm4vf]

Liandro is awesome, thanks Proko for another great video

[@liandroroger]

Thank you for your kind comment, KM! 😄

[@akshatsharma6105]

so far been THE BEST proko video!!!!!!!! loved it!!!

[@liandroroger]

That’s too kind of you, Akshat! 😄 Glad you liked it!!

[@KristianNeeTV]

So cool seeing you here Liandro!

[@liandroroger]

Thank you, Kristian! 😄 So cool to be here!

[@georgiawilk9510]

Ohhh this is so relevant to me right now. I've been struggling with this EXACT idea for a couple of months, and had a really hard time finding some relevant advice, but this is exactly what I needed to listen to. Thanks guys :)

[@ozeiasdsl]

A full course would be great! Very good explanation!!

[@hosseinrezapour251]

Yeah a cartoon course will b awesome . I’ve been thinking about a cartoon course since cartooning podcast

[@linepatinha]

Liandro is amazing!!! Love to see more! 👏👏👏

[@liandroroger]

❤️❤️

[@lcdesigns6145]

Yes to Liandro doing a full course on Proko.

[@randolfjones1024]

No more block. that 3 word idea really worked. I'm cured

[@stopitplz6830]

Very good video! I don't think I've ever seen this thematic approached that way, not on art youtube at least

[@amrider2099]

Really amazing, as professional artist for a few years this game me so much things to think about!

[@GabbyGoretastic]

It's like you knew I needed this this morning. Thank you!

[@a1nee]

I somehow needed to watch this video today ,thanks!

[@chiaramarker]

yes, a full course, please :3

[@emk9858]

My idea with the rabbit was a rabbit hole, where all the rabbits are working on one beautiful dress

[@JM-am-or-pm]

Love this, would love to see more!

[@juanestey]

This was fantastic! Clear. Concise. Entertaining. Good pace too. The color on his face would look better cooler and less saturated.

[@NotRenjiro]

I have always struggled with this. And it's also one of the many reasons why I kinda stopped drawing

[@liandroroger]

Hope these tips might help you get back on track!

[@uhhwhateverdude9463]

Never stop doing what you love brother!

[@MarlonEilert]

Great content! Liandro é uma grande artista!

[@liandroroger]

Muito obrigado, Marlon! 😄

[@juniordesigner22]

@@liandroroger que legal vc é brasileiro ? Foi muito util esse video, tem como legendar ele em português?

[@liandroroger]

@@juniordesigner22 Sim! 😁 Com certeza, estou trabalhando nas legendas no momento! Disponível em breve!

[@Minsoup4]

love the explanation so much! feels so relatable and honest

[@muawirlellit9842]

Hideo Kojima's The Creative Gene is the best book on idea generation I have read in recent years.

[@hunderc_]

very cool video, i never really thought about how important it is to explore more concepts than what we think its already enough. its also nice to see someone talking about how this process works outside our minds.

[@glowpixel6401]

Really useful video thanks liandero 😊

[@ProkoTV]

Glad you liked it!

[@CarleePurvis]

This was incredibly helpful and got my creative mind working. It made me see more than what my eyes see. Thank you for putting this video together!!

[@itslevictor]

Please please a Liandro Course!!!

[@orpheus6398]

Every drawings are amazing 😭 its insane

[@edwill62]

Yes let him teach a course, Absolutely.

[@CoryGardnerMusic]

Would you be able to make a video that helps people unable to visualize or think in a 3D space while drawing in 2D? When using references simultaneously, I struggle with wrapping lines around forms. Furthermore, I suffer from dyslexia and ADHD, which impair my ability to think clearly.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

Fellow ADHD artist 💕 I don’t have great advice aside from using references and keep you creative space as clear of distraction as possible but hi, you’re not alone.

[@Storse]

There's a video for artists with aphantasia on the channel, that might help?

[@CoryGardnerMusic]

@@Storse Unfortunately, it didn't help address my issues but thanks though!

