why you should make art habits instead of goals ✷ ART HABIT 01

They say it takes 20+ days to build a habit so I’m trying to make art everyday. In this video I am recreating some Studio Ghibli-inspired landscapes while sharing a few things I’ve learned about alcohol markers.

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[bethbloomer]

Discipline is a lot more fun when you alter the psychological meaning of it through thinking differently. Great advice.

[sketchyorange]

I love how both landscapes turned out, they are so pretty !!!

[nataliedavies]

These are so beautiful Sarica. Your colour palette and the marks you make on the page, you truly are an artist! I cut right back on my social media for quite a few months so I have many of your videos to catch up on. I also stepped back from creating but if anything can inspire me to make again, gorgeous videos like this can. I wholly agree with enjoying the process rather than trying to reach a goal; society can be all about achievement though so we all need reminders to make habits and love the journey. TFS 🤗

[sofia-tirataghuri]

I am trying to make art journaling every day. I haven't manage it already but I do create at least 3 or 4 times a week... and that's great though. But, as I entirely reorganized my art studio, I have the ideal condition to try again ! For the pleasure, not under pressure. 😊

Thanks for this beautiful video, I love to see your art. 🧡

[Ti-butterfly]

Very valuable lessons, I am gonna show this to my middle schoolers! I never thought of framing the practice is takes to make art as a habit, thanks!

[CurtisSheeran]

Don't be so hard with your self: just being creative every day is an awesome goal. And drawing a smile is already being creative! :) Anyway, thank you for sharing this with us, I've really missed you.

[MariJadeWrites]

Thank you for sharing! Your art is so pretty 😍

[Aethuse]

So beautiful ❤️ I love the approach you take. I should do the same thing with handlettering. I feel that "dedicating 30 min daily" is easier that saying "I will master this & that" ... And I believe it will all feel more rewarding as the goal is more manageable and less stressful.

[artgeometrix]

This is awesome. Some really excellent examples here. Very bright and well balanced.

[dewdropsonaleaf]

This video gave me some motivation! Thank you sarica!! And the pencil details you gave at the end were nice!

[rewilding_rose]

Your landscapes are so lovely! Love this mindset shift and looking forward to more.

[thejournalingbroom]

Congrats on the 100k!
I agree with you on the habit versus goal thing. I started watercoloring recently - specifically i am interested in botanical watercoloring, and right now I'm focusing on trying to do it everyday.

[MissRyanAngel]

Such a beautiful reminder - thank you!

[eileenvalachovic]

I love how your landscapes turned out. I enjoyed your process and seeing your skill.

Over a year ago, I started a 100 day sketch challenge. The only requirement was a minimum of six minutes. Today was day 435. Some days, I do a very quick sketch before bed, . There have been a few times, I have fought to stay awake. Other times, I've spent hours. I have changed from the concept of doing sketches to doing art. If I get to do plein air sketching and/or painting that would count for that day. There are reasons it would take to long to get into why I don't dare take a day off.
I am retired so that helps. Being a mother has a very important priority in life.. What also helps me is marking the day number on a big calendar in my art room.
I so hope you will be successful in developing an art habit. But whatever you do, please don't beat yourself up for any lapses. It took me several attempts to get my habit established.

[juliapenman]

These are so beautiful. Such wonderful colors and shapes. Thank you for your art, calm voice and wisdom.

[kayefer]

Thank you for this advice! Usually, when we're starting to build habits, it can feel overwhelming. Often, the pressure to be in the "perfect state" in the beginning drowns out our desire to take the first step. This is why I appreciate what you said about not being too rigid with goals. Excited to watch more helpful and soothing content from you, Sarica! Your landscape artworks are lovely, by the way <3

[theforestalchemist]

Sarica! I love this new art practice of yours! I too believe the habit is more important than the goal. And if you can’t do it on day because of some unforeseen emergency— that’s ok! You have the right intentions and you are driven. I believe in you! I would love to see videos from you in the future on how you balance art and motherhood. I know you’re still a new mother and figuring out your art groove, but your insight is valuable regardless. Hope to hear about that topic eventually as I plan to embark on that journey too eventually :)

[paper_and_felt]

Beautiful. Very relaxing to watch, it helps others relax too. Things will get better for you. They usually do. Keep going.

[anguswalsh]

It's literally 2am but I suddenly woke up and turned on my phone, and here I am😭Your voice lulls me back to sleep though, always so calm and gentle🥺Also, making habits instead of goals is a mindset I want to learn too so that I can push myself towards actually doing something and not dreading over the results and whether or not I would be able to actually reach the goals!! This is such a nice video to 'start' the day🦔💜✨

[hides]

Congrats on the 100K! Hope this journey is all you’re hoping for!