5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW AS A BEGINNER ARTIST

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[rebeccaherman]

As someone who fell into the trap of “get a job to pay the bills and do your art as a secondary job hoping to sell”. It NEVER works out that way! Now I’m a mom of a 10 year old - I have a full time admin job- and my art went on the back burner for so long I’m having to relearn a lot of skills. The worst part is that drawing makes me really happy and calms my anxiety so now I’m making it a priority again and finding my happy place. Beginner artists- there are so many jobs where you can be creative don’t settle!

[ainoaguy]

The tip about not comparing yourself to other artists is so important for anyone to listen to. I am so hard on my art when I see other people’s work to the point where it stifles my ability to create art that I’m proud of because I am holding it to such a high standard that if it doesn’t meet that immediately I am a failure... which is such a toxic mentality to have when you’re going through your artistic journey.

Fellow artists: Please be kind to your art, treasure it. It’s unique and incredible because it was created by you.

[han-mgeq]

I’m so bad when it comes to comparing myself to other artists. And when their bio says they like 14 or 17 or whatever I feel like setting myself on fire. I’m like shit, these kids are younger than me and twice as good. But I find that limiting my time on Instagram helps a lot, because if I don’t see other people’s work, I don’t think about how mine compares to theirs. Also please make this into a little series, I’d love to hear as many tips as you’ve got!

[film_magician]

I replaced “drawing” with writing here and it was a big help. This is true for all art. Thank you.

[kupotenshi]

I think it's important to remember that you're never in competition with others! So it's no use comparing yourself to others. There will always be people that hate the style you're drawing in, no matter how technically skilled, and others who can't wait until you upload because your art speaks to them so well. The best thing you can do is create art that appeals to you, because there's a fan out there for every art style.

[paopufruit]

I never actually took into account that the younger a person is, the more exposed they were to digital art / technology. Makes me feel a lot better about younger artists being really good at it! I think it's awesome but there's always been that hint of jealousy so thank you for putting that into perspective! And yes, part 2, please!!!

[Anyamiav]

Please make a part 2!
You are so talented and sweet and funny and just overall an inspiration ♡
If you can, could you make a video explaining the different fields of animation? I've always thought it consisted of rendering or rigging or 3d sequences, but in one of your other videos you found out that there are many fields, like visual development!

[kimisea]

I think for me it's comforting knowing that even really experienced artists can make sketches where the anatomy looks horrible, nothing is coming out right, the pose is stiff etc. We all have off days and one bad sketch doesn't mean you've lost all your current skill as an artist!

[StarlightAkari]

I have a very hard time with comparing myself to others, especially younger kids, and I know it's bad but I can't stop with the intrusive thoughts. It just keeps making me feel like "what was I wasting my time doing at that age??" I can't stop it and it still hurts, especially being in an art college senior year, not having gotten any of these opportunities and internships that younger kids get now, and it being basically too late :c

[Voltergeist]

I'm putting every neopet in my portfolio.

[SuperLunchable]

One thing I’ve learned is specifically not comparing your current level with the level of people who have been professional artists for like 30 years. A lot of younger people compare their work to people who are much older and get discouraged because they’re not as good, but that’s because they haven’t had the same amount of time for practicing their skills. So like... if you’re 25 and you compare yourself to Paul Felix, that’s not a fair comparison.

[keyos]

Also another thing can be "using a reference." I always have this mindset that artists should be able to draw straight from their imagination. But as time goes by, I have found the power of using a good reference photo and I can still turn it into my own style. Thank you for a great video! Big fan :)

[sashaschadefoxrichards]

I'm really bad at comparing... especially since I'm turning 30 this year and all these whipper snappers are doing some amazing art and I love complimenting and helping them shine... but... Why does my art suck like theirs. heheh. we all do it, but you're so right, its just evil.
I've also started complimenting other artist's skills instead of their talent because we work SO hard to get that darn corner right or that whispy hair technique perfected and I think our hard work needs to be recognized.

Thanks for this Vid... I needed it. lol

[juliesmith]

You inspired me to go back to school and study game art design. Thank you so much for being an inspiration!

[cassienova_]

I honestly thought you were gonna quote Arin from GameGrumps, "I didnt come out of the p*ssy drawing mozart!"

Either way, good video!! I was just thinking about these things last night. I've also followed Makani back in the deviant art days and aaaah she's so goodddd

[Lenalight]

I’ve been an artist for close to 20 years and I still have messy sketches. You just need to get the idea out there, thus, the messy result. Great video!

[KayweeKuo]

This is so encouraging! As a college art student, I am constantly doubting myself and wondering if I am doing the right thing. Lately, I feel so discouraging for being not good enough as an artist, but this video lifts me up ❤️

[ggnsart]

"as technology improves" Oh man 15 year old me would have killed for an iPad pro ahaha... The future is here! It can keep its scary AI nonsense, but bring on the amazing drawing tools! :'D Great video! One of these days I swear I'm just gonna give up answering asks on Tumblr and just post links to your videos, lmao. <3

[youjun]

It's so nice to see an example of someone who followed their passion and it worked out for them. I'm in the stage of life where I'm going to be freshly out of college and looking for jobs, and my major is one where it is very loosely connected to designing. Very very loosely. The job is fun, but I don't know if that's what I actually want to do. I really want to go into animation and I want to take the risk of taking a gap year/semester to expanding my portfolio, but again it's a risk :0 But seeing you at where you are now is really encouraging, so thank you (: Part 2 please!

[hilaryg]

It's 1 am and I'm up currently working on my portfolio. You always find a way to give me a little more motivation when I need it- I'd love a part 2! (: