Ali 👍 :
Not really a tip, but I remember going through like a year-long crisis with my art where I was absolutely obsessed with improvement and making "good" art. I would spend hours every day watching tutorials and trying to force myself to get better, but I only ever ended up hating art and drawing. And I didn't see much growth over that period, only festering negative feelings. It reached a point where I would literally hate looking at art from other people since I couldn't imagine drawing like them. I don't remember what it was that flipped the switch in me, but I remember at one point just accepting that I wasn't going to be able to force myself to get better like that. Instead of being upset with other artists and getting mad I couldn't do what they did, I just looked at what each artist whose style I liked did and how I could incorporate those different elements into my own work. I'd try and see how one artist did anatomy, how another drew eyes, how another shaded, etc. Of course, I'd add personal touches to make it my own. And most of all, I allowed myself to work at my own pace that I was comfortable with. I would draw for the sake of drawing, not for the sake of getting better. And THAT'S when I really started to see improvement. Genuinely, the thing that has helped me the most with drawing was just enjoying myself while doing it. Since then, I've improved a lot and really made my style my own and one that I'm happy with, though I still draw inspiration from other artists all the time as well. It should be noted that I'm not a professional artist, nor do I have any desire to pursue it professionally. It's mostly just for fun. Either way, that's definitely what's helped me see the most improvement as a hobbyist. Practicing often, but still at my own pace. Taking the time to draw for the sake of drawing and just enjoying the process.
2025-05-19 21:23:40