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Never be ashamed for making art.
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It’s easy to just close in on yourself and choose to stop creating. But really what should stop you from creating? From expressing?
How wonderful is that, that art can be a beacon for expressing and creation? A way of delving into the infinite possibilities of the mind and then picking up the ideas that stand out the most.
And those ideas don’t have to be majestic.
They really don’t have to. Unless you want them to, I mean.
They don’t have to be elegant. The same element of wanting to create something will still be there unscathed.
And you don’t always have to base your worth on those artists who seem to have all these unfathomable details, concepts, etc.
You don’t always have to devise the greatest ideas ever or help solve the world’s problems at the same time. Just be glad. For you have created something.
This was basically a rehash of an older post, but it's a good reminder and thought that popped up in my mind once again.
Keep creating
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Yes.. the thing is, you're exactly where you are.
If you're terrible at completing ideas,
If you're terrible at making fully fledged compositions,
If you're terrible at communicating your ideas effectively,
You're exactly where you are.
You can say in your mind that you already know how to form an idea you like,
and that in the future you'd be able to portray it,
which could very well be true and you'll probably surely get there,
but remember, how well are you actually making that idea real?
Right now you're still not quite there in your standards at effectively completing that idea you love,
We can say some nice words once in a while which is fine,
but you know very well that your current abilities may not be exactly what you want them to be.
However, don't take this too personally, or don't think this is too scary.
You are responsible.
For where you are now in your art.
And that isn't a scary thing.
Because it means you have more power to yourself.
If you haven't been too negatively affected by the opinions of others,
where you are right now, in your art,
is by your own doing.
Your inabilities are actually inviting for you to take notice of them,
so that you can become better.
Realize that you're in control.
Which means,
for the most part, everyone knows what's holding them back in their art.
Everybody already knows.
They already know what they need to do.
We already know what we got to do,
we already know we got to work on anatomy,
work on composition,
start planning more,
stop rushing things,
stop worrying about other peoples' opinions,
we already all know that.
Things aren't really that much of a mystery nowadays.
Especially with such high connectivity now we have with other artists in the world,
and the access we have to the tons of free knowledge they give us on the internet.
We wouldn't have to be alone anymore in our art knowledge,
we have access to more wisdom now than ever.
Sometimes we can condemn ourselves for the current state of our art,
we hate how our current abilities are,
we so desperately want to run away from our current walls, we deny ourselves,
and in an era like this,
where everyone seems to want everything quickly,
we forget to realize that there's no need for condemning ourselves,
Because this is not forever.
Because this is not all your art will be.
We can often feel that,
"This shouldn't be happening!"
when we hit a wall in our art,
but actually,
it should be happening.
All this,
is exactly where you are.
All these obstacles, walls, and blocks,
are supposed to be happening.
It won't necessarily be easy,
or kindly,
or a nice stroll,
but those things,
that seem to be a burden,
are in actuality what propels us forward.
You're exactly where you are.
And that's okay.
No one's out to get you.
Because this is what you need right now.
Our culture (well, my culture,) seems to want everything to be settled, decided, done, quick and fast.
And if it takes longer for someone to learn something compared to a lot of other people, they might get ridiculed.
Improvement in any form is not something that is supposed to happen quickly, overnight, or easily,
because if everything was already settled,
that takes away the life from what you're improving at,
and from you.
We need to be fully enriched by our experiences to improve.
Even if it takes a little bit longer.
Even if it's a little bit more frustrating.
Even if it's more than what we want to deal with,
Even if we've waited 5 years to finally take action to fill in our experience gaps.
It's okay to go with the flow of right now.
It took me years to realize this, but now I have a sense of peace and stillness within myself where I'm able to work with my art more deliberately, kindly, and with more care. Because this is where I am.
It's okay to be where you are.
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And I'm not trying to attack anybody.
This is a very subtle concept I think, so read closely.
If you're terrible at completing ideas,
If you're terrible at making fully fledged compositions,
If you're terrible at communicating your ideas effectively,
You're exactly where you are.
