🤪 A radical way you can become an artist.
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- If you dream of creating but just can't get going, here's a crazy idea that will make it happen. It's easy, it's fun, and it will definitely change your life.
From best-selling author and Sketchbook Skool founder, Danny Gregory.
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I actually did this going on…..4 years now! I put myself on a “depth year” for focus…by February of that first year after not having “something” to focus on, i started to figure studies…soon my figures had no heads, so in July of that first year I focused on portraits…it was a long haul..i bought courses and books to learn properly! Now in 2022 my portraits have improved so much. Recognizable portraits! I now do them in graphite, charcoal, watercolor and pastel! I often look back at my 250 loomis heads and am amazed how far ive come. You’ve gotta put in the work! Portrait studies continue to interest me over anything else.
I love this!
Congratulations 😍😍😍😍😍😍
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! I’m now on #72 of 100 5minute portraits. Onward!
good for you, portraits are really hard
If you haven't picked up your sketchbook in a long time, you owe yourself AT LEAST 10 minutes a day to visit that little corner of your soul where lives the secret hope that our art will change the world.
Watching tv, eating Pringles, scrolling through my phone... Have you been keeping an eye on me?? :D Thank you for your inspiring videos! At 48, I am trying to work on learning to sketch and paint with watercolors. My husband is a phenomenal artist and I always thought it was something you were just born with. I didn't realize you could learn it! :)
I watched a TedTalk about a young man who drew for 365 days. He explained that talent can be a muscle to be exercised. He showed his progress from stick figures to portraits that looked like photographs! Beautifully realistic and gorgeous. This was a revaluation for me as I was struggling with self worth. I made a goal to draw for a year. I didn't keep track I just kept saying I need to make it to April. That was 3 years. I've met so many people through my art and experienced so many new things I didn't know were possible. Thank you for sharing this video. It's short and perfectly explained. 💙
Could you share the link for the video?
@@aliwaliyyu2982 I'm so sorry. It was more than 3 years ago. All I remember is that it was a younger man maybe late 20s, he was challenged to draw 365 days, his slideshow featured stick figures and developed into gorgeous portraits that mirrored reality. The details were amazing. It was a 10 or 12 minute video and he was speaking at a panel like a TedTalk. I've gone through TedTalks trying to find it but I don't know the title or his name. The moral was try everyday even 5 minutes and watch your talent muscle grow. Hope this helps. 💜🥰
Anyone can learn to draw in a photo realistic manner if they are willing to put in the time and effort --- this type of drawing is merely a matter of developing hand/eye coordination and as such is no different than doing pushups if your goal is to develop the pectoral muscles. Being able to draw like this does not mean that you are an artist, however.
I love this so much!!!! ❤Thank you!!
I did this 2 1/2 years ago and last year I was ready for an opportunity to illustrate a couple of children’s books. Best advice if you really want to be a professional artist.
I kept sketchbooks just for myself (and my mental well-being) for SO many years before I ever started showing or selling my art. My sketchbook / visual journal practice is what makes everything possible. And you're right, Danny - it just takes minutes a day.
I am 34 years old in September 2022. Out of nowhere I started to find interest in drawing and illustration, so I started to doodle, then I bought a book on illustration by Andrew Loomis, and now I am protocolling my days of drawing. I started about 56 days ago, and for the last 21 days, I drew every single day even if it was just a simple scatch for 10 min. But I am excited about where the road will take me.
Best wishes, Willi.
This video made me cry tears of JOY! Its message VALIDATES my own journey of the last 2 1/2 years! Thank you!!💖
your work and dedication alone validates it.
@@MiauxCatterie 😁💗
@@MikeTooleK9S I respectfully disagree my friend. He is VERY inspiring 😁
I have embellished my journal with drawings for well over two years. Everything you say is “spot on.” I write my journals for my future generations.
You're just the right push of a coach to help me see things differently with just the right amount of "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood" to nudge me along. Thank you!
I'd like to start drawing again.
