SEVEN SIMPLE TIPS TO HELP YOU DEVELOP YOUR DAILY DRAWING HABIT. 1:56 Keep your workspace and tools ready 2:37 Draw at the same time every day 3:40 Make use of small pockets of time 4:37 Carry a portable sketchbook 5:19 Set a time to brainstorm, plan & create 6:33. Create a schedule 8:28 Set aside days for "rote" activities (it's therapeutic!) We gotta do it in order for it to happen. Thanks, Al!!
6:03 "that's why I have ideas for tutorials from now to forever" I think all of us here are utterly happy about that statement :), Thanks for another great video Mr. Dunn :)
Thank you very much, I've challenged myself to fill up an entire sketchbook of 98 pages, 1 drawing per day, so I'm on day 21 enjoying myself with this challenge.
This is such a great video. As a guy who works out frequently, your tip about setting days for specific things made a lot of sense to me (i.e. a sketching day compared to a leg day, etc.). I'll have to give something like that a shot! Thank you so much for this. Having videos like this on while I do my own sketching is very therapeutic! Keep up the great work!:D
I can't agree with you guys more. In fact, I usually work out in the evenings, and when I'm done and refueled I sit down to my desk to work on my art. It's such great advice to set a time each day devoted to working on your art. It's motivating, it gets your brain thinking of ideas more often so you have something to look forward to when you sit down. It also gives you time to yourself to make sure your creativity is getting the outlet it needs. Another great video! Thanks so much!
Eloquent and concise are words not often used to describe one speaker, but you're right. He gives enough poetry to be inspiring but also cuts to the point at the same time. Not easy.
Excellent list! My rote activities are watercolor swatching/making color charts and practicing mark making with various brushes, as well as creating simple geometric shapes in pencil and practicing continuous tone in graphite. Some may consider this boring, but I find it pretty peaceful and a good way to keep the habit of daily creativity going. A lot of times in just doing those activities I'll accidentally begin something that turns into a great painting or drawing :) I think that this is similar to what Tim Gula shared on Proko's channel about intuitive drawing. Very essential for creative breakthroughs!
Thank you Mr Dunn. In a difficult and busy moment when you see no possibility to express through pen and paper, your words are really a light in the dark. Thank you!
This information is so important. I use it as a musician because I do get stuck, both in playing my instrument and in drawing. Thank you for explaining the process of keep it moving to keep creativity alive.
This is the, PEP TALK, video that, repeated every month or so, keeps you on the drawing, creative path. Without these, Headsups!, the very real drawing despondency can creep in. I didn't draw a thing over the holidays and that was vexing because there was so much free time to draw. Replacing the batteries in the electric eraser, small thing but a segway into picking up the pen. Love this video.
Thanks for all your insights and suggestions ... due to your gentle guiding words, I've picked up drawing again ... and just day by day ... step by step, I see my improvement ! Thanks for the inspiration !
this is incredible!! I was thinking about this is morning. I usually walk down with books pencils etc... rubber and sharpener.... sharpen all the pencils ALL! Sharp pencils work best. thank you Mr AD
Alphonso, I love your work and your videos are amazing and very helpful. I even went out and ordered your guide and workbook, too. I used to draw a lot when I was in college 44 years ago. I’ve recently retired and I’ve now gotten back into sketching, drawing and painting again. I love it. Thanks so much for these instructional videos, too. They are excellent!
I can barely hear what you're saying for watching the wonderful artistic talent that pours seemingly effortlessly from your hands!!! Thank you so much.
You are so right about writing down your ideas. I do that a lot. I like to draw clothes and other random things. I usually get an idea right before I go to bed and I quickly grab my sketch book and just write down for example: white hat, white shirt, blue pants and the next time I want to draw I read that and remember what I wanted to do. And thank you for your advice; you are awesome.