You can say in your mind that you already know how to form an idea you like,
and that in the future you'd be able to portray it,
which could very well be true and you'll probably surely get there,
but remember, how well are you actually making that idea real?
Right now you're still not quite there in your standards at effectively completing that idea you love,
We can say some nice words once in a while which is fine,
but you know very well that your current abilities may not be exactly what you want them to be.
However, don't take this too personally, or don't think this is too scary.
You are responsible.
For where you are now in your art.
And that isn't a scary thing.
Because it means you have more power to yourself.
If you haven't been too negatively affected by the opinions of others,
where you are right now, in your art,
is by your own doing.
Your inabilities are actually inviting for you to take notice of them,
so that you can become better.
Realize that you're in control.
Which means,
for the most part, everyone knows what's holding them back in their art.
Everybody already knows.
They already know what they need to do.
We already know what we got to do,
we already know we got to work on anatomy,
work on composition,
start planning more,
stop rushing things,
stop worrying about other peoples' opinions,
we already all know that.
Things aren't really that much of a mystery nowadays.
Especially with such high connectivity now we have with other artists in the world,
and the access we have to the tons of free knowledge they give us on the internet.
We wouldn't have to be alone anymore in our art knowledge,
we have access to more wisdom now than ever.
Sometimes we can condemn ourselves for the current state of our art,
we hate how our current abilities are,
we so desperately want to run away from our current walls, we deny ourselves,
and in an era like this,
where everyone seems to want everything quickly,
we forget to realize that there's no need for condemning ourselves,
Because this is not forever.
Because this is not all your art will be.
We can often feel that,
"This shouldn't be happening!"
when we hit a wall in our art,
but actually,
it should be happening.
All this,
is exactly where you are.
All these obstacles, walls, and blocks,
are supposed to be happening.
It won't necessarily be easy,
or kindly,
or a nice stroll,
but those things,
that seem to be a burden,
are in actuality what propels us forward.
You're exactly where you are.
And that's okay.
No one's out to get you.
Because this is what you need right now.
Our culture (well, my culture,) seems to want everything to be settled, decided, done, quick and fast.
And if it takes longer for someone to learn something compared to a lot of other people, they might get ridiculed.
Improvement in any form is not something that is supposed to happen quickly, overnight, or easily,
because if everything was already settled,
that takes away the life from what you're improving at,
and from you.
We need to be fully enriched by our experiences to improve.
Even if it takes a little bit longer.
Even if it's a little bit more frustrating.
Even if it's more than what we want to deal with,
Even if we've waited 5 years to finally take action to fill in our experience gaps.
It's okay to go with the flow of right now.
It took me years to realize this, but now I have a sense of peace and stillness within myself where I'm able to work with my art more deliberately, kindly, and with more care. Because this is where I am.
It's okay to be where you are.
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How to stop doubting yourself.I'm a person who is constantly stuck in the world of my mind so what I may say here may seem contradictory, but it works. Really.
I'm actually mostly talking about the subject of art here but I think anything can apply to anything in life, so do as you must.
I'm mainly talking from my experiences so you can agree with me or not or say that I'm wrong, if it doesn't apply to your life, don't listen to me.
I have no reason for writing this, but the thoughts rose up suddenly and I wanted to capture them. I find writing these random wisdom journals enjoyable lol. So.. contemplate for yourself. The theme of doubt keeps occurring everywhere, from the concerns of my friends and just in general the people around me. So I feel I must have a say.
(Warning: This gets very philosophical, so just giving a warning for people who don't like that stuff lol XD)
How to stop doubting yourself constantly?
First off,
everyone doubts themselves.
Even the most amazing artist you know
Good art should inspire not discourage you.When you encounter or see someone who is way more skilled than you are, don’t be discouraged. That’s not how it’s supposed to be?
Instead, be taken in by the life in what they express or create, instead of always having thoughts zipping around your mind about how you’re “inferior in skill.” I see artists who are levels beyond me all the time, sometimes of course I’d too get blown away by the amount of detail/thought in the drawing that my confidence shatters.. but that’s not how it should be.