Today I picked up a small sketch book as did my 14 year old grandson. I challenged him to draw along with me daily and we would share our drawings on messenger. One sketch, one page, one day at a time.
Then, I see this video in my feed! Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for inspiring me, Danny! I've often thought about doing a "regular practice" but always made it a chore. Now I'm going to just PLAY every day for two years! (or more!) ♥
You are one of the most inspirational and humble people I have ever come across. Thank you so much for your advice and for helping me figure out a way to get back to doing the things that I love before depression stole them from me.
I'm at the one year mark. Almost exactly. I had a brain injury almost 10 years ago. Things improved. Then COVID took me back to the worst of it... but, for the first time in my 5 decades, I suddenly had the urge and ability to draw. I've always been a sonic artist. Hopeless visually. Now I draw every free moment of every day. Looking forward to the 2 year mark after seeing this video.
Okay. Now I have to get back to drawing coffee cups. Don't ask me why, but I've drawn hundreds in the last couple months. Thanks for the videos.
So glad you’re back to drawing! Keep going
I started my art journey almost 2 years ago and I cannot believe the progress I've made! I am so excited to continue and see where this journey takes me!
Just found this. I've been doing some creative painting/learning for about 3 years now. It's become an addiction I was a nurse but had to stop and retire from it ( health) but its really wonderful and I'm a music lover too. So, for two years I want to practice sketching and more painting skills. I just want to keep on having fun and relax in my space 😊🍀
thank you, Danny! Even though my eyesight is failing, I am inspired to commit to two years of daily practise. Who knows, maybe it will even reverse the loss of my eyesight and develop my inner seeing!
Apparently according to an improve your eyesight book I read, learning to draw means looking at things differently, like studying a flower for instance, and that can actually improve your eyesight.
The only thing i did for over 2 years straight just for fun is baking my own bread. Its just the best. Im sure my art would be just as amazing if I did it like that. I will try that =)
I started in April of last year and it has helped me so much surviving all the horrors we see on the news every day.
Your message just may be the kick in the pants I need to recharge my own creative battery. I immersed myself in writing from 2003-08 as an emotional outlet during a very dark time. What I learned during that period opened doors for me that were previously closed and led to a dream job as an editor. I might add that another perk of this immersion was a much-needed change in attitude, mind set and outlook. The year 2017 ushered in the next phase of creative endeavors: making art. I can blame this on a short ink-on-yupo-paper tutorial and several paint and sip events. Before I knew it, my dining room had been overrun with art supplies, and I immersed myself once again. Now that I have the time and the means to create anytime I desire, there have been long stretches of...well...of nothing. I find it's either feast or famine. Much of this is a leftover byproduct of covid and lockdowns, but your idea might be exactly what I need to help even out the pathway. Thanks for sharing. Now I'm off to subscribe and browse. I hope everything I find is as eye-opening and enjoyable as my first taste...but no pressure!😀
An artist is born. The day is yet to come.
I'm doing it for 8 months now, so I'll just keep drawing everyday and see what can happen in more 16 months . I hope I have fun during this time :D
Others are already a year into it, but I just came across this today. I am on day eight of this journey, so glad I heard is. Amazing reinforcement, you are a treasure, a great inspiration, I appreciate you so much. Thank you, Danny.
Doing anything creatively consistently I have found is the hardest thing from my experience over the last 2.5/3 years. Cause usually you can't be bothered or exams or something comes in the way. So this year I am really trying to be consistent. Now I got this book of drawing random everyday things for a year.
Thanks to you and this video, I made a playlist of fun digital art tutorials to do and have been doing them. It seems to be breaking me out of my artblock and is sparking the fun again. I'm drawing things I haven't before.
Thanks for this great advice: consistently and for fun.
I took walk today and picked up some beautiful twigs, leaves and mushrooms. I painted the whole thing in my sketch book.it was great and inspired by you! Now to commit for two years!
