Hi there love!! You’re one of my favorite artists & I hope I’m not bothering you, but I was wondering, how do you keep creating such amazing art pieces & are able to have/find the creative motivation to do them? I used to draw and write a lot when I was younger and nowadays between school and work, it doesn’t seem like I’m able to put out anything anymore. I’d love to even do quick little sketches daily to help, but it seems I can’t even do that, or I get discouraged.. any advice? Thank you 🖤
i’m FINALLY getting to some asks, i apologize–this is like two months old, but it’s something i’m currently wrestling with.
my current hurdle in motivation is peer pressure. something i’ve noticed that kills all inspiration and motivation is when i stop being selfish with my art. when i stop making things for myself. there’s an incredible, horrible, crushing feeling after creating prolifically for several years to have to impress, no matter what
you need to enjoy what you’re making. art shouldn’t be torture. if you hate putting 9 hours into a piece, don’t put 9 hours into a piece! draw something for 15 minutes, think about what you did and didn’t like about it, and then seek out ways to improve so you continue to enjoy the process.
writing is still one of my biggest hangups, because while i write all my own stuff (unless stated otherwise, such as being based on someone else’s post, i’ll always link!) i don’t consider myself a writer.
that’s another hurdle to jump. try to avoid saying “i write/draw, but i’m not a writer/artist. it’s just something i do” because you are giving the definition of an artist or writer. even if you’re a beginner, setting a momentum for yourself that that’s what you are and are striving to be, makes a difference. confidence is something you find in yourself.