When I see their artwork I’m drawn in by their great effort to turn their idea/vision to life, and I want to join in on that too. That would be strange if people who were truly immersed into their craft ended up making people idling in their efforts, those who gaze on shouldn’t be discouraged but inspired. Driven. Driven to make something too.
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How to stop doubting yourself.
14 min read
I'm a person who is constantly stuck in the world of my mind so what I may say here may seem contradictory, but it works. Really.
I'm actually mostly talking about the subject of art here but I think anything can apply to anything in life, so do as you must.
I'm mainly talking from my experiences so you can agree with me or not or say that I'm wrong, if it doesn't apply to your life, don't listen to me.
I have no reason for writing this, but the thoughts rose up suddenly and I wanted to capture them. I find writing these random wisdom journals enjoyable lol. So.. contemplate for yourself. The theme of doubt keeps occurring everywhere, from the concerns of my friends and just in general the people around me. So I feel I must have a say.
(Warning: This gets very philosophical, so just giving a warning for people who don't like that stuff lol XD)
How to stop doubting yourself constantly?
First off,
everyone doubts themselves.
Even the most amazing artist you know of.
Perhaps they don't doubt themselves to such an extreme, but those waves and sparkles of doubts occur inevitably, visitors that come and pass.
But they've learned to keep the balance and always go for the best in their art. They don't go to the extremes of doubt to the point they give up on their potential entirely.
In a world that's highly compartmentalized from the start, ever since you were a kid, especially even now if you're older, people seem to set themselves apart, all following a certain path that leads comfortably somewhere usually.
Already decided what their abilities are,
what they're going to do,
and their overall general capability and intelligence.
And that's fine, that works out for many people.
However, some are left stuck.
Many people are left bundles of potential and wrangled thoughts, wanderings, wants, ambitions,
but it's all kept inside of them. Ultimately, they end up doing nothing.
Because they doubted themselves too much.
They're too scared to take action to get to the bottom of their doubt, even if the doubt isn't on the front line of their mind.
A quite universal thing really, and I see this happens with artists a lot too, especially with the great competitions we all have to face if we want to get serious. I will convince you that doubt is a truly terrible thing.
There are many reasons intense doubt happens, and I'll give a few I think are very impacting.
- Having a disposition (a person's inherent qualities of mind and character) that they are forever stuck in their abilities. No matter what. Basically rigidness.
- Being scared that you'll be judged too much by other artists, even more scary if they're way better than you.
Mistakes also seem to receive tons of negativity.
So,
Unacceptance of what lies ahead in order to drive your art forward.
And really,
Let go of all the unnecessary doubt you have,
Notice how everything I just said basically leads into the same thing. Or is a different manifestation of the same thing. The forthgoing of action!
No matter if you're one of those brilliant, vibrantly imaginative, thoughtful people, what ultimately brings forth your artwork is action.
Wish the best for your artwork!
I'm actually mostly talking about the subject of art here but I think anything can apply to anything in life, so do as you must.
I'm mainly talking from my experiences so you can agree with me or not or say that I'm wrong, if it doesn't apply to your life, don't listen to me.
I have no reason for writing this, but the thoughts rose up suddenly and I wanted to capture them. I find writing these random wisdom journals enjoyable lol. So.. contemplate for yourself. The theme of doubt keeps occurring everywhere, from the concerns of my friends and just in general the people around me. So I feel I must have a say.
(Warning: This gets very philosophical, so just giving a warning for people who don't like that stuff lol XD)
How to stop doubting yourself constantly?
First off,
everyone doubts themselves.
Even the most amazing artist you know of.
Perhaps they don't doubt themselves to such an extreme, but those waves and sparkles of doubts occur inevitably, visitors that come and pass.
But they've learned to keep the balance and always go for the best in their art. They don't go to the extremes of doubt to the point they give up on their potential entirely.
In a world that's highly compartmentalized from the start, ever since you were a kid, especially even now if you're older, people seem to set themselves apart, all following a certain path that leads comfortably somewhere usually.
