7 Tips for the 21 Year Old Me

As a young artist, I used to just sit there thinking "if only someone could tell me what steps I need to do to be a successful artist, I do it."
In this video I talk about what are the 7 most important things that have contributed to a great art career for me (so far.)

For art education

[whasabi]

1. Focus in 90 minute blocks.
2.practice is a consequence of learning, practice for understanding.
3. Embrace routine
4. Cultivate a love for what you do.
5. network with likeminded people
6. Comfort is a trap
7. Challenge yourself

[DBelch]

I've found it pretty mind boggling how many new youtubers Ive found after I started posting, like if you dig into a hobby a bit more you'll find these gigantic unexplored communities that do similar things to you and its just crazy! we live in such a powerful age.

[mumeisimp]

I like how he said "stare at the failure straight in the eye" while the character is looking to me straight in the eye

[RosieJesselyn]

The shyness point is helpful to people for sure! It reminds me of when I first started college. If I didn't go out of my way to make friends then I probably wouldn't have any as I came from far away and just had the freshest start. My thought process went like this: "if someone started talking to me, then I would talk back to them! It's just hard to be the one who talks first" so this made me realize that I had to be the person who talked first, because there had to be people like me who wanted to talk to others but was too shy to start. If they would look at me funny then I guess they weren't meant to be my friend. And, that's how I made a bunch of friends! Now, it just comes naturally to talk to others that I don't know. Sometimes I feel unsecure, but mostly, I run with this new personality I was able to develop for myself because that's who I like to be!

[TheDarkRain]

I am past 21 but I need a reminder on some of these lessons. Trying to get back the passion. Thanks!

[jonathanlabuga]

I'm 27 right now and hearing this really enlightens me and reminds me why I never stopped drawing and dreaming of creating. I've always had my ups and downs and ruts thinking at times I've fallen way behind with art but the back of my mind always told me to keep going forward no matter how long it takes and hearing these words expressed through you gives me a huge boost to the momentum I'm gaining now especially with schoolism. I thought I'd never get into art school or anything but now I'm in and it only feels like a matter of time. Thanks!

[mekakaram]

I'm 21 years old and this helped me out alot!!! Very inspiring thank u:) all the best bobby

[VampireSquirrel]

my end goal is to go insane from artistic obsession

[datguyfrmwrk]

Gosh im speechless... It’s as if this video was ment for me or something! Being 21 and barely getting into the world of animation (litteraly im just learning how to draw) and being in community college for already 2 years i have felt like i haven't gotten anywhere with myself. And lately I have been putting myself down over the same questions . "Why do this? Aren't you to old? How will you pay the bills?can you take care of yourself and your family?" I am willing to go for this i dont know where ill end or how this will play out but i want to go for this. Thank you for making this video

[PaladinAndrew]

This video might've saved my life. Thank you so much Bobby

[Gyork_]

I think the title should be for people in general and it mostly applies to everything not just art. Thanks for the wisdom, I think deep down most people should know this but have to hear it constantly to actually apply them so this is great for motivation been a fan for almost a decade.

[isabellabauer]

I'm trying since 2 years ago to get a weekly routin of going to school, practice my instruments, practice drawing, learn for school, ....
Thanks for your inspiring videos! Hopefully i can give myself a kick and do all of those things i forgot sometimes

[EyeLean]

When I attended art school way back when, our freshmen drawing class was 5 hours long. Same with our painting and sculpture classes. I found that it was really about halfway through the third hour that I got into the right headspace and felt myself fully immersed, fully present to the art, fully engaged, and working at the top of my abilities.

But yes, in drawing, we had short breaks every 20 minutes, longer breaks after 90 minutes and an hour for lunch. It would have been smart to follow this same pattern in our painting and sculpture classes, as well.

[madelineowen]

Being 21 just starting my art career- this was just full of nuggets of gold that I am really going to remember and use. Can't wait to show my artist friends so they can use this to their advantage as well. People need to make more videos like this with specific and quality advice. Thanks! :)

[evesword]

I am 21 and just starting out in art, I often times feel like it's too late for me to get into art and feel lost on how to start but this video really spoke to me. Thank you very much!

[lawrenceserrao]

I like your concept of muscle development & gym to struggling with Art after long neglect ; repetitive method is the only answer

[rachelwan]

Thank you Bobby. I've been binge watching your channel for quite a bit. You are such as excellent teacher in life.

[PolarOppositeFIlms]

i completely agree with this. I have a huge issue with not focusing and not drawing at the Higher level. So really this helps, im in schoolism and its been super great!

[dragvnkun]

As someone who recently turned 21 and is really struggling with figuring out how to keep going with my art & still finding out how I want to include art in my career, this video really really hit home. Thank you so much.

[CarolinaMesas]

Thank you. Never too old to keep learning!