I'm going to leave one of those cliche comments about how you posted this at the perfect time, because it's true. I was in a deep rut, and had no motivation to create. And your example of inertia really put it into perspective and was the only motivation I needed. I drew a skull today and a couple simple crappy doodles. But I feel good about all of them, knowing I can get back into the swing of things! Much respect for this video, it's very helpful
Thank you Alphonso, it's hard sometimes to find time lately. But I hear you and it all makes sense. I brought your book and it's helping me to improve.Thank you for sharing your talent and wisdom.
Thank you, Mr. Dunn. I learned a lot in watching this segment of your teaching. One😮of my problems 😢 has been collecting drawing and painting tutorials over the past few years and not going on to the next step. Your suggestions should be helpful in moving mepast the stuck stage. We finally bought your first book. I am so impressed with it, and to get the second book so I’ll have them both!
I unfortunately didn't do any drawing since a while, but going to start again. Thanks a lot for all your inputs, ideas and motivation. Have a great new year and all the best wishes from my side.
Thank you, Alphonso. I have your book and am working through it. I also always look forward to your videos and am learning a great deal about building images from the framework out.
The way you suggest structure is really helpful. I have a chronic illness so it's not possible to schedule anything concretely, my energy levels and pain levels are on their own schedule. But this "2 Wednesdays per month" kind of approach actually could work, thanks!
Thank you so much for your tips! This video really motivated me to continue my drawing and helped me push my lazy self to actually make progress in drawing!
That viscous cycle can be a good thing too as an artist. I have realized during periods where I am not creating I am gathering and recording. Making lists, researching and taking notes or just learning in a different way but still growing. It comes down to willingness and motivation. Therefore the cycle can be very reliable too!
Today must be my ‘Alphonso Dunn’ day. You have a lot out there that I have yet to watch. Thanks once again for what you are doing. I really enjoy watching and learning.
i am in China, finally got ur book before Christmas. that's the only thing i can show my appreciation and respect. nice job. looking forward your new book.
I just found & will be ordering your books. Deep thanks from a late in life wannabe w/nightmare hand & back issues-I’ll be keeping you In the loop from time to time
Thank you, for taking the time to explain to your viewers the drawing process. I stumbled across your vlog by chance, subscribed and now I purchased a sketchbook,micron pen, gum eraser and a drawing pencil.
Thank you for your videos, I am an advanced artist with charcoal as my preferred medium but your knowledge on techniques are excellent. I just ordered your book and can not wait for it to arrive.
Alphonso Dunn , I just received your book, you did an amazing job. At work (call center) we are not allowed to go on UA-cam or bring tablets or cell but I can bring your book, which will make work more enjoyable. Thank you again, your book was worth every penny and more.
The very thing you were talking about I have done and that is that I stopped due to being very critical and hard with my end product. What I love about this particular video is that you touch up on the psychological feeling of guilt when inertia sets in. I have those feelings all the time. Mental struggles with myself that I don't have what it takes. Although I had these feelings of insecurity and doubt, there was always one thing that remained despite the negativity I was feeding on, and this was that I love to use different media to create art. I am not a professional I am just a person who has the desire to turn something creative (masterpiece, just kidding). I have in my head images I would like to draw, but many times it doesn't come out the way I want it to be and that's when I get disappointed. Listening to you tells me that I must continue despite my disappointments because the truth is I can't stop thinking about drawing and painting. Thank you for your insight it means a lot to me. Thank you.
Your channel is sooo useful, inspiring and interesting!!! Thank you very much for your work! Now I have a kind of art-block and it's really hard for me to start drawing. Like, I'm studying, working and so on and even when I have some free time I'm just lazy. I'm also afraid of bad drawings. It seems to me that I've lost my skill. that's horrible. But when I watch your videos I really wanna to do something! thank u thank u thank u
Again awesome suggestions I am always so busy and I forget how calming it is to sit and draw or craft. It is the best stress reliever and a great way to shift the mind from work. Thank you :) so much !