Already decided what their abilities are,
what they're going to do,
and their overall general capability and intelligence.
And that's fine, that works out for many people.
However, some are left stuck.
Many people are left bundles of potential and wrangled thoughts, wanderings, wants, ambitions,
but it's all kept inside of them. Ultimately, they end up doing nothing.
Because they doubted themselves too much.
They're too scared to take action to get to the bottom of their doubt, even if the doubt isn't on the front line of their mind.
A quite universal thing really, and I see this happens with artists a lot too, especially with the great competitions we all have to face if we want to get serious. I will convince you that doubt is a truly terrible thing.
There are many reasons intense doubt happens, and I'll give a few I think are very impacting.
- Having a disposition (a person's inherent qualities of mind and character) that they are forever stuck in their abilities. No matter what. Basically rigidness.
- It scares them from doing anything.
- Because they've already decided their abilities can no longer improve.
- That their abilities are going to stay the way they are forever.
- When action is not taken, of course, inevitably, they won't improve.
- They've forgotten what it means to learn something.
- Being scared that you'll be judged too much by other artists, even more scary if they're way better than you.
- We all go through our moments and times where our art just isn't what we want them to be. But don't stop there.
- Focusing too much on the opinions of others to the point they don't help you but completely tear you down. That's the extreme you don't want.
There's a quote that comes to mind that I hold dear to me,
- While I can agree that there are truly talented people who may be born with an artistic mindset, don't focus too much on a whole talented and untalented divide way of thinking in the art world.“Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be good, it has potential, but it’s not. But your taste, the thing that got you into the game, is still killer. And your taste is why your work disappoints you. A lot of people never get past this phase, they quit. Most people I know who do interesting, creative work went through years of this. We know our work doesn’t have this special thing that we want it to have. We all go through this. And if you are just starting out or you are still in this phase, you gotta know its normal and the most important thing you can do is do a lot of work. Put yourself on a deadline so that every week you will finish one story. It is only by going through a volume of work that you will close that gap, and your work will be as good as your ambitions. And I took longer to figure out how to do this than anyone I’ve ever met. It’s gonna take awhile. It’s normal to take awhile. You’ve just gotta fight your way through.”
- Ira Glass- Don't ever say, "I don't have talent. Things won't come as easy to me."
- Just saying you don't have talent is another way of limiting yourself and squandering your abilities mentally. Open up more possibilities for your art!
But this may be true in your case, you not having that "talent", depending on what you've done to drive your art forward relentlessly, so you don't have talent.
But you can become talented. (Don't argue with semantics here with me please).
Our brains are malleable and capable of change. Program a skill into your brain and exercise it constantly, and then things will come evermore naturally for you. Don't let your current abilities stop you.
And that programming happens through being mindful, and actually making art.
- Predicting the future prematurely, this leads into my next point too.
Well, you can try changing that, you know. Don't let yourself fall into the same patterns over and over! Do something!
But you can become talented. (Don't argue with semantics here with me please).
Our brains are malleable and capable of change. Program a skill into your brain and exercise it constantly, and then things will come evermore naturally for you. Don't let your current abilities stop you.
And that programming happens through being mindful, and actually making art.
- Predicting the future prematurely, this leads into my next point too.
- Again, you're limiting the possibilities that could happen in your art if all you do is constantly predict how everything is going to turn out.
"Dang. I'm just going to keep messing this up because I'm not good enough."
Well, you can try changing that, you know. Don't let yourself fall into the same patterns over and over! Do something!
- This about wraps it all up. Not living in the moment. Seriously. And I'm not saying living in the moment to where your mind goes completely loose and you let go of everything mindlessly. To be honest I think living in the moment is the most important thing in anything that you do.
- By not living in the moment, just plainly already accepting the fate of their current state, to the point they give up entirely on their goal.
- When you doubt yourself, it's a resistance to live in the moment.
- And when you resist to live in the moment, you resist any possibilities of changing your situation, your abilities.
People who don't live in the moment are in a constant state of anxiety.