[@CoryGardnerMusic]

@@sourgreendolly7685 I've tried that before but my mind cannot mentally visualize it even with references and 3d models lol

[@JueriHaan]

I found out I had aphantasia a few years into my art journey, and I’ll tell you right now that it doesn’t stop me from working in 3D on 2D even finding out that fact. The way I see it, the canvas is a reflection of my mind. Blank. That is, until a put down a line. Suddenly, that line is in my “mind” (really, it’s what I see with my own eyes). What I’m saying is, you don’t need to visualize in your mind. The way I learn is pattern recognition, so I understand art concepts through rigorous repetition and breakdowns of objects and artworks. Experiment it on the canvas where you can fully see it. I don’t know much about dyslexia or ADHD, but I find that people who find out they can’t visualize (especially in r/aphantasia) tend to limit what they think they can and can’t do. Don’t let that stop you from finding other means of learning art

[@niloufarroostaa]

Very Helpful ,thanks✨

[@mhbeen]

This is my biggest problem with arts, so please do a Proko course about it.

[@b.a.j_art]

This is a free KZbin channel link It provides educational lessons in the basics of realistic drawing and coloring with different materials. Explanation of sound and practical application, and stages, step by step. I hope you like it and benefit from its lessons kzbin.info

[@DamageXcaling]

This was amazing, i'm on a creative process and this helped a lot

[@JustAGuySlayingDragons]

The drawings are so cute and I actually learned something

[@Kraakekongen]

I just want to quickly remind myself and everyone else about what I think is the most important step into becoming creative AND productive. Stop entertaining yourself with online activities, KZbin or movies etc. Use less time, or ideally not any time (few minutes each day is acceptable) online. Just invest more time in your art and creative process/troubleshooting figuring out stuff - just do it and keep doing less "garbage" as most of us tends to do. It will pay off eventually. And last but not least, use reference photos for everything - it will really make a huge difference in you evolving and learning faster.

[@draw_ki_]

Awesome video!

[@hudsonueda1956]

Amazing video! Great tips :)

[@madurandoafuerza6122]

I love it helped me so much saludos

[@PauloRicardo-zr4um]

Amazing, Roger the best 🌟

[@liandroroger]

😆🙌🏻🤍

[@cz7397]

these are all such great tips!!

[@husshjoker2764]

This is so helpful thank hou

[@blinkspacestudio8892]

Ideas can sometimes not be the problem but just sitting down and starting something. It takes a lot of energy even thinking about how much energy it will take to finish lol. Like getting on a treadmill to lose weight etc. But once those flood gates open I usually dont have the speed to write down all the ideas that come in. Il look back over them later and use them to create something.

[@itslevictor]

Oh god! Great moment!

[@Elec.Balloon]

Honestly thought this was going to talk about moreso motivation. But hey, this too was pretty interesting.

[@AnneliLMendozaArt]

Am I the only one who thought of a dress made of rabbits? Like a la Cruella Devil 😅 I’m sooooo horrible sorry 😂

[@lucky_penguin]

Thank you Proko

[@signalh9958]

Thank you!

[@itsme-zn6lt]

Great video. Thank you ✨

[@vyacheslavklc5256]

Thank you❤

[@maggwhlz]

Yes! Have him teach a class!!

[@kaponautas]

I leave here my obligatory: VAI BRASIL PORRA É O MELHOR DO MUNDO CARAI Valeu Liandro cê é foda

[@liandroroger]

Hahahah! Me senti o Romário na copa de 1994! 😆 Valeu, Kaponautas!

[@kreaturs_kave]

Thank you

[@MR13579]

best vid yet

[@MR13579]

😄

[@todd8052]

Great ideas. I'm new at drawing and the troubles I keeps having is that I have this big piece of paper and I still draws things small. Why can't I make it bigger.

[@darkknight4353]

wait is it the same video ? it was called 4 tips to artist blockout!. i saved it in my watch list but the title is different

[@bryancoombesart]

Amazing... love it

[@INDAREVISH]

Is there a video of one or various artists giving types or guidelines to create costume brushes in different softwares?