I loved your book, Alphonso! Thank you so much for putting everything you teach all into a book format:-) I really liked the large size of the book, the simplicity of each page not making them too cluttered enabling the reader to grasp what you are teaching. I really liked that! It will be one that I treasure for years to come:-)
Alphonso thanks for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm on drawing. I can tell by reading the various commentary’s that we all share your sincerity of ♥️.That’s the quality that is contagious to sincere students who can only improve. Thank you Mr.Dunn.
Thanks for your motivation . It seems we all pass by this period of inactivity and moodiness. I will try to do my best because you describe exactly how one feels bad or lacks confidence when not drawing because it is an unhealthy pattern when we skip drawing for a long and then redraw., it will take a while for me personally to have this coup de crayon every time I don't draw 😮💨
This really helps and i'm glad i requested this. You are really amazing, your easy to understand and to listen, you actually showed me how to relax while drawing. I'm blessed that i stumble your channel so helpful and good learning tips. thank so much!
Love your work Alphonso, you along with other youtubers have really inspired me to start drawing and creating my own youtube channel. I am pretty bad atm but I am enjoying the process.
I carry my bag with my pens and nibs and ink and brushes and field watercolors set and a sketchbook every day. When I wake up I say “today I am going to draw ____” And then I stick to it. I limit my youtube/ instagram time so that I can focus on my style and voice.
This is on-point. I make it a point to have my 'art bag' with me at all times. It's not fancy, it's a ripped-up NPR bag. It's got a sketchpad and a little pencil case with pens, pencils, an eraser, and a sharp knife. Every day, without fail, I take my bag with me at lunch. I usually eat and listen to music or a podcast to get my head out of the workspace, and then I draw for about 40 minutes. I used to get self-conscious when people stopped to look. Now I don't care. Too busy having fun. For a long time, I was just drawing figures and buildings, getting used to observing and drawing. Recently, I got bored and started mixing it up. I started putting different supplies in my pencil bag every week, and I set a theme for myself for the week: will I draw this week at lunch? Last week it was "hands in action", the week before that it was "imaginary animals", the week before that it was "What do I look like to a person passing by me?" When I'm done, I take a picture of whatever it is I've drawn and I share it with my wife over text. It's really important to share the work, I think. If I don't share then it's just doodling. I'm very lucky to work near the Art Institute of Chicago, which has a simple open sketch policy; you can sketch if you have a small pad (I use a 5.5" x 8.5"), use pencil only, and don't get in the way of the other visitors. Spending time amongst the artworks is great for inspiration; so many styles and things to learn. It has helped me see and my composition has improved a lot. If you live near an art museum, find out if you can go in and draw. There may be restrictions on which parts of the museum allow drawing and allowed media. Your suggestion of building in that sort of adjunct 'creative time' where you write or make lists or take pictures is a huge idea! Thank you for that. Your work has been a huge help to me. I am looking forward to the workbook!
SEVEN SIMPLE TIPS TO HELP YOU DEVELOP YOUR DAILY DRAWING HABIT.
1:56 Keep your workspace and tools ready
2:37 Draw at the same time every day
3:40 Make use of small pockets of time
4:37 Carry a portable sketchbook
5:19 Set a time to brainstorm, plan & create
6:33. Create a schedule
8:28 Set aside days for "rote" activities (it's therapeutic!)
We gotta do it in order for it to happen.
Thanks, Al!!
+Joe Wigfall lol yup
@@alphonsodunn VERY VERY helpful, thanks a mill Alphonso👍🏻
ok even your voice makes me wanna draw . good job!
+Paloma Roque 👍🙂
6:03 "that's why I have ideas for tutorials from now to forever" I think all of us here are utterly happy about that statement :), Thanks for another great video Mr. Dunn :)
+playinthroulife 😬
Thank you very much, I've challenged myself to fill up an entire sketchbook of 98 pages, 1 drawing per day, so I'm on day 21 enjoying myself with this challenge.