Living in the moment? What's that exactly?
When someone doesn't live in the moment and takes it to the extreme, they're always looking to the future to the point where they don't take any action now.
Everyone experiences this to some extent, since we are mental creatures and that our society seems to put emphasis on the future. We constantly make abstractions that distract us from what's happening right now. We always have some idea of the future or the past.
But you can't be constantly stuck in the abstraction of your wants and the future.
Because what matters right now, is now, and change can only happen now.
Many artists can seem to wait for a future that will never necessarily come.
They seem to anxiously want to become better to the point where they want that future of them becoming a better artist to just happen already, without them putting the true effort and mindfulness right now to actually get there.
And ultimately, that's what keeps many artists from improving.
So, that's why many people say, to become a successful artist, you must work hard.
Mindfulness, awareness, in the moment, with our artwork.
Putting care in every line and stroke we put.
But some of us miss that meaning of having to work hard, because we can be too wrapped in doubt to work harder.
When you live in the moment, you open up more possibilities and your potential can channel effectively depending on how much effort you put in.
Not living in the moment is something that happens to all of us, so don't worry. Especially when many of us live in a world where we're constantly looking to the future, looking towards that good college, that good job, that good house, etc.
But it's better of course to be aware of living in the moment more consciously, so you can control your situations with even more force and intention.
Living in the moment? What's that exactly?
When someone doesn't live in the moment and takes it to the extreme, they're always looking to the future to the point where they don't take any action now.
Everyone experiences this to some extent, since we are mental creatures and that our society seems to put emphasis on the future. We constantly make abstractions that distract us from what's happening right now. We always have some idea of the future or the past.
But you can't be constantly stuck in the abstraction of your wants and the future.
Because what matters right now, is now, and change can only happen now.
Many artists can seem to wait for a future that will never necessarily come.
They seem to anxiously want to become better to the point where they want that future of them becoming a better artist to just happen already, without them putting the true effort and mindfulness right now to actually get there.
And ultimately, that's what keeps many artists from improving.
So, that's why many people say, to become a successful artist, you must work hard.
Mindfulness, awareness, in the moment, with our artwork.
Putting care in every line and stroke we put.
But some of us miss that meaning of having to work hard, because we can be too wrapped in doubt to work harder.
When you live in the moment, you open up more possibilities and your potential can channel effectively depending on how much effort you put in.
Not living in the moment is something that happens to all of us, so don't worry. Especially when many of us live in a world where we're constantly looking to the future, looking towards that good college, that good job, that good house, etc.
But it's better of course to be aware of living in the moment more consciously, so you can control your situations with even more force and intention.
So,
Learn to control your anxieties. Don't let them overtake you.
You don't deserve that grab of negativity.
Don't give doubt such a negative connotation. I see doubt as only the opposite of the action that drives you to accomplish something. When doubt lingers too long in your mind, just remind yourself that you're only just preventing yourself from improving your art and overall mood and positivity in order to get better.
You don't deserve such negativity, I believe no one does.
So, really think about it. Even if you're not really the type of personality who sits for an hour or so contemplating things. What do you really go overboard with, in the realm of doubting yourself in your art? It will really help.
It's truly that simple.
Mistakes also seem to receive tons of negativity.
I know this gets said over and over again, but without mistakes or unwanted things in your art you'll never know what you like and what looks wrong to you.
And that helps a lot.
Just don't give yourself any negative connotations. Even if you've been lazy in trying to improve your art or you've procrastinated too much, dare to give yourself the knowing that you can become better and change.
So,
What are you resisting, really? Think about it.
Are you resisting this moment,
Are you resisting the amount of work you really have to put in, in order to improve in your artwork?
Are you resisting the amount of research (that'll matter anyway no matter how frustrating it is) you'll have to do in order to learn the necessary skills that your artwork needs?
Unacceptance of what lies ahead in order to drive your art forward.
Resistance does nothing, only holds back action.
Remember to also work towards your strengths every once in a while, even if you're trying your hardest to explore what's not your strength so you can get better.
