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On choices that may make a drawing popular

Adam Ming
Dec 23, 2021
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This is the most popular illustration I made this year. It’s part of a series of 7 good drawings.

Here are some hypothesis on why it might be popular.

  1. The shapes are a clear read

  2. The subject matter is relatable

  3. It engages multiple senses, texture engages your sense of touch, and there are a variety of flavors that become evoked. Sour. Savory. Sweet.

All 3 points have more to do with making choices than actual drawing. A big part of an illustrators job is making choices.

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Rose @ Substack
Writes On Substack ·Dec 23, 2021Liked by Adam Ming

As an elder millennial from California, I can also attest that we are still obsessed with avocados.

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Carolyn Yoo
Writes CYOO ·Dec 23, 2021Liked by Adam Ming

People love food! And I agree, the textures evoke flavors which is really pleasant :)

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