10 minutes of daily sketchbooking for 2 years? Great idea! I’m 14 days in and having fun. It feels effortless. I forgot how much fun sketching can be. I have no theme. Anything goes. I might try writing one paragraph daily too. ❤ love your inspiring ideas on your channel. Thankyou ❤❤❤
Your advice is great and you presented it in an amazing way Sir! When I was a kid, I stopped partying and started night classes at a community college (1 night per week). Years later, I am now more successful than I ever dreamed.
honestly this video is so beautiful it made me cry. I'm an instant subscriber.
the reason it effected me this way is because two weeks ago I started doing exactly what this man is talking about, and it's already paying off so much, and my life is dramatically changing right in front of my eyes. I've never seen so many people rally behind me in support of me being myself, and it's a moment I've been chasing after my entire life.
If anyone reads this comment and is on the fence about whether they should pursue their passion, please please please, dedicate yourself 100% to what you love. You can't imagine the value you really have to offer the world.
I am so glad you enjoyed the video! Keep on drawing!
I thought this was familiar! I get your essays and really enjoy them. Great hearing you speak the message too. Very inspiring. Thanks for all you do Danny! Much appreciated.
I'm not an artist but hope to use this advice to become a better craftsman.
Everything you've said here is so true! I have just completed my first year of commitment to daily drawing starting with Kimon Nicolaides book, "The Natural Way to Draw" . The long, winding path has led me here. It has been an amazing, unexpected journey full of discovery, one I am eager to continue.
I've been learning to draw by working on an almost two year long project of drawing birds and flowers. I'm really good at drawing birds, but I still struggle with flowers. However, drawing has become almost like second nature to me. It's incredible what anyone can do when they put their minds to it.
Thank you! I really needed to hear this! I feel like I'm all over the place with my art and I need to focus on one thing at a time.
I like your advice. I find myself creating art work when ever I can on my phone. It's not difficult to get into doing something for a few minutes here, or there. You do create more when you put things down. It doesn't become a burden if you enjoy what you do. If you feel stagnant take a break. Art shouldn't be a chore. It should be fun. It shouldn't be an obligation either. This is when you head into problems, because you won't want to do it. Enjoy your art. After all it's your creation why rush yourself.
I'd be a little sceptical about enjoying, atleast in the very beginning, when all the "arts" suck so badly it's barely bearable to look at it
I've been doing this since I started painting back in the 80's... a true pleasure for my heart & soul! Thank you for the video! 💜
You are spot on with this one Danny. I managed to do this to myself by accident.. I challenged myself to a month long journalling challenge on the 1stJanuary 2016 and haven't stopped. It has helped to explore techniques, improve my skills and learn many things about the way I work. without it I would not have discovered that I have a natural cycle to my creativity. Every 14th month I have to take time out and only journal when I really feel like it...or write that month instead. I often use that time on a practical craft instead, sewing, interior design, gardening etc. I also find it helpful as it is a permanent record of my life...if you need to check on when you did something or when a health problem started for instance. I was not trying to improve my skills initially, I just wanted to be doing regular art for my mental health...skill development and improvement come as a bonus because you don't realise it is happening. 6 years down the line I have a bookcase of journals which follow my journey and I am able to confirm progress and also pick up on ideas that had slipped my mind ,'cus I got ADHD distracted'..talking of which...that is enough ramble ;)
Keep up the good work Danny
You have ADHD but managed to stick with it like that? That's wonderful!
@@noblethoughts4500 I found that at the end of the first month when I had completed my challenge that I wanted to do it again. I vary things by picking topics or taking part in challenges like inktober( don't do that one any more tho) or spending a month doing urban sketching. Earlier this year I completed 4 collage journals.. cos I was having a blast. If I am not enjoying a topic I just change it. I find it helps with my ADHD as there is always something else I can try or go back to playing with...and past journals can be a great source of inspiration. It is now an essential part of my health routine and I carry a journal and pen almost everywhere with me;)
This is great advice and it works. Just to show up as many days as you can. Eventually you'll get somewhere. 💖
Thanks Danny, love the enthusiasm of the guy singing in the shower! Ha..I just inherited loads of high end paper from a neighbor who moved, so more serious drawing for me soon. I learned to play the mandolin-spent just 15 minutes 2x a day consistently. After 2 years I got pretty good playing short songs. A neighbor outside chatting to another heard me playing and later told me he thought it was a recording I had on my CD player..I’ve already gone through much growth with my visual art, but had an injury that limited me. I’m now working on that with changes like healthier food and physical therapy. I appreciate your talk here, so timely, thank you so much for a reminder of what I have know and experienced. It’s a matter of time I’m back up and running as I was..Also, I’ve found learning isn’t a straight path upward, it’s not linear. Stick with it-that’s important, even if you have some regressive moments/frustration. The light bulb moments of better clarity will come, then the next plateau, etc..on and on. Once you improve you’re appreciation for what you’ve done will surely deepen and propel you further onward..