And really,
don't escape from what you must do, what you need in your artwork.
Don't escape from the perils from learning anatomy, perspective, learning how to draw from life, linearting, learning how to draw environments, etc.
You can always find shortcuts and tricks, but if you've been stuck a while, you know very well what you must do.
You gotta get through those difficult times in your art whether you like it or not.
And don't stress yourself out over it too much, seriously.
Take your time and let the information you need to know sink in.
Having a bunch of mental negative noise in the background will just block everything.
Without the stress, then what you learned will flow easier and much more powerfully!
How awesome will that be?
Don't doubt yourself. Just try. At least you tried. Better than not moving forward at all. Trying is moving forward in my opinion, even if you've failed, because now you know a better picture of what you must do, learn, and fix.
We artists, we are creators.
Let go of all the unnecessary doubt you have,
and exist in the moment, putting in the care that your art needs.
Care about your art enough to take the action that it needs.
Your mind will be clearer that way.
Get through those seemingly frustrating moments of dealing with anatomy, mastering environments and all that, because in the end that effort matters.
Notice how everything I just said basically leads into the same thing. Or is a different manifestation of the same thing. The forthgoing of action!
Not many dare to touch on this subject, so I hope I've saved you some time by helping you dodge tons of mental stress.
No matter if you're one of those brilliant, vibrantly imaginative, thoughtful people, what ultimately brings forth your artwork is action.
I have to remind myself constantly not to wander too long in my mind in the planning/idea stages all the time.
Don't doubt, just do.
Let the world see what you can do.
Wish the best for your artwork!
Sorry if this was too intense lol XD. This is a problem I've dealt with myself countlessly, and I see many of the artists struggle around me all the time, and I sincerely want them to know that it doesn't have to be so difficult.
Remember that art is an expressionThis is what I see many artists struggle with.
get ready for a feels train sorry
It's easy to get caught up in forever trying to improve your art in fear that you wouldn't really reach a greater potential anyway, sort of always avoiding what really matters to you anyway.
It's easy to get discouraged continuously by the artists that seem to overshadow you.
It's easy to just close in on yourself and choose to stop creating.
But really what should stop you from creating? From expressing?
I don't care if you're the nerdiest math nerd ever who sees expressing yourself as inferior or something, art is expression, and expression is a beautiful thing.
I'm a nerdy math hardcore-science nerd yet I've managed to tread in the awesomeness of what art can be and I surprise people with this all the time. But how should being a "nerdy math nerd" prevent me from explo
Imagination can be a meld or compaction of ideas.Imagination is not always coming up with your ideas entirely yourself. It can be a melding or compacting of a bunch of ideas.
Originality is not always having the newest or most unique ideas, it can also be staying true to yourself in the most exalted way, in how you want to do something.
So how have you been doing?
Good art should inspire not discourage you.When you encounter or see someone who is way more skilled than you are, don’t be discouraged. That’s not how it’s supposed to be?<da:thumb id="445216804"/><da:thumb id="440259703"/>
Instead, be taken in by the life in what they express or create, instead of always having thoughts zipping around your mind about how you’re “inferior in skill.” I see artists who are levels beyond me all the time, sometimes of course I’d too get blown away by the amount of detail/thought in the drawing that my confidence shatters.. but that’s not how it should be.
When I see their artwork I’m drawn in by their great effort to turn their idea/vision to life, and I want to join in on that too. That would be strange if people who were truly immersed into their craft ended up making people idling in their efforts, those who gaze on shouldn’t be discouraged but inspired. Driven. Driven to make something too.
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Remember that art is an expression
4 min read
This is what I see many artists struggle with.
get ready for a feels train sorry
It's easy to get caught up in forever trying to improve your art in fear that you wouldn't really reach a greater potential anyway, sort of always avoiding what really matters to you anyway.
It's easy to get discouraged continuously by the artists that seem to overshadow you.
It's easy to just close in on yourself and choose to stop creating.
But really what should stop you from creating? From expressing?