Wassup my favorite art dude on the internet. Love youuu.
: )
This is such a great video. As a guy who works out frequently, your tip about setting days for specific things made a lot of sense to me (i.e. a sketching day compared to a leg day, etc.). I'll have to give something like that a shot! Thank you so much for this. Having videos like this on while I do my own sketching is very therapeutic! Keep up the great work!:D
Thanks. And you're right, its just like setting up a workout routine
Sorry ,thank you for your tips.
I can't agree with you guys more. In fact, I usually work out in the evenings, and when I'm done and refueled I sit down to my desk to work on my art. It's such great advice to set a time each day devoted to working on your art. It's motivating, it gets your brain thinking of ideas more often so you have something to look forward to when you sit down. It also gives you time to yourself to make sure your creativity is getting the outlet it needs. Another great video! Thanks so much!
I agree with but for late night very relaxing
I'mAlex c
I love the way you speak in these videos. You're so eloquent and concise. Great video as always~
Thanks : ) hope it helped some
Eloquent and concise are words not often used to describe one speaker, but you're right. He gives enough poetry to be inspiring but also cuts to the point at the same time. Not easy.
You're honestly one of the best artists I've ever seen! Thanks for the tips.
+Annie Q thanks much : )
Thank you for sharing these tips 😊🙏Really helpful!
very welcome
yeah hes very help I agree wth you
Excellent list! My rote activities are watercolor swatching/making color charts and practicing mark making with various brushes, as well as creating simple geometric shapes in pencil and practicing continuous tone in graphite. Some may consider this boring, but I find it pretty peaceful and a good way to keep the habit of daily creativity going. A lot of times in just doing those activities I'll accidentally begin something that turns into a great painting or drawing :) I think that this is similar to what Tim Gula shared on Proko's channel about intuitive drawing. Very essential for creative breakthroughs!
Those are some useful activities to share. I’ll try some
Thank you Mr Dunn. In a difficult and busy moment when you see no possibility to express through pen and paper, your words are really a light in the dark. Thank you!
This information is so important. I use it as a musician because I do get stuck, both in playing my instrument and in drawing. Thank you for explaining the process of keep it moving to keep creativity alive.
This is the, PEP TALK, video that, repeated every month or so, keeps you on the drawing, creative path. Without these, Headsups!, the very real drawing despondency can creep in. I didn't draw a thing over the holidays and that was vexing because there was so much free time to draw. Replacing the batteries in the electric eraser, small thing but a segway into picking up the pen. Love this video.
I really love your videos, sososososoooo much. So much knowledge and inspiration. ❤ You have helped my art career so much, more than you'll ever know.
Thanks much. Glad you find them useful
Thanks for all your insights and suggestions ... due to your gentle guiding words, I've picked up drawing again ... and just day by day ... step by step, I see my improvement ! Thanks for the inspiration !
Thats exciting! Keep it up
this is incredible!! I was thinking about this is morning. I usually walk down with books pencils etc... rubber and sharpener.... sharpen all the pencils ALL! Sharp pencils work best. thank you Mr AD
Alphonso, I love your work and your videos are amazing and very helpful. I even went out and ordered your guide and workbook, too. I used to draw a lot when I was in college 44 years ago. I’ve recently retired and I’ve now gotten back into sketching, drawing and painting again. I love it. Thanks so much for these instructional videos, too. They are excellent!
Thanks so much
Love your videos man thank you sooooo much for the tips👌😃
+ItsAJArt 👍 very welcome
The Pen and Ink Drawing Book was my gift to myself... it should be on my doorsteps by Jan 3rd, 2018; I can’t wait! Happy Holidays.❄️☃️😀❤️🎉🎄🎊😘👍🏾🙏🏾
Yayyyyyy!!!!!
I can barely hear what you're saying for watching the wonderful artistic talent that pours seemingly effortlessly from your hands!!! Thank you so much.
