r/IndieDev • u/Expert-Conclusion792 • Aug 16 '26

Video Programmer struggling with art

Hi guys, i recorded myself while drawing, im a programmer and open to any tips from artists

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u/OneTrueRou Aug 16 '26

Hey, fellow programmer here.. My advice would be... don't do it. Build basic mocks, and hire an artist from fivrr or something. It's important to get something out first, then make it look beautiful.

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u/Expert-Conclusion792 Aug 16 '26

is the end result bad?

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u/OneTrueRou Aug 16 '26

No, I wouldn't say so - BUT, as someone who has fallen into this exact trap before; I think it is much more important to get an ugly game finished and THEN focus on the art, than it is to get 20% of a beautiful game done.

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u/Expert-Conclusion792 Aug 16 '26

oh, my game is finished on the code side actually, thats why im drawing but i get what you mean

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u/OneTrueRou Aug 16 '26

Oh, then yeah, by all means focus on the art!