I don't care if you're the nerdiest math nerd ever who sees expressing yourself as inferior or something, art is expression, and expression is a beautiful thing.
I'm a nerdy math hardcore-science nerd yet I've managed to tread in the awesomeness of what art can be and I surprise people with this all the time. But how should being a "nerdy math nerd" prevent me from exploring art even though a ton people view such a realm as incompatible with that of art?
What is wrong with expressing yourself, in the most raw way that you can?
I know, it's hard, trying to deal with the great possibilities that your imagination can carry out.
And I know, it's hard, to express something,
especially if you happen to worry that not many people will watch on anyway and love what you have expressed.
But anyway, wouldn't you want to express your ideas to the fullest?
Without any restriction?
How wonderful is that,
that art can be a beacon for expressing?
A way of delving into the infinite possibilities of the mind
and then picking up the ideas
that matter to you
And loving the process
of breathing life to those ideas
I'm trying not to exaggerate
This is truly a wonderful thing
Realize the great power that you have, or can have
It's not scary
It's not bad
It's not wrong
To chase after the ideas that you like
and love
and care about the most
to the point you'd create it
to the point where you'd reach into the mind
and choose for it to enter this reality
Please
Don't ever worry
Don't ever doubt
And keep on creating
What matters to you
What appeals to you
Those ideas that you'd dream about
Those ideas that you're truly comfortable with
And they don't have to be majestic.
They really don't have to.
Unless you want them to, I mean.
They don't have to be elegant.
And you don't always have to base your worth on those artists who seem to have all these unfathomable details, concepts, etc.
You don't always have to devise the greatest ideas ever or help solve the world's problems at the same time.
Just be glad.
For you have created something.
Just continue on chasing those ideas that you truly like.. it's that simple.
Wouldn't you want to reflect on yourself, later on, and be glad that you chased after, and expressed those ideas you held dear to you?
Creation is beautiful
Expression is beautiful
In a world that needs more of it
Instead of forever being stagnant
And one of the best things you can do for yourself
Is open yourself up to the ideas you love
that can be
There's no need for wasting away not expressing those ideas that seem to attack against your mind, prying to reach to the outer world.
Don't express yourself in a way that you're not.
Yourself will thank you.
I'm sorry guys omg
I have feels sometimes
even though I draw tons of anime and stuff that doesn't hint that I know these things I guess
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My Commission Info
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I've decided to start beginning commissions! You will find all the general info you need here!
Thank you if you decide to commission me!
I hope to draw the ideas you want to the best of my ability, in a complete fashion.
First offs before you commission me, must read!:
I do not draw requests for free.
- I'm aiming to mostly draw complete and neat illustrations for my commissions, but I will negotiate sketches and concepts as well!
- It's not often that I draw by request because I prefer drawing my own ideas, so in general my prices are starting at 3000 points or $30.
- If you request something with a complexity that will take longer, I will raise the price. Sorry no exceptions!
- If you request something that is very simple I may even lower the general price to around 5 - $15.
How will this work?
- What I make is not finalized. If you are willing to pay me and aren't satisfied with what I've finished, you may continue messaging me back with what you'd like me to change. I will drop a project if you are continually unsatisfied.
- If I like the commission enough I may upload it to my gallery and use it for examples of my commission work.
- Send me a comment or note giving me all the information you want by listing:
- The main idea
- The style (optional)
- All the specific colors
- The background (optional)
- Additional important details
- Necessary references I may need
Request the commission through note or through the widget on my front page.
What will I not accept?
grotesque themes or themes I don't agree with
Fan Art requests
A request with unrealistic demands
Subjects that I have no knowledge of how to draw
Full OC reference sheets
Landscape
Space
Concepts (Environments, Objects, Characters)
OCs
Anime style
Full illustrations w/ characters/architecture/landscape
And more..
A request with unrealistic demands
Subjects that I have no knowledge of how to draw
Full OC reference sheets
Things I would draw (But not limited to):
Landscape
Space
Concepts (Environments, Objects, Characters)
OCs
Anime style
Full illustrations w/ characters/architecture/landscape
And more..
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