I’ve been falling out of my creative flow and your videos have helped me so much. 💕 I love what you do, thank you.
Happy I can help 🙏
You are so right about writing down your ideas. I do that a lot. I like to draw clothes and other random things. I usually get an idea right before I go to bed and I quickly grab my sketch book and just write down for example: white hat, white shirt, blue pants and the next time I want to draw I read that and remember what I wanted to do. And thank you for your advice; you are awesome.
Yup, I do it all the time
I love your videos and am so inspired by them! Just bought your workbook - the exercises are soooo helpful! Thanks for sharing your tips!
I'm going to leave one of those cliche comments about how you posted this at the perfect time, because it's true. I was in a deep rut, and had no motivation to create. And your example of inertia really put it into perspective and was the only motivation I needed. I drew a skull today and a couple simple crappy doodles. But I feel good about all of them, knowing I can get back into the swing of things! Much respect for this video, it's very helpful
Thank you so much for sharing! You are a great artist and a great teacher!
thank you
Thank you Alphonso, it's hard sometimes to find time lately. But I hear you and it all makes sense. I brought your book and it's helping me to improve.Thank you for sharing your talent and wisdom.
Thank you, Mr. Dunn. I learned a lot in watching this segment of your teaching. One😮of my problems 😢 has been collecting drawing and painting tutorials over the past few years and not going on to the next step. Your suggestions should be helpful in moving mepast the stuck stage. We finally bought your first book. I am so impressed with it, and to get the second book so I’ll have them both!
Love your videos and your book. They really motivate me. Please do more videos. I always learn something.
Thats so good to know. I definitely will, dont worry
I unfortunately didn't do any drawing since a while, but going to start again.
Thanks a lot for all your inputs, ideas and motivation. Have a great new year and all the best wishes from my side.
Thank you, Alphonso. I have your book and am working through it. I also always look forward to your videos and am learning a great deal about building images from the framework out.
Thanks. Glad I can help
The way you suggest structure is really helpful. I have a chronic illness so it's not possible to schedule anything concretely, my energy levels and pain levels are on their own schedule.
But this "2 Wednesdays per month" kind of approach actually could work, thanks!
Thank you so much for your tips! This video really motivated me to continue my drawing and helped me push my lazy self to actually make progress in drawing!
Go for it
That viscous cycle can be a good thing too as an artist. I have realized during periods where I am not creating I am gathering and recording. Making lists, researching and taking notes or just learning in a different way but still growing. It comes down to willingness and motivation. Therefore the cycle can be very reliable too!
Thats not part if the cycle. Thats very active and constructive
I like these tips. I keep a check list of things to do and update it every week. I think I will use these ideas. Thanks.
Between your videos and than I had to get your book, the two have given my drawing a big boost. I love watching you. You make it look so easy.
Thanks, glad I could help
Today must be my ‘Alphonso Dunn’ day. You have a lot out there that I have yet to watch. Thanks once again for what you are doing. I really enjoy watching and learning.
Thanks for these tips! Excellent!
i am in China, finally got ur book before Christmas. that's the only thing i can show my appreciation and respect. nice job. looking forward your new book.
OMG I love your videos! They are so calming and informative!
Another great video! Love the snowboarder drawing especially!
Thank you very much Mr.Dunn,that was great advice. I will use these tips in my mind for everyday sketchbook drawings.
Re-watching these in an effort to transform my mindset. Thankful for your videos man.
I just found & will be ordering your books. Deep thanks from a late in life wannabe w/nightmare hand & back issues-I’ll be keeping you In the loop from time to time
These are amazing 7 tips! Thanks a lot, Master Dunn!
I love this . You have to keep moving . I needed to hear this
So upbeat with a love for creating. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm. I sketch, draw, create some thing every day and always learn something new.
