Sketchbook Diaries #1 - Why Perfection Sucks!

Welcome to the first episode of my Sketchbook Diaries. In this Youtube series, I discuss topics related to my everyday life and art journey as an artist. My aim is to help you with my stories and life experiences, as well as open discussion on these topics.

I firmly believe in open discussion on my Youtube channel and want to establish Brushes and Bunnies as an art community with positive discussion and global creative support.

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🎨 Materials used:

Copic markers

Faber-Castell Polychromos

Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen

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Music by:
Brave (Instrumental) by Amarante

[BrushesandBunnies]

Do you guys feel the same way? Is the pressure to be "perfect" stopping you from achieving your art goals? Share your stories with me :)

[jocelynyates]

Also YOU SAVED MY ART am kind of a perfectionist and I look at others art and I just cant think straight all I think about is dang why cant my art be like that Ya Know just wanted to say THANK

[narellemurray]

Thank u for the encouragement; I have been too scared to touch my art for 3 months and it is depressing and I am very stressed and anxious about it; u have helped me and encouraged me to keep going. I love yr videos and the lovely ladies you draw.

[marleyrowley]

I really love your outlook on this, no artist was born with the ability to immediately produce perfect art! Practice practice practice, oh and have fun and enjoy it!!

[kitnotkit]

Here's a thing... perfection is boring, mistakes are memorable

[andreeaidk]

You're voice is so relaxing! I love watching your livestreams because of your lovely voice, but of course because of the beautiftul drawings too💕😊

[BowShot]

Time lapse videos are always so fun to watch! And your voice is so relaxing! Hope you'll bring more of these videos! :) I love your channel

[DCSPFC]

I also haven’t illustrated in over 10 years and am just getting back into it, your videos are awesome, thank you for creating such awesome content!

[itspatella]

This video left me speechless, please continue this series because it's really inspiring to not only beginners but also people who have been drawing for a long time! keep up the amazing drawings! ❤❤💜💙

[syrusangi]

So relatable. Put aside school work n diagrams, I haven't drawn much in years n I am trying to pickup from where I left off n I'm going through the same problems. Thanks for the video. It really helped a lot

[annac]

I stopped doing art for ages because I tried to copy other people's art and it was always so bad that I got upset, decided I wasn't good enough and stopped drawing. then I gradually started drawing again, then made my New Years Resolution to draw everyday and I'm now finding my own style and becoming much more confident. It's also amazing to see how much I've improved in the space of a month and a half!

[rewguy]

That’s really funny. I make my living as mechanic. It took me years like you say at 6:08 to get good at fixing cars. Drawing is my way of relaxing. After working all day, to sit and draw is a true escape for me. I can let my body and mind relax. I know this is an old video and your years ahead, and may not see this comment. Thanks for taking time to teach an old mechanic how do draw things.

[balistox]

I have the same problem you had. It's so frustrating when I draw because I'm always thinking that I'm better then I really am. But some day I'll hopefully get there! :) love the video and that piece! I wish I could order a print of it :D have a nice day

[lovesade_]

LOVE THE IDEA OF THE SKETCHBOOK DIARIES ❤ I feel I'll learn A LOT !! thank you !!

[portiayoung]

I fully agree with this topic. I've always judged my art and often give up all together for sometimes days on end. all for perfectionist reasoning. I have always known that wasn't correct thinking, and often think over-intellectually and not enough emotionally unless I was upset about the art. after this video though, you helped me. you are real with us viewers and us who love your art

[Kay-hhsf]

This video really helped me with drawing noses, I tried using your nose technique and it worked. Thank you!!

[adelinescupids]

This drawing is beautiful I supported you since day one you helped me get back into art thank you

[martapuusepp]

This was so helpful! I have the same problem right now. And no one talks about it so it's hard to get over. Thank you!

[leamaria]

I really love what you're producing/creating ❤️What you said ..is an inspiration for me to hold on and not to give up! Thx for this great video 😊

[MissKateMonroe]

This made me smile as I also just started some 'sketchbook diaries' hehe. No where near your channel level though hehe..

I agree with the subject - the strive for perfection really does suck. I have suffered so much last year with striving for perfection, in body painting competitions Last year i was so hard on myself that I really got down and it affected my whole year. I felt I'd let myself down and hated my work, so much so that it affected my whole year and worth ethos. Now I look back and this piece I hated is by far the best piece I have created but yet it plagued me so much and I couldn't see it at the time and spent most of my year hating myself because of it.

In my paper/canvas etc artwork this also affects me in that I always never feel good enough, so therefore have never actively Pursued and got anywhere with it, including never really practising enough because I would just get down. Now I am 28 and should be a lot further on my art journey than I am and it's all because of anxiety and striving for perfection holding me back. I am trying to to change that this year! Fingers crossed!