Results get harder to notice with time, so it's easy to feel unmotivated when we compare our efforts with the results after a while. When we focus on discipline as a goal, we can get a sense of achievement every single time we engage in our tasks, no matter what the results are.
1. Tell us about your background and journey.
My name is Gabriel Gareso and I'm a digital designer, animator, and illustrator from Brazil. Like many kids, I loved to draw and create. My older sister was a big influence in the early days, and I also had the luck of having friends that shared the same interests. I also loved animation.
So much so that I used to turn many school books into stick-figure flip-book animations and liked to rent an old game called Mario Paint that came with a mouse and had animation capabilities, whenever I had the chance. When the time came, I "had to" choose a degree and, by reading the course descriptions, Graphic Design was the one that seemed closer to my interests.
While at university, and without much consideration, I was pulled into the world of web design. However, the animation bug didn't quite leave me. After 5 years of creating websites, I decided to press the reset button and went to New Zealand to focus my studies on motion graphics while also having an experience living abroad.
Back to Brazil, and after freelancing for a bit, I decided to partner with a friend and start our own animation studio, IMG animation studio, which we ran together for 8 years before I decided to shake things up a bit again and move to Australia. Long story short, here I am now, a happy immigrant and full-time motion graphics artist creating animations and youtube tutorials in my spare time.
2. When and how did you get into digital art?
My first point of contact with digital art was with Microsoft Paint on a laptop my dad brought home from work. I spent hours on it. It was addictive and I never looked back. From that point on my love for technology only grew stronger and It was pretty clear for me that computers and the digital world would be central to my career.
3. What kind of topics fascinates you?
Oh, I don't even know where to start. I love knowledge. Life fascinates me. Nature fascinates me. But maybe one of the things that fascinate me the most is human behavior and the inner workings of our minds. In the end, it all comes down to how we perceive ourselves, how we deal with our fears, how we deal with pain and pleasure, and how well we are capable of taming and truly understanding our own minds.
I'm also fascinated by any display of mastery and excellence in any field, and that's one of the reasons I love art galleries and concerts in the first place. Well, and, of course, anything directly related to my field.
4. How is digital art taking over traditional art methods?
I think digital art and traditional art will always co-exist. Each type of medium brings different challenges and opportunities that can be explored and used for creative expression. I think trends come and go. Old techniques resurface from time to time and the analog world will always bring something unique to the table.
I think we should always force ourselves out of our comfort zones from time to time, and navigating between these two worlds can only make you grow as an artist. This is actually something I want to be doing more in the years to come.
5. How do you overcome creative block?
I think the best remedy is always action. Sitting around waiting for the idea to come is seldom a good approach in my experience. If you can, take a bit of time off, take a shower, go for a quick walk. But, most often than not, we don't have the luxury of time to get away from work for a long period.
I think putting something on paper is the best remedy. Anything. Sketch. Sketch. Sketch a bit more. Look for references. Develop one idea a bit more. Start again. You get the idea. I believe you'll increase the chances of seeing a possible solution by doing that. Try designinspiration.com or b
6. Which artist do you admire the most and why?
It's hard to pick just one, so I'll break the rule and pick three! (how subversive is that?) I'll start the list with the legend Jorge Canedo, owner of Ordinary Folks studio. This guy is a genius and everything he is involved in is awe-inspiring. Concept and craft in perfect sync.
Next, I'd like to mention Henrique Barone because he is amazing at what he does and also because he was one of the culprits for the revival of one of my childhood passions: frame by frame animation. Last but not least, Emanuele Colombo, for his incredibly satisfying keyframes and design style.
7. What message would you give to aspiring artists?
Discipline and focus are what you need. It's as simple as that. I said simple, not easy. Spend time and energy in getting to know yourself better, and be honest. Don't focus on results or productivity, focus on your routine, focus on showing up. Let discipline be your main goal.
Results get harder to notice with time, so it's easy to feel unmotivated when we compare our efforts with the results after a while. When we focus on discipline as a goal, we can get a sense of achievement every single time we engage in our tasks, no matter what the results are.
Just show up. Believe me, if you are putting the effort in regularly, you are improving. One way or the other. Oh, and never put work over your health. Save time for exercise and eat well.
8. Which is your favorite book and why?
Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis. I'm not sure if I can say this is my favorite book of all time, but this is definitely the book I think everyone interested in creativity should read. If you are reading this interview, chances are that you'll benefit greatly from it.
Gabriel Gareso is a Brazilian-born motion graphics designer, animator, and illustrator now living in Sydney, Australia. Frame by frame enthusiast, Gareso is passionate about buttery smooth animation and loves creating loops for his Instagram profile. He also shares tutorials, techniques, and workflow videos on Youtube
Interviewed By - Anshika Maurya
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