Yup, do the first 10,000 paintings and you'll be on your way. And yes I've probably done 10,000 paintings. I still go in to my studio to create something every single day and I love it.
This is probably the most valuable advice for any wannabe artist. Consistancy is the key. I don't write everyday, but I try to once every weekday since as an artist weekends are my "sale days" or speaking days. This is how you conquor novels, write stories and poems, paint whatever. Show up consistanty on a self-imposed schedule and make it fun. :) Thank you for your video essay. It touched me in all the right places.
Thank you for this challenge. Yes.
Two years of regular creating is a beautiful to knowing myself and document the process …
730 days of creating and showing up. Step after step.
Having fun.
I just started today. 🎨
Thank you for the inspiration! In a little over 2 years I’ll be retiring. It sounds like a cool way to mark my time and explore my creative growth process.
P.S. Thank you for your reply on your, SHOULD YOU QUIT essay. Made my day 👍🏽. Cheers.
So love your tips and advice. They are honest ,simple and generous. I thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent with the world.
So much gratitude! I needed this shot in the arm - thank you!!
I'm fascinated with how the brain works...its habitual thinking, its elasticity and the ability to sidetrack thoughts and habits to be present every day, to make conscious choices...
This is the same word I heard from God when praying about my art effort, as I take my last 2 classes for an art degree- 1 art history class at a time. I want to develop my art style, but kept being held back. I prayed & then read a daily Word (in Bible based devotions with a life application/ or similar resources), & amazingly, it was a perfect Word. It spoke about creativity, with encouragement to enjoy your work; & to go out in nature, & to play like a child; not worrying about outcomes; & creativity flowing under such conditions. I appreciate points made in this video, like- "Did you already try for a month...?".. "try for 2 years." This talk was a great reinforcement. I had 1 year in mind. I'm liking the idea of 2 years... I can feel pressure melt away. I also love that you urge consideration of what would you really LIKE to draw (or paint, etc). What do you feel drawn to do? See you in 2 years. You are awesome.
I'm thinking I will just start using social media for a while to write one sentence: "So I am doing art today. Have a blessed day. Love you."
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Wow thanks. I took this track when young... from 15 to lets say 25.. or 35 if you will - but also depression got hold of me. Now as I am almost 60, no real depression anymore - I still do some of that in a varied form but not daily, just twice a week but I guess daily would make a difference...
I found your channel about two months ago, subscribed to your essay, and started drawing. So far it is running for 1 and half month. I'll be back in two years to confirm this video. Wish me luck. :)
Oh yes, I can tell from my experience this is better advice than anything you can get anywhere at any price. I am in my old age now and I do mine about 10-15 minutes a day every day at the same time of day now for, well, decades. I have a body of work every year that is not too bad and brings pleasure to others as well as keeping me entertained. You said it very well, and it is entirely true.
That's great!
Already started this journey earlier this year.. Now I'm trying to make a biz out of it and its tough! Good luck to everyone wanting to because me an artist 🙏✨
My creative passion is there but the demon of "I'm not good enuf" or the artist block always gets the better of me. But I will never stop on my Art ND my youtube channel. Thank you always for encouraging us dear friend!
a great way to look at it :) i love your essays, some make me laugh, some make me think, some make me cry(for all the right reasons)...all are entertaining and also have something to think about...I love them :) thank you!