[@FenHarapeco2]

SO MUCH HELPFULL

[@sirpuro3001]

Great video 🎉

[@DemoSin]

Interesting stuff

[@KevinKurzsartdisplay]

I’m struggling with motivation, I can’t draw longer than one and a half hour without losing energy. I always seem to procrastinate towards the end of finishing my drawings.

[@liandroroger]

Hey Kevin, have you tried taking more breaks? There’s a helpful thing called “The pomodoro technique”, which suggests alternating between hyper focus and short breaks. Maybe do some searching on it, if you’re interested.

[@KevinKurzsartdisplay]

Oh I always take breaks, I can’t finish a drawing all at once.

[@dmitriidudnik2255]

really good ideas🎃

[@Soup_2nd]

I get bored in class and want to draw in my notebook, but I can’t think of ideas.

[@OoziHobo]

cool stuff

[@kendallalvarado9128]

So cool

[@2bagel_882]

1:46: the dopamine starts activating the brain.

[@npace3241]

What about 0 ideas. Literally 0.

[@MaserArtz]

Watch movies

[@intuitivesongbird8969]

Take a verb and add a character to it, if you can’t think of a character start with a stick figure performing the verb.

[@mostafasano5869]

me too 😂😂😂

[@harrietjameson]

you have ideas, you just filter them out because you assume they're dumb, maybe your filter is so great that it feels like no ideas come to mind in that case, just literally do anything, anything to get you started and thinking, and build off of that go in wild directions trying anything. when you're done, then you can start downselecting and choosing what to draw

[@fruit_fingrr]

Amazing video

[@mohamadrizky1098]

its awsome!

[@jurascoisland1]

look... Idk how but as soon as I watched tip number 1 I started bursting with different ideas... I think when I watch this full video im going to burst with alot of ideas

[@ProkoTV]

Nice!

[@jurascoisland1]

I was correct! I'm now flowing with ideas I never thought before! Thank you for this video! I'm going to subscribe to y'all!@@ProkoTV

[@ProkoTV]

@@jurascoisland1 That's awesome to hear!! Welcome to the channel!

[@knnvishudknishad7389]

Thanks for my helps

[@tikeshwarirajput618]

Hii proco , Will the real artist lose their value after the arrival of an AI artist, what do you think about it?

[@liandroroger]

Here’s a podcast episode where Stan and Marshall talk about AI: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6XTg3qumpqSfpo

[@nawimnot]

Cool

[@mafaldamaluka]

That's exactly how I should describe my brain for anything.... o.O (Not very good at drawing, but a very good problem-solving person in my regular work)

[@dr_dave512]

I usaly just pick 3 random things like lemon, savage , and civilezed. And boom i got the idea!

[@liandroroger]

Yeah, it's awesome!

[@mrwhitey2027]

My brain stopped drawing if is not from a photograph. I'll try to write prompts with the mind map. I have a feeling it will work

[@Hphoebe]

what about lots of ideas! lots of things i want to say!! but idk how to put it all on paper and into art

[@LOC-Ness]

The last one may just be that x factor I was missing

[@another-niko-pfp-holder]

Man I remember I used to be inspired by EVERYTHING then 3 years pass and there isn't that sorta drive anymore ._.

[@Anastasiabruno]

Hi proko, thanks for the video! Sometimes i feel like I am not enough in art and i need to wait till November when i will learn art seriously at the academy and j feel like I really need to wait to create. But this, really makes me so depressed sometimes i don't want to go through all the stressfull parts of making a drawing because it annoys me What should I do 😭 Ps: as for the critique the Academy did on my projects they said that i am really good! And at the same time that they really see my artistic talent and will. But ofc they pointed out some really small mistakes that they told me it's because i Ve never done life drawing. I am from an artist highl school but i did graphic, i Ve always liked drawing humans though so i practices anatomy by myself a lot

[@liandroroger]

Maybe consider what specific parts of a drawing you enjoy the most. For me, for example, I love the ideation and the sketching process, but I don't enjoy rendering or coloring as much. Overall, it's good to learn and practice a bit of everything if you're just starting out, but eventually, at some point in your career, you can focus and get more specialized. Depending on the type of art you wanna do, you don't necessarily need to be a "do-it-all".

