Design Theory: Visual Library

In this video series, I ponder the theoretical side of design to determine the best methods for creating things that are appealing and unique. I'll deal with all aspects of the idea creating process and share potential tricks and tips that will make it easier for you.

Episode 3 is about the Visual Library. The individual collection of stored visual data that we all have. I discuss how to utilize it properly and cultivate it.

[GippyHappy]

No I'm not procrastinating, I'm ✨expanding my visual library✨

[sasan]

Also, I still wait for the day when a Sinix artbook comes out

[crimsonking]

That blueprint has now officially entered my hard visual library

[skorqion_art]

What I´m gonna take way from this vid
-always do studies of the things you enjoy
- do things that expand your visual library in a good way
-your visual library is important for developing your own style

[juliansanchez]

You have opened my mind, now i want to draw even more, i was feeling like crap about everything that i was doing, now i realize it's because i was doing just anatomy studies for months, i wasn't doing many personal projects or anything creative, because my mind was stuck on studies, and just studies, you made remember that i fell in love with drawing, copying dragon ball cards, but now copying unconsciously feels like cheating. I will start copying (being mindful) other artists that i love!, Love u sinix <333

[postplays]

If it's one thing I've taken away from listening to Chiu Streams its that all the top-tier artists in the industry tend to be "students of life." They're amazed by everything that life has to offer and study it and it shows in their creations.

[CallistaHooper]

This is fantastic! It's hard to find good discussions on the theoretical side of art, and now I've a better idea of /why/ building a mental library is important and how to continue that work. Thanks!

[jaypond]

I always pictured you as an Asian / Caucasian mix with darker skin and three heads

[laurengeorge]

That's just a theory a design theory!

[wileycom]

Wow, this is my lucky day! Kenzie at LLD hipped me to your channel and I feel so fortunate. Sinix, your channel is a revelation! I am a jazz musician, totally new to drawing but an avid Art lover. Since COVID lock down I have dived into my dream to draw. I can’t thank you enough for all the valuable information and support you give in each episode (which I’ve been bingeing on all morning!) This is just TERRIFIC stuff! Thank you for all you do!

[walkblind]

Just getting into design by way of web development. As someone with almost zero formal visual design experience, presentations like these really help get my head around some fundamentals. Thanks for sharing.

[jasonboyd]

As someone who has been an artist for over 30 years, this may be the most profound and succinct advice I've ever seen about how to be a visual artist. Well done!

[tritonspear]

i get stressed very easily but whenever i see your videos, its like watching in a childhood home on a tube tv idk its warm and pleasant.

[RayanMADAO]

does anyone else download sinix's videos as mp3's and listens to them all day

[SyoDraws]

This is something to continually come back to. It is very useful. Thanks 😊

[tylermckee]

I really hope these become a regular thing like paintover pals.

[ionflux_]

This is the best video explaining the visual library I know. Even considering it is also the only one I know, it is still probably the best one. :) And I like how Sinix justifies playing good video games and watching good movies. 😁

[MrIvanovichh]

Sinix thanks for this video, really i've struggling with how i should build my visual library and what else is out there and how to understand it, you put it so perfectly clear and the way you put your examples and experiences made it extremly clear, also i cannot belive that this is like the 10th video or something that you post, that is directly related to what i talk about with my friends! Thanks so much for keep sharing your knowlage! soon you will be the overlord of shadows and dankness!

[veldin]

The only way to be original is to paint with your eyes closed. Thanks for the tip Sinix!

[benjaminl]

Of all the books in the world I was not expecting to see Blood Meridian in this video. Now I KNOW you have good taste.