I need to work on this. my health may not allow it every day, but I try to keep a pencil and some paper near me so even when I'm too laid up to grab supplies, I have those basics near in case I'm able to get my hands to work.
thanks as always :)
Exactly! This is why I do art. For me it's an experience not the end product. People say 'ooh you could sell these on cards to make £' making £ would spoil it for me cos then people would judge what I do and I don't care what they think! Same applies with my knitting, takes the shine off for me if I do it for £
You are motivating, thank you.🙏🏾 My journey starts here.
Dear Danny- love your books, essays and videos! I just finished reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s ‘Big Magic’, and your suggestion here is spot on. I teach mixed media and journaling workshops, but could never commit to creating regularly….fear of becoming an artist.
Thank you so much for this talk😍
Amen!! Great advice. Perfect timing.
I love this! There is an ease and simplicity to the way you put it and the energy flowing from this video. There are many things I would like to do, things I never really got the chance to try earlier on, on the side of the creative process. I'm opening up to showing up every day for 2 years to write and paint. The thought of it brings me joy, even if it's just 15-20 minutes every day it's not too much and it's perfect. I'm excited to see what the journey will be like 🙏🥰
To quote a phrase, "That's so crazy it just might work!"
Hi danny ! Loved the essay but enjoy you talking it over so much ..having said that the essay it there for me to read over and over again when I am trying to budge from a block ! I know this will push me off the chair and walk to my art supplies ! Since joining Draw with Me on Thursdays, I have become more free to paint and not worrying too much about getting the pretty picture ....although sometimes I surprise myself 🤗😁!! Thank you ever so much....I have also tried painting in public places....this week while on holiday in Greece ! Nobody knows me here....so l am loving it !! Keep these videos and essays coming please !! Bye for now...Lorraine 🤗🥰🎨
Oh, good! I'm so glad you liked it, Lorraine Saliba.
This month I tried doing this, not every day but at least twice a week (because I have a full schedule). Hopefully I get back here and update you in two years.
Your videos are so inspiring and what you say and your perspective is helping me a lot to focus in my journey to heal and find my better self. Thank you for sharing
I’m binging on your UA-cams. They are inspiring and healing.
I am an artist but I have never thought there’s a lecture for art this is the first one. You stand out ❤❤
just be consistent. that's easy :3 thank you for this, it helps to be reminded of little things like this.
Creativity is life changing and so enriches the quality of life. I’d love to hear what commenters do! I garden, take care of a handicap pet, listen to audio books, walk, pray, nap, get uniform quality sleep, check in on elderly neighbors, attend church (inspiration), have conversations, contact shut ins for newsy updates for them, paint (anything), on & on. Saved my life. Peace and joy came.
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Agreed! Fantastic video.
I've been wanting to do this for years, started a few times, and felt like a failure when it didn't work. You've inspired me to try again, but I can't afford to beat myself up if I miss some days...
Do not beat yourself up. I've been writing my morning pages for 2+ years now. And I number them. For example: day 23 or 56 or, now, 200 and something. This helps me to see the progress and the volume of writing I've created so far. And it does not matter if I skip some time, I just pick up where Ieft, with the next day. I hope this helps 🥰
I strive for improvement, not perfection. I love your consistency challenge. I am in the midst of your "How to Draw without Talent" and love it. The consistent drawing every day is now something I look forward to. Just for pure enjoyment. I appreciate the content you produce and publish. The way you demystify art is fantastic. It almost makes it approachable for us "non-gifted artists".
I'm so glad it was helpful, JD Hayes!
Wonderful way to look at art practice. Thank you Danny
Love, love, love this. Its exactly what I wanted to hear.
Thanks so much, Danny. I'm returning to art after several years' hiatus, and have been having trouble getting started actually making marks on the page, despite the ideas being clear in my head, resources and supplies ready and waiting. Had I been doing it the last two and a half years only, I'd have a huge new body of work. Time to breakthrough and do it. Bright blessings.