[@Anastasiabruno]

@@liandroroger i think that i enjoy the ideation process and the coloring process, but sometimes i feel like I need to be a professional to draw well certain things so i don't spend much time on it, and this just demotivates me. For example i really like drawing portraits but i got kinda annoyed because i want to expand my art, but i don't know how I should. Thank u so much

[@liandroroger]

@@Anastasiabruno I see! Having you tried getting some actual feedback on your current portfolio or most recent artworks? Sounds like the kind of thing that might help you figure out how you could improve or expand. You could use the Proko community for that ( proko.com/community ): create a post there, attach some of your drawings, give some context on what you wanna do, what you struggle with etc. and simply ask people to help you. Many of the users will be pleased to reply, plus there are some moderators and instructors (I’m one of them) which are constantly giving out critiques. You can feel free to tag me in your post there if you’d like me to comment on your drawings (@liandro). Hope this helps!

[@Anastasiabruno]

@@liandroroger thank u so so much, i will try to practice these days some drawing basics to see what I can do, and also put them on the website!

[@liandroroger]

@@Anastasiabruno You're welcome! :) That's great!

[@antonioblanco3086]

Haha ! thanks

[@rcandelaria9507]

My drawing is good when im bored and if i want to draw my drawing is bad

[@liandroroger]

When we're excited to draw something good, we tend to create expectations, sometimes too high, and this can lead to frustration. When there's less attachment to the outcome, it's easier to get surprised and actually end up liking what we did. Weird, isn't it?

[@carlosroo5460]

Who is this guy from the beginning and end of the video? I think I'd see him before with a funny skeleton.

[@ProkoTV]

He's new to the channel but I think I'll do more with him in the future. Handsome too, right? That skeleton is annoying, though.

[@carlosroo5460]

@@ProkoTV "That skeleton is annoying, though." Blasphemy!!

[@brutalbanana8843]

I get my best ideas when I’m going to sleep

[@isunu6179]

Welp lets pump those idea from my 4 brain cells. Work hard my brains cells.

[@brodeyleembruggen9910]

Please bring Dong Ho Kim on next

[@handr_l9397]

Hi everyone, please help me!!! I wanna be consept designer but I don't have yet equipment for this. What should I porches iPod pro M1 or MacBook Air!?!? I'll appreciate your help! :)

[@liandroroger]

The equipment is up to your preferences. But more important than that is that you have strong skills and a good portfolio!

[@RoseDragoness]

My problem is either I have so much precious ideas I want to draw/make game/write them all NOW, then they 'walk away' a month or two later. Or shooting down ideas too fast.

[@liandroroger]

Unfortunately, putting ideas into practice takes much longer than thinking of them. But taking notes is a fast way to keep a record of your ideas before they vanish - then, you can come back to them any time later.

[@moikanogames]

Massa

[@carld1480]

I also love drawing. I can think of an idea, but my hand refuse ideas.

[@DreamMarblePlay]

💛👏🥰🖖♥️👍

[@wowyummyyy]

😍😍😍😍😍❤🧡 💛 💚 💛 🧡❤💯💯💯

[@johncenaversusthings8452]

Just the video I needed. Thank you Proko ! (I will never pay a single dollar for any of your course, I swear it on my family's honor.)

[@ProkoTV]

You need an Attitude Adjustment, John! But I appreciate you being here and working on your art skills.

[@dicloniusN35]

but first idea often the best one

[@liandroroger]

🤷🏻‍♂️😌

[@wolftamer127]

Me wishing I took more interest in English class so I could come up with stories to draw