In this final episode of The Sketchnote Army Podcast season 11, we’ve gathered all the tips from 13 fantastic visual thinkers to inspire you!Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts. An infinite canvas sketching app built for tablets with a stylus, like the iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface, and Samsung Galaxy Tab.Concepts’ infinite canvas lets you spread out and sketch in any direction. Everything you draw in Concepts is a flexible vector, so you can move your notes around the canvas, or change their color, tool or size with a simple gesture. SEARCH ”Concepts” in your favorite app store for infinite, flexible sketching.Learn more: Concepts AppRunning OrderIntroWelcomeSponsor: Concepts appTipsOutroLinksPaul Mignard’s WebsiteRenée Stevens’ WebsiteAndy McNally’s WebsiteZsofi Lang’s WebsiteAndreas Gaertner’s Website Franziska Schwarz’s WebsiteAdrien Liard’s WebsiteKris Necklemann’s WebsiteLai Chee Chiu on InstagramTanmay Vora’s WebsiteWilliam Warren’s WebsiteChris Wilson’s WebsiteScott H Young’s Website1. Paul Mignard’s TipsGet in the habit of making and posting content regularlyBe curious with new thingsGet inspired by learning by people online across disciplines2. Renée Stevens’ TipsTry out XR and observe XR in everyday lifeChoose rhythm and routine instead of inspirationBreak out of rectangles - think outside in open space3. Andy McNally’s TipsBreak things down into their basic shapesFocus on capturing the idea, add color and details laterDon’t be afraid to leave space blank and return to it laterKeep learning new things4. Zsofi Lang’s Tips Look at other work that’s awesome and analyze and understand whyVisually journal 3 things that happened todayDon’t be discouraged when its hard, keep goingUse 50% opacity layer or a sticky note to capture in-progress ideas5. Andreas Gaertner’s TipsUse gray and black for 2 levels of informationShut up — DO IT! Practice again and again!Make your drawing process visible to the customer — don’t hide it!6. Franziska Schwarz’s TipsCopy other artists’ workDraw a new idea by mixing two disconnected elementsHand letter poetry or quotes that you like7. Adrien Liard’s TipsPractice consistently a little bit each day, regularity for the winInspect your work looking for growth areas you can work onPractice the things that you’re weak on, it should hurtDraw from life because drawing is in the mind8. Kris Neckelmann’s TipsDraw sample lines with your pens before you’re under pressureFind people’s work you like and analyze it to learn and growHave patience!Show your work and reveal your journey9. Lai Chee Chiu’s TipsExplore the 33% people ruleTreat your drawing as a reward instead of a taskPost as much work as you can10. Tanmay Vora’s TipsIntegrate visuals into everyday tasks and routinesShare your work generously with others to keep yourself activeConstraints will help you keep on track11. William Warren’s TipsCreativity flourishes with boundariesVisualize the problem as a moviePursue adjacent creative activities - painting or music12. Chris Wilson’s TipsCreate something that’s just for you and not public consumptionShake up your tools and play around with themAsk what a tool wants to used for and not used for, then play with both13. Scott H. Young’s TipsDevelop your own visual languageDon’t worry about your stuff looking good!Look for a visual picture to represent an idea to help your learningCreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!