

Self Portrait, 20 March 2012 (1219) is one example of these remarkable digital self-portraits. In these, David Hockney frequently subjects himself to intense scrutiny and showcases his personality to the viewers. Through his self-portraits, he explores his longtime fascination with the theme of the artist as a subject. He created many self-portraits throughout his career, beginning in his teenage years, but these iPad drawings represent the latest iterations. Some of the most striking and interesting works out of David Hockney’s digital drawings are his self-portraits. “Using a story arc is a great way to frame information around a relatable and understandable narrative.David Hockney’s Striking Self Portrait (2012) Self Portrait, 20 March 2012 (1219) by David Hockney, 2012, via David Hockney’s website A storyboard is also an excellent platform to use to discuss visual ideas with the writers, to ensure that everyone is on the same page before the final art is rendered. Creating a storyboard allows me to quickly plan the ideas for each card and see whether they will flow well. Lifeology storyboards are quick sketches of each card. I then used Procreate to sketch initial thoughts and concepts, and developed a rough storyboard for the course visuals. I was able to brainstorm ways the visual elements would be laid out and in what order. This course was pretty flexible, so I used a fun and unique style to tell the story.

So, for example, if the course was on a serious topic, a cartoon-style would not be appropriate. This is vital for the artist because it helps to define the style and approach to be used in the card images. Early during the process of course creation, decisions are made regarding the course tone and audience.

This also makes it easier for the artist to create a theme with recurring characters and elements. Using a story arc is a great way to frame information around a relatable and understandable narrative.

Whenever applicable, our writers create a story arc for these courses. The first thing I did was read the course in its entirety.