I love this, Danny! You inspire me. 🙂
Thank you very much, your words are so motivating! That's why I started to draw yesterday. My goal is to make at least 1 drawing a day and I'm really excited to see my own progress over time.
Yes that sounds very plausible, n it really does work cause I’ve been doing it 4 a whole year n a few months every day… Thank you n God bless you 4 you’re plausible knowledge!”👌🏾🙏🏽♥️💯🌹
This guy is an inspiration. I get so drawn into the videos and feel so inspired afterwards! Thank you!
Your best video Ever! Now for some soul-searching :) Your logic has hit me like a ton of bricks...perhaps I finally have a theme for an Art Journal. tysm *** (edit)--- O.k., so I just replayed this 2 times, focusing on something different each time. My takeaway? Just Do It ! lol. You are a treasure and really wish I had found you sooner- all things in their own time, I suppose. I'll do it ! and I'm going to use all of my newest best art supplies :) 👏🏻
This is so inspiring thank you for this gem
Thank you Danny 😊this has lift my spirit!
Danny you are such a gift to this world :) thank you for your inspiration!
LOVE this idea! Thank you.
I started just a few weeks ago and through fate this video pops up. Thank you so much. I have subscribed and ounce I get a little extra I will be supporting you!
Wonderful!
This is amazing inspiration. Thanks so much!!!
In the middle of listening to you, I said, "I could kiss you!"😂 I have been trying to overcome inertia for going to find a sketchbook and a journal all July [and years before] because I'm finally in a time and space to start..but do you think I could do it? Thankyou. I'm going on that hunt, right now.
..and I did it. I found my sketchbooks. Now.. overcoming fear to begin. Gotta listen to you again.
Such a lovely video 💝 and comments as well. I started this challenge 3 months ago. I can say that I do recommend this to everyone who wants to find a hidden part of themselves or just get to know themselves better. But really to everyone ☺️ I believe that the person reading this can do whatever they put their mind on, just take the first step and never give up if it's something you love. All the best to everyone 💖
As a kid I enjoyed sketching. But then life gets n the way. Well now I have time and I intend to get back into my sketching again. I watched a video recently which mentioned that Hahnemuhle makes a cappuccino toned paper. So I plan to buy a sketchbook for a project I want to do of sketching on the various coffee shops I go to. The sketchbook is A4 so it may last awhile.
Sketching and coffee. All I got as a kid was the sketching.😀☕
I love that 🥰
@@tajat866 I got the sketchbook
I did this with surfing now I surf next to the best in the world literally, albeit im still learning everyday but I have developed the skills to rip! Ill try it with art now, thank you Danny!
This advice came at just the right time ❤
This is an iteresting challenge, I always struggle between being creative just for fun and at the same time thinking I should practice more certain techniques to have "better art". I know I should tackle art in a free, fun, more spontaneous way, but is hard, because I´m constantly comparing myself with artists that clearly have spent hours and hours honing their skills....Maybe this will help me approach art the same way as I view other hobbies and at the same time improve and maybe one day finally have my own style even!
This advice is helping me
Have been doing doodling drawing 20 mins everyday for the last fortnight
Every morning with my first coffee
Querido...você me emocionou!Convenceu-me a me divertir mais enquanto trabalho em arte.Obrigada!
Enjoy!
Good vidoe. I've been doing art/design since I was a kid, but I became fullly committed in 2021 and have tremendously improved a lot in my styling, perspective and lighting. I have a couple of struggles here and there as usual. It all depends on the type of niche you aim for and what is more in line with your passion and your imagination honestly.
This is a kickass idea. I’m going to start swapping out my other habits bit by bit. Quite non threatening…
You have an amazing voice.. It's so soothing. Everytime I watch your videos I automatically calm down. Wish you would make video just telling a story goodnight.
Thank you for the encouragement!
Any time!
I can't thank you enough for your advice. I will only say one thing, you saved my life.
Oh, good! I'm so glad you liked it, ganesh verma.
Thank you for sharing...
Thank you
Wow, that’s anointed! Brought tears to my eyes as well.