Thats the beauty of it all
Thank you, for taking the time to explain to your viewers the drawing process. I stumbled across your vlog by chance, subscribed and now I purchased a sketchbook,micron pen, gum eraser and a drawing pencil.
Thank you for your videos, I am an advanced artist with charcoal as my preferred medium but your knowledge on techniques are excellent. I just ordered your book and can not wait for it to arrive.
Thanks so much
Alphonso Dunn , I just received your book, you did an amazing job. At work (call center) we are not allowed to go on UA-cam or bring tablets or cell but I can bring your book, which will make work more enjoyable. Thank you again, your book was worth every penny and more.
I love your approach and your sketches. And especially your philosophy, the way you think everything through. Great video.
+Svetlana Yashina thanks : )
love what youre doing and what youre about man
Thanks. A lot of solid advice.
Some great advice here. I'm guilty of a lot of the stuff you mention. By the way your rough sketching while making this is amazing.
The very thing you were talking about I have done and that is that I stopped due to being very critical and hard with my end product. What I love about this particular video is that you touch up on the psychological feeling of guilt when inertia sets in. I have those feelings all the time. Mental struggles with myself that I don't have what it takes. Although I had these feelings of insecurity and doubt, there was always one thing that remained despite the negativity I was feeding on, and this was that I love to use different media to create art. I am not a professional I am just a person who has the desire to turn something creative (masterpiece, just kidding). I have in my head images I would like to draw, but many times it doesn't come out the way I want it to be and that's when I get disappointed. Listening to you tells me that I must continue despite my disappointments because the truth is I can't stop thinking about drawing and painting. Thank you for your insight it means a lot to me. Thank you.
I bought both of your books, they are really great. The workbook is a really useful bunch of exercises. Thanks!
God bless you for teaching us about the work of art free . I am so glad I discover your channel in all over the UA-cam. keep it up
Thank you Dunn for the tips, as always your videos really helpful.
Very helpful! Going to follow your tips because I’m stuck.
I’m binge watching your videos. Great teachings!
Thank you.
Thanks much
These are great tips. Thank you.
Your channel is sooo useful, inspiring and interesting!!! Thank you very much for your work! Now I have a kind of art-block and it's really hard for me to start drawing. Like, I'm studying, working and so on and even when I have some free time I'm just lazy. I'm also afraid of bad drawings. It seems to me that I've lost my skill. that's horrible. But when I watch your videos I really wanna to do something! thank u thank u thank u
Thank you so much for more tips, they are so helpful.
You really help me not to give up!
+Maurice Jerome glad I can help : )
Your videos are always helpful and very inspiring! Keep it up!
+Miles glad they help
Thank you, this was just the reassurance I needed to get drawing again!
When we look for excuses we will definitely find them so we should remove those excuses if we want to succeed. Great tips! Alphonso. Keep them coming.
+greg peek 👍
You are very inspiring! Thks!
Again awesome suggestions I am always so busy and I forget how calming it is to sit and draw or craft. It is the best stress reliever and a great way to shift the mind from work. Thank you :) so much !
Another well made video with some top motivational tips!
Thanks for this wonderful advice, I need that to keep me going,!❤
Great advice again, Alphonso! I copied all 14 and will be putting them into my sketchbook as a reminder!
I hope you will find them useful
Great pep talk! Wondeful art!
🙂
I loved your book, Alphonso! Thank you so much for putting everything you teach all into a book format:-) I really liked the large size of the book, the simplicity of each page not making them too cluttered enabling the reader to grasp what you are teaching. I really liked that! It will be one that I treasure for years to come:-)
+Dessa Bailey thats truly heartwarming. Thanks so much
Impressive and so inspiring. Thank you
Good advice. Just what I needed.
Alphonso thanks for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm on drawing. I can tell by reading the various commentary’s that we all share your sincerity of ♥️.That’s the quality that is contagious to sincere students who can only improve. Thank you Mr.Dunn.
thanks for presenting your knowledges
Thank you 🙏
You the best... Thanks!
Thank you so much! These tips are very insightful. I'm so glad I found your channel!
Thank you for great tips!
+SJJK very welcome
Excellent advice as always.
Love both of your voice tone and art.
Great advice all round. I already have a sketch pad in my car and all my art stuff at hand.
Good stuff, Alphonso; good stuff. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing!!! I even sent it to my kids for the inspiration!!!
+polytwobeers yayyy thats awesome
Thank you very much .
Great advice. 🙏🏼
Thanks for your motivation . It seems we all pass by this period of inactivity and moodiness. I will try to do my best because you describe exactly how one feels bad or lacks confidence when not drawing because it is an unhealthy pattern when we skip drawing for a long and then redraw., it will take a while for me personally to have this coup de crayon every time I don't draw 😮💨
Thank you so much!
Alphonso, Your teaching ability and qualities must be as close to osmosis as a person can get. Bravo Sir!
: ) Thanks so much. Glad I can help
I love your videos. They have helped me so much. You’re my favorite youtuber.
Thanks so much : )
Thank you!
Thank you for another great video!!! It is an inspiration to me!
Finally a video worth watching :)
This really helps and i'm glad i requested this. You are really amazing, your easy to understand and to listen, you actually showed me how to relax while drawing. I'm blessed that i stumble your channel so helpful and good learning tips. thank so much!
Thanks much, glad I could help : )
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUABLE ADVICE.
Very welcome
What a grt vedio .....really really grateful for u ......love from India
Love your work Alphonso, you along with other youtubers have really inspired me to start drawing and creating my own youtube channel. I am pretty bad atm but I am enjoying the process.
Thats great! Good luck
I carry my bag with my pens and nibs and ink and brushes and field watercolors set and a sketchbook every day. When I wake up I say “today I am going to draw ____”
And then I stick to it. I limit my youtube/ instagram time so that I can focus on my style and voice.
Love your sketching! It's contageous and inspirational. Keep it up!
This is on-point. I make it a point to have my 'art bag' with me at all times. It's not fancy, it's a ripped-up NPR bag. It's got a sketchpad and a little pencil case with pens, pencils, an eraser, and a sharp knife. Every day, without fail, I take my bag with me at lunch. I usually eat and listen to music or a podcast to get my head out of the workspace, and then I draw for about 40 minutes. I used to get self-conscious when people stopped to look. Now I don't care. Too busy having fun.
For a long time, I was just drawing figures and buildings, getting used to observing and drawing. Recently, I got bored and started mixing it up. I started putting different supplies in my pencil bag every week, and I set a theme for myself for the week: will I draw this week at lunch? Last week it was "hands in action", the week before that it was "imaginary animals", the week before that it was "What do I look like to a person passing by me?"
When I'm done, I take a picture of whatever it is I've drawn and I share it with my wife over text. It's really important to share the work, I think. If I don't share then it's just doodling.
I'm very lucky to work near the Art Institute of Chicago, which has a simple open sketch policy; you can sketch if you have a small pad (I use a 5.5" x 8.5"), use pencil only, and don't get in the way of the other visitors. Spending time amongst the artworks is great for inspiration; so many styles and things to learn. It has helped me see and my composition has improved a lot. If you live near an art museum, find out if you can go in and draw. There may be restrictions on which parts of the museum allow drawing and allowed media.
Your suggestion of building in that sort of adjunct 'creative time' where you write or make lists or take pictures is a huge idea! Thank you for that.
Your work has been a huge help to me. I am looking forward to the workbook!
+Nunya Fishness wow this comment was a pleasure to read. And youre right sharing your work is important as well as seeing other works
Man these tips you can use in life. Thank you so much for the knowledge!
very welcome. The pleasure is mine
This is fantastic. Thank you for this video!!!!!!
+Josephine Sanders very welcome
Great video, man! Thanks
Thanks